He denied his son. He betrayed the woman who trusted him. Now, he’s back—and nothing is simple anymore. Five intense days were all it took to change everything. Jasmine Journee gave Leonardo Baldi her heart—and ended up with a lifetime reminder of the man who walked away. He knew about their child. He looked her in the eye and still chose to turn his back. Now, years later, he’s returned full of regret, promises, and eyes that still make her burn. Leonardo has made plenty of mistakes, but none haunt him like denying his son. He’s ready to take responsibility, to show up—for real this time. For Jasmine. For the boy he refused to claim. But proving he’s not just there for the heat they still can’t resist means digging deep... and healing the damage he caused. Jasmine has never stopped protecting her son—and letting his father into their world might be the riskiest move of all. Especially when she’s now the one with secrets. Especially when her heart still remembers the man who broke it. Surrounded by the chaos of a newly discovered family and a connection that refuses to fade, they’ll have to figure out if redemption is enough... or if some wounds cut too deep. Can a man who once walked away finally become the one who stays? Publisher's For the best reading experience, it is highly recommended that you read Left before diving into this book. Part 1 is the first half of Leonardo and Jasmine’s emotional journey and is not a standalone. Their story will conclude in Part 2.