"In the quaint town of Ritcheton Falls, Northern California, Maddie Ried's life is turned upside down. The feisty single mom and coffee shop owner discovers her ex-husband's shocking betrayal and that their child was swapped at birth. Desperate to reunite with her biological son, Maddie's five-month search ends in a stunning revelation - billionaire CEO Theon Kennel is the father, and his son Thomas is her true child. Driven by love and determination, Maddie proposes a contract marriage to Theon, navigating the complexities of family, loyalty, and trust. As they confront their complicated pasts and growing attraction, will their arrangement blossom into true love, or will the secrets and lies that brought them together tear them apart?"
View MoreChapter Four(5 months later)“What is this? What’s going on, Maddie?” an angry customer snapped, holding up the cup of coffee I had just served. I blinked, realizing too late that I’d delivered the wrong order again. My cheeks burned with embarrassment. “I’m so sorry,” I stammered, reaching to take the cup back. “I’ll fix this right away.” The customer muttered something under his breath, but I didn’t hear it. My thoughts were elsewhere, consumed by the worry gnawing at my mind. I glanced at the clock on the wall for the hundredth time that evening. My son, Joey, should have been home from school by now. The school bus was usually late, but today it was too late, and the uncertainty was driving me to the edge. Though my heart ached with the constant search for my biological child, lost to me years ago thanks to my ex-husband's betrayal, I never allowed myself to see Joey as anything other than mine. From the moment I’d held him in my arms, he became my world. Whether or not w
Chapter 3I arrived at the dimly lit restaurant with my lawyer by my side. Despite her assurances, I couldn’t shake the unease twisting in my gut. Henry sat at a secluded corner table, his suit impeccable, his demeanor smug as ever. He rose as we approached, a fake charm plastered across his face. “Maddie,” he said smoothly, gesturing for me to sit. “Glad you could make it.” I sat down, my lawyer taking the seat beside me. Her presence was supposed to be a comfort, but tonight, it felt oddly distant. “Get to the point, Henry,” I said coldly, crossing my arms. “You said you had something to discuss.” His smirk widened as he leaned back, spreading his arms casually. “Straight to business, I see. Fine. Let’s talk about the company.” My brows furrowed. “What about it?” “I want it,” he said simply, as if stating a fact. I blinked, incredulous. “You want it?” I repeated, “Henry, you have nothing to do with my company. It was my hard work, my sweat, blood and tears that built i
Chapter Two“How can this be possible?” he muttered under his breath, but it was loud enough for the courtroom to hear. I froze, the sound of my heart thumping resounding in my ears. “What?” I whispered, leaning forward. Henry sat up straighter, his smug smile fading away. “What’s going on?” He glanced at the bailiff, then back at the document, his shock evident. He adjusted his glasses, rereading the page as if to confirm what he was seeing. “Your Honor?” my lawyer prompted cautiously, her voice tinged with unease. The judge cleared his throat, his tone laced with disbelief. “According to the results of the second DNA test…” He paused, looking directly at me. “Maddie, you are not…the biological mother of the child either.” The courtroom fell silent as his words hung in the air. My pulse quickened at his words, echoing in the courtroom as gasps erupted around me. My vision blurred, and my breath caught in my throat. “W-what did you just say?” I stammered, my voice break
PrologueThe labor room was a blur of beeping machines and sterile smells. The pain rushed through her filling every part of her body. Maddie's world had narrowed to a single, overwhelming sensation: the urge to push."Come on, Maddie, one more push!" the nurse urged her in a gentle but firm voice of encouragement.Her body was on fire, her muscles screaming in protest as she bore down. She felt like she was being torn apart, her very fabric unraveling with each contraction.Her husband, Henry, held her hand, his eyes locked on hers. “You're doing great, Maddie. Just one more push.”She took a deep breath, the air burning her lungs. She felt the pressure building, the baby's head crowning."Now, Maddie! Push!" the doctor commanded.With a primal scream, she pushed with every ounce of strength she possessed. The room erupted into a cacophony of beeps and cheers as the baby slid into the world.Maddie felt a rush of relief, followed by a wave of exhaustion. She gazed up at Henry, her ey
PrologueThe labor room was a blur of beeping machines and sterile smells. The pain rushed through her filling every part of her body. Maddie's world had narrowed to a single, overwhelming sensation: the urge to push."Come on, Maddie, one more push!" the nurse urged her in a gentle but firm voice of encouragement.Her body was on fire, her muscles screaming in protest as she bore down. She felt like she was being torn apart, her very fabric unraveling with each contraction.Her husband, Henry, held her hand, his eyes locked on hers. “You're doing great, Maddie. Just one more push.”She took a deep breath, the air burning her lungs. She felt the pressure building, the baby's head crowning."Now, Maddie! Push!" the doctor commanded.With a primal scream, she pushed with every ounce of strength she possessed. The room erupted into a cacophony of beeps and cheers as the baby slid into the world.Maddie felt a rush of relief, followed by a wave of exhaustion. She gazed up at Henry, her ey...
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