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The Past Within

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Time 1h 5m

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⚠️TW: THROUGHOUT THIS BOOK IT MENTIONS INFERTILITY, THE USE OF DRUGS ANS ALCOHOL, ABUSE, MENTAL HEALTH AND DEATH⚠️

After losing her parents at the age of eight, Tamara Collins' life is turned upside down. Shuffled through the foster care system, she faces years of instability and pain. That is, until she meets Lucy Chen and Tim Bradford, a married couple whose love for each other is unwavering. Drawn to their warmth and strength, Tamara is adopted into their family, and for the first time in years, she feels like she belongs.

Tim and Lucy are devoted not only to each other but to Tamara, pouring their hearts into giving her the stable, loving home she never had. But as Tamara hits her teenage years, the scars of her past start to surface. By the age of sixteen, she begins abusing drugs and alcohol, battling her inner turmoil in secret. As her self-destructive behavior spirals, it begins to tear at the fabric of the family.

For Tim, Tamara's struggles unearth painful memories of his own past, pushing him to a breaking point. Though his love for Lucy remains strong, the trauma makes it hard for him to connect with Tamara. Lucy stands by his side, supportive as ever, but the emotional weight threatens to overwhelm even their seemingly unshakable marriage.

When Tim withdraws to protect himself, Tamara feels abandoned, and in a desperate act of rebellion, she pushes her family away. But their love is not so easily broken. With Lucy's unwavering support, Tim finds the courage to confront his past and realizes that leaving is not the answer. In a moment of shocking clarity, Tim returns, ready to rebuild their fractured family.

Together, the Chen-Bradford family must face the painful truths they've been avoiding, but through love, forgiveness, and resilience, they find that even through the fire, their bond is stronger than ever.All Rights Reserved

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Beneath the Bruises- Chenford by redlittleduck

Lucy's life looks perfect from the outside, but behind closed doors, fear is her constant companion. Trapped in an abusive relationship with her boyfriend Chris, she's suffocating under the weight of controle, manipulation, and violence. Every day is a battle to survive, to hide the scars, both seen and unseen. But everything changes when Lucy becomes the new rookie of Tim Bradford. As their paths interwine, Lucy discovers that strength isn't just about surviving, it's about finding the courage to heal, even when the past refuses to let go.

Obsession by chenfordfanfic_12

He wasn't supposed to notice her. Not like this. Not in the way that makes his hands twitch and his mind spiral. Tim Bradford doesn't believe in love. He believes in control. Precision. Clean kills and quiet exits. But the night he walks into that bar and sees her-Lucy, all bright eyes and bruised past-something in him fractures. Something he can't put back. She's not his type. Too soft. Too curious. Too perfect to ruin... And too dangerous not to. But obsession has a pulse. And his is beating for her. As Lucy gets closer to the truth-and to him-lines blur between protector and predator, romance and ruin. And in the end, someone's blood will spill. Will it be hers? Or someone who gets in his way? - 18+|| ‼️

Unspoken Scars by Nova120211

Tim Bradford's complicated past with his abusive and estranged father resurfaces when his father falls gravely ill. Wracked with anger, frustration, and unresolved pain, Tim struggles to cope - pushing away everyone, including Lucy Chen, the woman who loves him and refuses to let go. As Tim confronts the harsh realities of his childhood and his father's final days, Lucy stands by him with unwavering support, gently breaking down his walls with compassion and fierce love. Through shared confessions, painful visits, and quiet moments of vulnerability, Tim and Lucy navigate grief, forgiveness, and the fragile path toward healing. When Tim's father dies, Lucy attends the funeral by his side, strengthening the bond between them. As they face their uncertain future together, Tim finally admits the depths of his feelings, and Lucy embraces the promise of love and hope beyond the past.

Slow Like Trouble by Chenfordlover7

Chenford fanfic Pairing: Tim Bradford x Lucy Chen (Chenford) Rating: M/T Warnings: Flirting, sexual tension, found family, swearing, trauma (alcoholic parent), eventual smut, age gap (handled with care) Lucy is 18 years old, has an alcoholic father so she moved in the Bradfords house and is Genny's best friend Tim is 26 years old, Genny's brother, training for the LAPD Appereances of the friend group

Held By You by THEROOKIE24

Trigger warning ‼️ physical, emotional, sexual, verbal, trauma, violence, and mentions of assault if you guys get triggered by any of this, I advise you not to read it <3 Lucy's life was forever changed by the man she once trusted-Luke Bennett. Behind closed doors, she endured a harrowing nightmare of abuse, fear, and betrayal that left deep scars on her body and soul. Trapped in silence and pain, Lucy struggled to hold on to hope, fighting to protect herself and reclaim her strength. When the truth finally surfaces, Lucy's world is shaken to its core-but she is not alone. With Tim's steadfast support and the unwavering care of friends and allies, she finds the courage to face her past and seek justice. Together, they navigate the difficult road of healing, confronting the trauma that threatened to define her. This is a powerful story of resilience, love, and the fierce determination to break free from darkness. Through every painful step, Lucy proves that even in the face of unimaginable pain, there is hope-and the strength to build a new future.

He Knows Those Eyes by Therookiest0ries

Tim has recently quit his job after breaking up with the love of his life- he has turned to relying on the one thing that he hates most- something to which he never thought he'd stoop so low to possess in his hold. Lucy is going off the deep end- ever since tim left her she has been getting more and more self destructive, she has nothing but hate in her heart- the once sunny girl long left behind. Tim and Lucy meet again- but under the worst circumstances. Will they connect again, or will they push each other further away? Who knew love could hold so much pain?

After her by ChenfordWrites

She was only supposed to be the nanny. Not the one who fixed everything. Lucy Chen needed a fresh start. Tim Bradford needed a new nanny. And his daughter? She just needed someone who wouldn't leave. What starts as a job quickly turns into something much messier-midnight snacks, backyard movie nights, awkward family dinners, accidental feelings, and one very loyal dog named Kojo. In a house full of heartbreak, Lucy becomes the light. But even sunshine burns when it gets too close. A slow-burn Chenford nanny AU filled with love, healing, girl talk, unexpected family, and found-forever. 60+ chapters of grumpy x sunshine, emotional softness, and Kojo chaos 🐾

Chenford- No Way Back by Calexie84

After Tim Bradford wakes from a coma, the world feels different - slower, sharper, more fragile. But nothing rattles him more than Lucy Chen, the woman who stayed by his side when everything went dark coparenting his son Toby which she never knew about. What begins as recovery, gratitude , unplanned break ,deepens into unspoken tension, quiet nights, and an emotional tug-of-war neither of them can name. As shared glances turn to touches, and moments stretch longer than they should, one truth becomes impossible to ignore: if they cross this line, there's no going back. Few parts are little more spicier - read on your own discretion . I tried SMUT but not good at it .I can't do details. lol . I am more FLUF person .Comments welcome. Have a good read.

The Boot (Book 1) by goldenwaterlilyy

Lucy and Tim's relationship is put to the test as they have to navigate this new adventure... together. Through thick and thin, the ups and downs, can the pair make it through the rubble unscathed and bring their boot into the world? Read and find out BTW: This story isn't going to be completely accurate to the show, as I may take some creative liberties to help with storytelling purposes. Just a reminder so nobody gets mad that it isn't 100% accurate

In the Line of Desire by Nymeria13

"She's just my rookie." and "He's just my Sergeant." Only if it were that simple there'd be no story to tell... Lucy Chen joined the LAPD to prove herself. What she didn't expect was to be paired with someone likeTim Bradford-her no-nonsense training officer whose bark is exactly as sharp as his bite. At first, their partnership is a clash of wills, but underneath the tension simmers something neither of them dares name. When Lucy's personal life implodes and Tim's fractured relationship pushes him past his limits, the two find themselves circling closer-caught between duty, desire, and the unspoken bond that grows with every shift. From patrol calls in Los Angeles to an undercover operation in Las Vegas, where they must pose as lovers in order to bring down a dangerous drug syndicate, Tim and Lucy's act becomes harder to separate from reality. Every touch, every glance, every kiss blurs the lines between cover and confession. But with enemies closing in, secrets threatening to surface, and their careers hanging in the balance, one thing becomes clear: the most dangerous risk they'll take may not be the job-it may be each other. All mature content marked with an * Mention of trauma/PTSD/panic attacks marked with ^

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Lucy's life looks perfect from the outside, but behind closed doors, fear is her constant companion. Trapped in an abusive relationship with her boyfriend Chris, she's suffocating under the weight of controle, manipulation, and violence. Every day is a battle to survive, to hide the scars, both seen and unseen. But everything changes when Lucy becomes the new rookie of Tim Bradford. As their paths interwine, Lucy discovers that strength isn't just about surviving, it's about finding the courage to heal, even when the past refuses to let go.