All Chapters of MY BODYGUARD, MY LOVER : Chapter 71 - Chapter 80

Emily stood outside Tyler's apartment, staring at the closed door in stunned silence. The look in his eyes, the hurt, the betrayal—lingered painfully in her mind. She had known they’d face challenges, but she hadn’t imagined Ava would strike so personally, so ruthlessly. The thought that someone could manipulate her relationship so easily made her feel vulnerable, exposed.She took a shaky breath, turning and walking slowly down the corridor. Each step felt heavier than the last as she tried to piece together her next move. It was clear Ava was deliberately sowing distrust between her and Tyler, using every opportunity to undermine their relationship. Emily knew she couldn’t let Ava’s lies destroy everything she and Tyler had built.As she reached her car, she leaned against it, closing her eyes and gathering her thoughts. Her mind flashed to Blake’s last visit. She had been polite, catching up as old friends might, but it had been nothing more than that. She’d told him she was with s

That evening, after reconnecting with Tyler, Emily tried to unwind, letting the day’s tension melt away. She turned on some music, hoping the melodies would drown out her lingering worries about Ava. Yet, despite her best efforts, the uneasy feeling wouldn’t shake. Ava’s schemes were persistent, and Emily knew better than to think Ava would give up so easily.Emily’s phone chimed, interrupting her thoughts. It was a message from Gracie:Gracie: I just saw something you need to know.Heart pounding, Emily quickly typed back, What’s going on?Gracie responded almost immediately: Ava’s latest stunt. She’s spreading rumors about you and Blake, claiming you’re “keeping secrets from Tyler.”The message made Emily’s stomach drop. She’d already gone through enough trying to clear things up with Tyler; another round of accusations could set everything back.Emily took a deep breath and thought about what Gracie had suggested earlier: facing Ava with strength rather than frustration. The more s

Later that evening, Emily sat alone in her living room, trying to clear her mind. She glanced at her phone, hoping Tyler would call or text, but the screen remained dark. The tension between them had only grown since Ava’s interference, and now, with the new rumors swirling around, it seemed the rift was widening by the day.She sighed, her fingers instinctively scrolling through her messages until she landed on one from Tyler, sent days ago. They used to be so close, so open with each other. But lately, it felt like an invisible wall had risen between them. As much as she wanted to call him and clear the air, she was hesitant. He had been distant lately, and she feared that anything she said might push him further away.Lost in thought, she didn’t hear her doorbell ring at first. It was only after a few seconds that she registered the sound and got up to answer it.To her surprise, Blake stood on her doorstep, hands shoved into his coat pockets. His usually confident expression softe

The days that followed were some of the longest and loneliest Emily had ever endured. She replayed her last conversation with Tyler over and over in her mind, searching for something she might have done differently, something that could make him see the truth. But every attempt she made to reach out to him ended with silence. Her calls went unanswered, her texts left on read, a wall of distance now separating them that hadn’t been there before.For Tyler, the frustration was overwhelming. Despite his anger, he couldn’t ignore how much he missed her. But every time he thought of picking up the phone, Ava’s video flashed in his mind—a constant reminder of the suspicion now poisoning his feelings. He wanted to trust Emily, to believe her explanation, but a part of him couldn’t shake the idea that she’d kept secrets from him. And if she could hide one thing, what else might she be hiding?He threw himself into his work, spending longer hours at the office, trying to escape his thoughts. C

After Blake’s visit, Emily spent the next few days in a haze, replaying their conversation over and over in her mind. She couldn’t shake the warmth he’d shown her or the hint of something deeper in his words. Her emotions were tangled in a confusing mess. On one hand, she felt conflicted by the undeniable tension between them; on the other, guilt gnawed at her whenever she thought of Tyler, who remained distant and aloof, as if punishing her for a crime she hadn’t committed.As the days passed, Tyler’s absence grew heavier, and Emily found herself becoming increasingly frustrated. She had called him several times, each attempt met with short, dismissive responses or unanswered calls. It felt as though a wall had been erected between them—one that neither of them seemed willing to tear down. The weight of Tyler's silence pressed on her, and though she tried to push through it, her patience was wearing thin.One evening, Emily decided that she couldn’t go on like this. She needed clarit