Chapter 273: Back in the Game
Matthew slapped the ID card into Irene's palm. "Hot off the press." His eyes crinkled at the corners.
Irene looped the lanyard around her neck without a glance at the photo. "That was quick. Thanks for speeding things up."
"I have my moments," he replied with a half-smile. "The team's been eager t...
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Chapters
1. Chapter 1: Unexpected Pregnancy
2. Chapter 2: Pieces Moving Into Place
3. Chapter 3: Just Make It Look Good
4. Chapter 4: Finding Mom a Husband
5. Chapter 5: I'm Calling Security
6. Chapter 6: What Kind of Job
7. Chapter 7: Playing Hard to Get
8. Chapter 8: She's Got Me In Her Corner
9. Chapter 9: Why Are We Hiding?
10. Chapter 10: Don't Reject Me, Daddy
11. Chapter 11: Calculated Moves
12. Chapter 12: You're Crossing A Line
13. Chapter 13: Your move, Dad
14. Chapter 14: A Matter of Persistence
15. Chapter 15: Soon to Be Neighbors
16. Chapter 16: The More the Merrier
17. Chapter 17: An Unexpected Invitation
18. Chapter 18: A Gift for Daddy
19. Chapter 19: The Anonymous Buyer
20. Chapter 20: The First Touch
21. Chapter 21: A Lucky Star After All
22. Chapter 22: Blowing Away the Pain
23. Chapter 23: Long-Term Treatment
24. Chapter 24: A Chance Encounter
25. Chapter 25: Is That a Hint of Disdain I Detect?
26. Chapter 26: Daddy Really Gets Us
27. Chapter 27: An Unexpected Touch
28. Chapter 28: The Call She Shouldn't Have Answered
29. Chapter 29: Not Letting Irene Win
30. Chapter 30: False Sincerity
31. Chapter 31: What's Not Yours
32. Chapter 32: Connecting the Dots
33. Chapter 33: Cutting Ties
34. Chapter 34: Just Another Business Deal
35. Chapter 35: Second Accidental Touch
36. Chapter 36: No One Hurts Him
37. Chapter 37: I'll Kill You
38. Chapter 38: Little Lions Protecting Their Mother
39. Chapter 39: You Have No Right
40. Chapter 40: Looking for the Real Sterling
41. Chapter 41: No One By Her Side
42. Chapter 42: Real Family
43. Chapter 43: The Calm Before
44. Chapter 44: When Had He Grown So Tall?
45. Chapter 45: Find Yourself Another Doctor
46. Chapter 46: The Only One Who Can Control Him
47. Chapter 47: Six More Months Confined to This Chair
48. Chapter 48: The One Who Actually Gives a Damn
49. Chapter 49: What's Rightfully Yours
50. Chapter 50: The Old Trick
51. Chapter 51: The CEO Has a Fiancée?
52. Chapter 52: The Little Angels' Movie Plan
53. Chapter 53: A Peaceful Evening
54. Chapter 54: The Morning After
55. Chapter 55: The Early Bird
56. Chapter 56: Daddy's So Amazing
57. Chapter 57: The Little Hacker's Plan
58. Chapter 58: Can We Stay Tonight?
59. Chapter 59: Uncle Adam Can Help
60. Chapter 60: Can We Sleep with Uncle Adam?
61. Chapter 61: Good Night Kisses
62. Chapter 62: A Night with Daddy
63. Chapter 63: Don't Tell Mom
64. Chapter 64: DNA Truth
65. Chapter 65: Weekend Plans
66. Chapter 66: Can You Take a Hit?
67. Chapter 67: You Deserve an Oscar!
68. Chapter 68: The Unflappable Dr. Sterling
69. Chapter 69: Just Like Family
70. Chapter 70: Dress to Kill
71. Chapter 71: His Sweet Side
72. Chapter 72: Inherited Intelligence
73. Chapter 73: Doctors Know Best
74. Chapter 74: Dr. Joy
75. Chapter 75: Wait Outside
76. Chapter 76: Suspicions
77. Chapter 77: The White Elephant
78. Chapter 78: Fishing for Daddy's Attention
79. Chapter 79: Peaceful
80. Chapter 80: Tense
81. Chapter 81: Exhausted
82. Chapter 82: After Exhaustion
83. Chapter 83: So Close
84. Chapter 84: Not For The Soap Opera
85. Chapter 85: A Racer's Gamble
86. Chapter 86: I'll Make Up My Own Mind
87. Chapter 87: I Only Have One Sister
88. Chapter 88: Just Like An Old Couple
89. Chapter 89: What Thomas Was Really Thinking
90. Chapter 90: Someone Is Waiting
91. Chapter 91: The Best Drawing I've Ever Seen
92. Chapter 92: The Handkerchief Moment
93. Chapter 93: First Impressions
94. Chapter 94: They're Sleeping Together
95. Chapter 95: Not Giving Up
96. Chapter 96: Can't Mess With the Sterling Family
97. Chapter 97: Run Away or Pay Up?
98. Chapter 98: Responsible for Dishes
99. Chapter 99: More Likely to Blow Up in Her Face
100. Chapter 100: Went from Dead Last to Champion
101. Chapter 101: Strategic Retreat
102. Chapter 102: Waste of Good Food
103. Chapter 103: Double Jealousy
104. Chapter 104: Caught in the Act
105. Chapter 105: Raiding Collections
106. Chapter 106: We'll Beat Your Scores Someday
107. Chapter 107: New Car
108. Chapter 108: The Drawing's Main Character
109. Chapter 109: Tired of Mom
110. Chapter 110: Overdosed and Outraged
111. Chapter 111: Hero to the Rescue
112. Chapter 112: Such Nerve
113. Chapter 113: Not Even Close to Uncle Adam
114. Chapter 114: Unexpected Olive Branch
115. Chapter 115: Three Little Words, One Giant Leap
116. Chapter 116: Why Wasn't I Invited to the Wedding
117. Chapter 117: The Bombshell
118. Chapter 118: Drowning in Family Debts
119. Chapter 119: Information Bombardment
120. Chapter 120: Hospital Hallway Trap
121. Chapter 121: Digital Witness
122. Chapter 122: Not Some Sacrificial Lamb
123. Chapter 123: Don't Say I Can't Find a Girlfriend
124. Chapter 124: What Kind of Hot Springs Is This
125. Chapter 125: The 26th Time's the Charm
126. Chapter 126: Wanna Be Part of the Scene
127. Chapter 127: Treating Her Like a Rival
128. Chapter 128: He Burned Her
129. Chapter 129: Uncle Adam Is Mom's. Period
130. Chapter 130: The Last Straw
131. Chapter 131: I'm In
132. Chapter 132: The Police Can Get Him
133. Chapter 133: If You Won't Fight for Him, I Will
134. Chapter 134: Funny Timing
135. Chapter 135: This Isn't a Game
136. Chapter 136: They're Armor
137. Chapter 137: They Said No
138. Chapter 138: No Way He Came Out Just to Have Dinner With Me
139. Chapter 139: His Lifeline in a Storm
140. Chapter 140: Can't Exactly Leave Her Alone
141. Chapter 141: We Are Not
142. Chapter 142: A Declaration of War
143. Chapter 143: Not Even Blood
144. Chapter 144: I Really Miss Dad!
145. Chapter 145: Checkmate at Dinner
146. Chapter 146: Rain Keeps Falling
147. Chapter 147: The Role Reversal
148. Chapter 148: The Doctor Effect
149. Chapter 149: Shields Up When Storms Hit
150. Chapter 150: Outside Looking In
151. Chapter 151: Checkmate in Three Moves
152. Chapter 152: A New Doctor from the Past
153. Chapter 153: CEO's Burning Exposure
154. Chapter 154: Fever, Feathers, and Feelings
155. Chapter 155: Sharks In The Doorway
156. Chapter 156: Lines in the Sand
157. Chapter 157: Scalpels and Stamina
158. Chapter 158: Slumber and Sacrifice
159. Chapter 159: Fury Recruits Another Ally
160. Chapter 160: Roses Can't Fix Everything
161. Chapter 161: Human Buffer
162. Chapter 162: Accidental Wounds, Calculated Strikes
163. Chapter 163: Exposed Secrets
164. Chapter 164: Walls of Paper
165. Chapter 165: Wright Medical vs. Irene Sterling
166. Chapter 166: Half-Billion-Dollar Scissors
167. Chapter 167: Walls Come Tumbling
168. Chapter 168: Champagne Shadows
169. Chapter 169: Backfired Trap
170. Chapter 170: Wine's Daring Truth
171. Chapter 171: Billion-Dollar Fan
172. Chapter 172: Memory's Morning After
173. Chapter 173: Hidden Past, Looming Crisis
174. Chapter 174: What Could Possibly Go Wrong?
175. Chapter 175: Invisible Handshake
176. Chapter 176: Cold Ward, Warm Evening
177. Chapter 177: Wheels of Mistaken Identity
178. Chapter 178: Secrets After Sunset
179. Chapter 179: Seventy Percent Heartache
180. Chapter 180: Would You Join Me?
181. Chapter 181: Sober Drunk
182. Chapter 182: He Knows？
183. Chapter 183: She Knows!
184. Chapter 184: Not My First Rodeo
185. Chapter 185: The Seventh Shadow
186. Chapter 186: Hunting the Hunter
187. Chapter 187: Paper Tiger Burns
188. Chapter 188: Press Play for Payback
189. Chapter 189: Checkmate
190. Chapter 190: Midnight Invitation
191. Chapter 191: One More Day Won't Hurt
192. Chapter 192: Clean Slate
193. Chapter 193: Handcuffs and Heartbeats
194. Chapter 194: First Steps Toward You
195. Chapter 195: Silent Prescription
196. Chapter 196: Skeletons at Dinner
197. Chapter 197: Brave Until Treatment
198. Chapter 198: Beyond Patient Zero
199. Chapter 199: Bleeding From Within
200. Chapter 200: When Will It Be Our Turn?
201. Chapter 201: When Did His Look Change?
202. Chapter 202: Midnight Messages
203. Chapter 203: His Secret Battle Lines
204. Chapter 204: Her Nose Never Lies
205. Chapter 205: I Need You
206. Chapter 206: The Last Debt
207. Chapter 207: The Third Wheel Uncle
208. Chapter 208: Tied By Invisible Strings
209. Chapter 209: Don't Be Ridiculous
210. Chapter 210: Sweet Revenge and Cookies
211. Chapter 211: No Enough Money to Save Him
212. Chapter 212: Choose Your Battles
213. Chapter 213: His Choice, Her Battle
214. Chapter 214: I Only Need You
215. Chapter 215: Moved On To The Next Model Already
216. Chapter 216: Battle For Her Attention
217. Chapter 217: Her Heart In His Eyes
218. Chapter 218: When He Caught Her Falling
219. Chapter 219: When She Pouted
220. Chapter 220: The Wrong Doctor
221. Chapter 221: The Fall She Couldn't Stop
222. Chapter 222: Promises in Handcuffs
223. Chapter 223: His Eyes Said Otherwise
224. Chapter 224: The Devil's in the Details
225. Chapter 225: When She Finally Snapped
226. Chapter 226: She Let Him Teach Her
227. Chapter 227: Whipped Into Shape
228. Chapter 228: I'm Dying Here!
229. Chapter 229: His Shoulder, Her Sanctuary
230. Chapter 230: Cut Your Losses
231. Chapter 231: Taken
232. Chapter 232: The Moment He Stood for Her
233. Chapter 233: Even He Gets Scared
234. Chapter 234: Morning Confessions
235. Chapter 235: Not Even Trying to Hide It
236. Chapter 236: Heart Decided
237. Chapter 237: When Little Eyes Notice
238. Chapter 238: Standing Up For Family
239. Chapter 239: When He Makes Them Feel Safe
240. Chapter 240: How Did He Get All the Hero Moments?
241. Chapter 241: When He Gets Aroused
242. Chapter 242: Hot Dreams, Cold Reality
243. Chapter 243: Islands and Secret Plans
244. Chapter 244: When She Allows Herself to Imagine
245. Chapter 245: The Hero Moment
246. Chapter 246: Starlight Confessions
247. Chapter 247: A Face Like That Comes in Handy
248. Chapter 248: Fast Deal Adam
249. Chapter 249: Between Busy Moments
250. Chapter 250: Kitchen Conspiracy
251. Chapter 251: Checkmate, My Heart
252. Chapter 252: 30s Is Not Enough
253. Chapter 253: Too Late To Turn Back
254. Chapter 254: Before Someone Else Entered the Picture
255. Chapter 255: Willing to Lose
256. Chapter 256: Busy Preparations
257. Chapter 257: The Last Guest
258. Chapter 258: When Birthday Candles Burn Both Ends
259. Chapter 259: When Candles Keep Burning
260. Chapter 260: Irene, Give Me a Minute
261. Chapter 261: Mapping His Road to Power
262. Chapter 262: Dolphins Dancing on Forgotten Promises
263. Chapter 263: Wolves Behind Smiles
264. Chapter 264: Birds, Legs, and Hearts
265. Chapter 265: Threat
266. Chapter 266: Hostages Without Chains
267. Chapter 267: Deals After Dark
268. Chapter 268: Hawks and Handshakes
269. Chapter 269: Wolves in the Shadows
270. Chapter 270: Blessings
271. Chapter 271: Lockscreens
272. Chapter 272: Your Corner
273. Chapter 273: Back in the Game
274. Chapter 274: Queen of the Lab
275. Chapter 275: Celebrations and Bonuses
276. Chapter 276: Rumors and Truth
277. Chapter 277: The Calm Her Name Brings
278. Chapter 278: Personal Doctor
279. Chapter 279: Checkmate, Uncle
280. Chapter 280: Wheelchair Privileges
281. Chapter 281: Whoever Marries You
282. Chapter 282: Moves Made in Advance
283. Chapter 283: Don't Forget to Bring a Pen
284. Chapter 284: In Your Arms Again
285. Chapter 285: Can't-Eat-Can't-Sleep Love
286. Chapter 286: Two Necklaces
287. Chapter 287: Family Approval
288. Chapter 288: Did You Think This Was Over?
289. Chapter 289: Nobody Hurts You
290. Chapter 290: She Is Connected
291. Chapter 291: Electric Moments by the Fountain
292. Chapter 292: When Matchmakers Get Matched
293. Chapter 293: Her Little Helper
294. Chapter 294: Wonder Boy Strikes
295. Chapter 295: Double Resignation
296. Chapter 296: New Project
297. Chapter 297: I Like You
298. Chapter 298: Blocking Her Future
299. Chapter 299: Unnatural Deaths
300. Chapter 300: When Neuron Meets Heart
301. Chapter 301: Taking the First Step
302. Chapter 302: No Chance Left
303. Chapter 303: You're Nothing Compared to Her
304. Chapter 304: Fall from Grace
305. Chapter 305: Ice Queen Meets Wheelchair Prince
306. Chapter 306: Have You Been Sneaking Romance Novels?
307. Chapter 307: Known To Kick in My Sleep
308. Chapter 308: The Question He Finally Asked
309. Chapter 309: Branded Into My Mind
310. Chapter 310: Three Mothers
311. Chapter 311: No Price Tag
312. Chapter 312: Operation: Tell Daddy Everything
313. Chapter 313: Super Duper Important
314. Chapter 314: So This Is Fatherhood
315. Chapter 315: Can't Even See The Screen
316. Chapter 316: Family Fun Day
317. Chapter 317: If Not Me, Then Who?
318. Chapter 318: For Adam, For Irene
319. Chapter 319: A Day Late and a Dollar Short?
320. Chapter 320: The Joke Is Too Much
321. Chapter 321: Their First Meeting
322. Chapter 322: Risking Life and Limb
323. Chapter 323: What's The Emergency?
324. Chapter 324: He Finished For Her
325. Chapter 325: Wrist Candy from Grandma & Grandpa
326. Chapter 326: When Truth Calls
327. Chapter 327: Casual Clothes
328. Chapter 328: I MADE IT HAPPEN!
329. Chapter 329: Forget Adam Haven
330. Chapter 330: Logic And Heart
331. Chapter 331: One Kid, One Grown-Up
332. Chapter 332: Little Peacemakers
333. Chapter 333: Dear Family
334. Chapter 334: What She Wrote
335. Chapter 335: Searching
336. Chapter 336: Calling
337. Chapter 337: Teaching
338. Chapter 338: Inviting
339. Chapter 339: Betting
340. Chapter 340: Returning
341. Chapter 341: Passing
342. Chapter 342: The SCHEME!
343. Chapter 343: Cat Out of the Bag
344. Chapter 344: Everyone Plays Their Part
345. Chapter 345: "H"
346. Chapter 346: Phase Two
347. Chapter 347: Get Ambushed with Another Scheme?
348. Chapter 348: Never Just About Us Two
349. Chapter 349: The Wedding (Part one)
350. Chapter 350: The Wedding (Part Two)
351. Chapter 351: The END
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