All Chapters of The Wrong Kind Of Love: Chapter 31 - Chapter 40

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CHAPTER 31: A Night To Breathe

YULIABy the time Adeline and I left the apartment, the sun was beginning to sink over London, painting the sky in streaks of orange and soft pink. A cool evening breeze made me zip up my jacket as we walked toward the car waiting outside. Jude greeted us with a polite nod before opening the rear door. I still wasn't completely used to having someone drive me everywhere, and judging by the amused look Adeline sent my way, neither was she.“Your chariot awaits, Mi lady,” she teased.I rolled my eyes as I climbed inside. “Don't start.”“Oh, I'm absolutely starting.”I laughed despite myself, and the drive to Bella Roma passed with easy conversation.The restaurant was already buzzing when we arrived. Warm lights hung from the ceiling, soft Italian music drifted through the room, and the scent of garlic, basil, and freshly baked bread filled the air. Jude escorted us to the entrance before quietly stepping back outside.“I'll be right here when you're ready to leave, Miss Adley.”“Thank

CHAPTER 32: Keep Her Safe

KENDRICK“You couldn't even wait for me to tell you I made it back?”Her voice was the first thing that softened the edge of my day. I hadn’t realized how tightly I’d been holding everything together until she picked up, and suddenly I wasn’t thinking about reports, logs, or the endless noise of work anymore—just her.I could hear her grin even through the phone. I let out a quiet chuckle. “Jude already told me.”Her laugh followed instantly, light and familiar. “Of course he did.”“He called five minutes ago.”“So that's why you're calling?”“Partly.”“And the other reason?”“I miss you,” I replied without hesitating.There was a small pause on her end, like she hadn’t expected me to say it that directly. Then her voice softened in a way that always got under my skin. “I miss you too.”Silence settled between us, but it wasn’t empty. It was comfortable. Familiar. The kind that didn’t need filling.“Any updates?” she asked quietly.I exhaled softly before I even answered. “Nothing ye

CHAPTER 33: An Unexpected Visit

YULIA“Why the long face? Someone stole your cat?” Adeline quipped, eyeing me over the rim of her paper coffee cup.I pouted. “No.”“Then what is it?” she probed.“Kendrick texted me yesterday that he had to catch an emergency flight this morning.” I frowned at my phone. “I've called him twice and sent a couple of messages, but he hasn't answered.”“Hmmm.” She smirked knowingly. “So you're worried.”“Of course!” I whisper-yelled, mindful of the other students scattered around the university café.Adeline laughed. “Relax… He probably hasn't landed yet, or he's still in the meeting. You know what his job is like.”“I know.” I stared at my untouched latte. “I just wish he'd let me know he got there safely.”“He will.”“I hope so.”She reached across the table and lightly nudged my arm. “He hasn't given you a reason to doubt him, has he?”“No.”“Then stop overthinking.”I sighed, peering at her. “Is it bad that I miss him this much?”Adeline burst into laughter. “Yes!”I rolled my eyes. “C

CHAPTER 34: Home Before Midnight

KENDRICKIf anyone had asked me this morning where I'd end the day, London wouldn't have been my answer.At six-thirty, I was boarding my jet for Amsterdam. The meetings had stretched longer than expected. By lunchtime, we were reviewing network architecture with their internal team. By mid-afternoon, we'd identified two critical vulnerabilities and drafted a response plan that would keep them operational until my engineers arrived later in the week.By five o'clock, the contracts were signed. By five-fifteen, I was already walking back toward the runway.Matthew had laughed when I told him I was flying straight home instead of staying the night. “You know,” he'd said, “normal CEOs would celebrate closing a deal like this.” Maybe, but normal CEOs weren't in love. I needed to see my Peaches.Now the SUV sat quietly outside Yulia's apartment building, the engine humming softly beneath us. The entrance door opened.There she was. She hurried out, looking around with that adorable express

CHAPTER 35: Hidden in Plain Sights

YULIAI woke up, feeling Kendrick’s warmth enveloping me. His arm was draped securely around my waist, his breathing slow and even against the back of my neck. At some point during the night, I'd rolled closer to him, and now I was completely tucked into his embrace.I smiled to myself. For someone who claimed he wasn't clingy, he certainly had a habit of sleeping as though I'd disappear if he let go.Carefully, I turned to face him. His dark hair was slightly messy, and without the perfectly tailored suits and CEO composure, he looked... younger, softer, and more peaceful.I brushed a strand of hair away from his forehead. His eyes opened almost immediately.“So much for pretending to sleep,” I teased.“I wasn't pretending,” he murmured, his voice still thick with sleep.It came out low and rough, like it had to travel through warmth and dreams before it reached me. The kind of voice that made my chest tighten for no logical reason, and he had woken up already halfway inside my thoug

CHAPTER 36: Unannounced

UNKNOWN POVThere they were in the broad daylight, walking across campus like they didn't have a care in the world.I stood on the second-floor balcony overlooking the courtyard, hidden behind the tinted glass of the study lounge. Students drifted past me in every direction, too busy with lectures and deadlines to notice someone standing perfectly still.That was the beauty of crowds. Nobody ever noticed anyone who wasn't looking to be seen. My fingers tightened around the phone. Yulia laughed at something the boy beside her had said. Not Kendrick, someone younger, so bookish, awkward, and safe-looking.Interesting.I watched him glance at her when she wasn't looking. It wasn't obvious. Most people would've missed it. I didn't. His shoulders relaxed whenever she smiled. His pace matched hers without him realizing it. He listened more than he spoke.The signs were always there. People just never paid attention. I raised the phone. Click. The first photograph froze them mid-conversat

CHAPTER 37: No Room For Doubt

YULIAThe moment I saw Kendrick standing outside my apartment, every thought in my head disappeared, and judging by that look on his face, something had happened.“Kendrick?” Instead of answering, he stepped inside.I moved aside automatically, watching him pull off his sunglasses and cap before running a hand through his hair. He looked tired, not physically, but mentally, like something had been sitting on his shoulders all day.He turned to face me. “You didn't call me when I told you to.” His voice wasn't loud, but it carried enough disappointment for me to hear it.“I...” I rubbed the back of my neck. “I knew Jude would've told you I'd gotten back safely.”“I know he did.” His eyes stayed on mine. “But I wanted you to call me too.”“Oh.” I winced, feeling guilty. “I'm sorry. I really am. Today was one thing after another. Classes, my assignment, then trying to catch up on my reading. By the time I remembered, I figured Jude would've already updated you.”He studied me for anothe

CHAPTER 38: The Little Things

YULIA“You’ve been smiling since last night.” Adeline narrowed her eyes at me suspiciously. “You got some dick, didn’t you?”I burst out laughing, tears gathering in my eyes. “Adeline!”“What?” She shrugged, packing her books into her bag. “I leave you alone for one evening, and suddenly you're walking around here looking like you won the lottery.”I shook my head, still laughing. “You are impossible.”“Am I wrong though?”I opened my mouth to answer, then stopped because honestly, I couldn't even deny that I had been smiling more than usual.Adeline caught it instantly. “I knew it.”“You don't know anything.”“I know everything.” She pointed at me. “That is the face of a woman who had a very good night.”I grabbed my pillow and threw it at her.She dodged easily, laughing. “Relax. I'm happy for you.”I smiled and sat on the edge of my bed. “You’re ridiculous.”“But I’m also right.”I tried to look annoyed, but the smile on my face betrayed me. The truth was, after everything that ha

CHAPTER 39: The Comeback

KENDRICKSaturday nights had a way of reminding me why I used to love street racing. It wasn't just the speed. For me, it was the noise, the energy, and the way everyone around you became alive the moment those engines started. Also, the smell of fuel, the lights reflecting off the cars, and the crowd gathering around the track waiting for the first sound of tires against the road. It felt familiar. Now, with Yulia beside me, it felt even better. Her hand was wrapped around my arm as we stood near the track, her excitement obvious as she watched the crowd ahead. “You're smiling,” I whispered, kissing her temple.She looked up at me innocently. “Yeah… I'm enjoying myself.”I glanced down at her, smirking. “I see that. That’s the advantage of loving me.”She tilted her head, looking bewildered. “Excuse me?!”I burst out laughing at her facial expression. A few feet away, Sophie was practically bouncing beside Damon as he prepared for the race, and judging by the way she was cheering

CHAPTER 40: A Night Worth Remembering

YULIAWe had arrived at Kendrick's house, yet the excitement from the race was still buzzing beneath my skin.I couldn't remember the last time I'd laughed that much. Between Damon's teasing, Adeline's commentary, and Kendrick proving me wrong on the track, the night had turned out even better than I'd imagined.I slipped off my shoes the moment we entered his bedroom, stretching my tired legs.“I had so much fun today,” I admitted, turning to look at him. Kendrick loosened the sleeves of his shirt before meeting my eyes. “I wasn't expecting you to actually race,” I added.He chuckled as he walked toward me. “Neither was I. I couldn’t turn down a challenge.”“You were…” I searched for the right word before laughing. “Spectacular.”One dark eyebrow lifted. “Just spectacular?”I grinned. “And… looking hot.”He laughed, the sound low and warm, before closing the distance between us. His hands settled naturally on my waist, pulling me closer until there wasn't much space left between us.

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