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His Last Chance at Love – Synopsis

Billionaire Dominic Hayes has everything—wealth, power, and influence. But when he receives a devastating diagnosis, his carefully controlled world crumbles. With limited time left, there’s only one thing he truly regrets: walking away from the only woman he ever loved, Camille Rivers.

A decade ago, Dominic chose ambition over love, leaving Camille behind in their small coastal town. Now, desperate for closure, he tracks her down, only to find that she’s been keeping a secret—her ten-year-old son, Liam, who has Dominic’s piercing blue eyes and sharp wit.

Camille never planned to tell Dominic about their child. She built a quiet life, shielding Liam from the pain of a father who never looked back. But when Dominic reappears, determined to make amends, she’s forced to confront the past she never truly moved on from.

As Dominic fights for a place in their lives, he realizes he has more to lose than ever before. But will Camille let him back into her heart, knowing he might not have a future to offer? And when Dominic discovers a second chance he never expected, will love be enough to rewrite their fate?

His Last Chance at Love

The scent of freshly ground coffee and warm pastries filled The Blue Harbor Café, wrapping around Camille Rivers like a familiar embrace. She moved behind the counter with practiced ease, pouring a latte for one of her regulars while her best friend, Isabel Monroe, leaned against the counter, watching her with a knowing smirk.

"You're fidgeting," Isabel observed, taking a sip of her own coffee.

Camille arched a brow. "I own a café. I'm working."

Isabel gave her a look. "You're distracted. Let me guess—Liam's been asking about his father again?"

It had started a few months ago, subtle at first. Liam would watch fathers playing with their kids at the park, his eyes filled with something Camille hated seeing—longing. Then came the innocent questions. Did my dad have the same curly hair as me? Did he like reading too? Where is he now?

Each time, Camille had given carefully measured answers. But Liam was smart. Too smart. And lately, her deflections weren't enough.

"What did you tell him?" Isabel asked.

"The same thing I always do." Camille set the latte on the counter and wiped her hands on a dish towel. "That his father isn't around."

"What else am I supposed to say?" Camille snapped, then immediately softened. "I can't tell him the truth. Not yet."

She had spent years keeping the past buried, convincing herself it was for the best. But lately, the past didn't feel so far away. It pressed against the edges of her carefully built life, threatening to break through.

Before Isabel could respond, the bell above the door jingled.

Liam burst into the café, his curls slightly damp from the ocean breeze, his backpack slung over one shoulder. He grinned at her, oblivious to the storm inside her chest.

"There's a chess tournament coming up at school," he said excitedly. "Coach says I should enter!"

A genuine smile tugged at Camille's lips. Liam had fallen in love with chess two years ago, and he was good.

"That's amazing, sweetheart." She ruffled his hair.

"I need to practice, though," Liam continued. "Coach says I should play against someone who's really good." He paused. "Do you think—"

He hesitated, and Camille's heart clenched. She knew what he was about to ask.

But before he could finish, Isabel clapped her hands together. "You know, I have a friend who plays. Maybe he could help."

Camille shot Isabel a look, but her friend just smiled innocently.

"Maybe," Camille said, glancing at the clock. "But right now, homework first."

Liam groaned but obeyed, settling into a booth with his books.

As Camille turned back to Isabel, her friend leaned in. "You can't hide the truth forever."

But she wasn't ready for what would happen when the truth finally came out.

Chapter Three: Camille’s Quiet Life