Dove Sterling, a twenty-two-year-old CEO of one of the country's biggest beauty companies, is also the devoted mother of an adorable three-year-old boy.

Four years ago, under the influence of a drug slipped to her by a so-called "friend," she unknowingly spent the night with a complete stranger—someone she couldn’t even remember afterward.

Determined to move on, Dove’s world comes crashing down when she discovers she’s pregnant.

As if that weren’t enough, she’s constantly surrounded by people waiting to see her fall. But Dove? She refuses to give them that satisfaction. She rises, stronger each time.

Dante Lancaster, the owner of the world’s largest security firm and heir to one of the richest families, has never forgotten the mysterious woman from that unforgettable night. Her face is etched into his memory. His obsession with finding her only deepens when he discovers she is none other than the granddaughter of the man who once saved his life—a man Dante deeply respects.

And then he learns the impossible—she's pregnant with his child.

From that moment on, Dante vows to make her his. But life has its own plans. Dove disappears abroad, giving birth to their son while Dante battles his own demons, never taking his eyes off her from afar.

Three years later, fate intervenes.

Now responsible for Dove and her son's protection, Dante sees this as his second chance. But winning her heart—and dealing with a little boy fiercely protective of his mother—proves more difficult than he imagined.

Dante’s biggest obstacle? His own son giving him constant headaches!


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Gavi bade his goodbye joyfully to his mom and Dante, before walking inside the school gate. 


The two adults in the car looked at their son lovingly as he disappeared from their sight slowly. And before they could do anything else after that, both of their phone buzzed simultaneously. 


They took out their phones, to check on the messages. 


Lisa had messaged Dove for the thousandth time, so that she doesn't forget about their dinner  together today. And she sent the address, where they will be meeting in the evening. 


While, Dante recieved an important message from Calix about work. 


Both of them replied to their respective messages. Then Dante asked if they should go, and Dove gave a small nod in affirmation. 


The next couple hours, none of them.ralled much. It was mostly like the day before, where no one could tell if anything was wrong, but the atmosphere between them was definitely tense, and they both knew it but did not know what to say or do. 


Chapter 186 - WHAT SHE WAS RUNNING FROM