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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

Camille barely slept that night. The storm had passed, but inside her, another one still raged. Every time she closed her eyes, she felt Dominic's lips on hers, the warmth of his hands, the quiet desperation in his touch.

By morning, she had convinced herself that last night was a mistake. A moment of weakness.

Yet when she stepped into the café at dawn, her breath hitched at the sight of him sitting at his usual table near the window, sipping coffee as if nothing had changed.

She squared her shoulders, steeling herself, and walked over. "We need to talk."

Dominic set his cup down and met her gaze. "I was hoping we would."

She folded her arms, keeping her voice steady. "Last night was a mistake."

His jaw tightened. "You don't believe that."

"I do." She forced the words out, ignoring the sharp ache in her chest. "And I need you to stay away from me."

Dominic leaned back in his chair, studying her. "You want me to walk away? After everything?"

Camille clenched her fists. "You did it once. You can do it again."

A muscle ticked in his jaw. "You think I want to leave?" His voice was low, rough. "I'm not that man anymore, Camille. I'm not running."

She swallowed hard. "Maybe I don't believe that."

His eyes darkened, pain flickering across his face. "What are you so afraid of?"

She hesitated, then exhaled sharply. "Liam."

"I can't let him get attached to you," she continued, voice tight. "I won't let you hurt him the way you hurt me."

His expression softened. "I'd never hurt him."

"You say that now." Her throat burned. "But what happens when things get hard? When life pulls you back to the world you came from?"

Dominic pushed his chair back and stood, towering over her. "I'm not going anywhere."

She shook her head. "I can't risk it."

Silence stretched between them, thick with unspoken words.

Finally, Dominic exhaled slowly. "I get it." His voice was quieter now, but no less intense. "You don't trust me yet. But I'm not giving up."

"I'm staying in Haven Cove," he said, stepping closer. "And I'm going to prove to you, and to Liam, that I'm not the man who left."

Camille's breath caught, but she forced herself to hold his gaze.

"Do what you want," she said, turning away. "But it won't change anything."

She walked to the kitchen, not daring to look back.

Because if she did, she knew she'd see the truth in his eyes.

And that scared her more than anything.

Chapter Sixteen : Pushing Him Away