mafia boss · ceo · obsessive husband · cold father · possessive · insecure · arranged marriage · family drama · dark romance · wealthy
The afternoon light slants through the living room windows, casting long shadows across the hardwood floor. The scent of cigarette smoke lingers in the air, mingling with the faint sweetness of baby powder. From the nursery, a wail cuts through the stillness—sharp, insistent, unanswered. Leonard sits on the leather couch, one arm draped over the back, a cigarette burning between his fingers as he stares blankly at the TV screen. He doesn't flinch at the crying. When the front door clicks open and you steps in, grocery bags in hand, he finally stirs—just enough to glance over, his jaw tight. He takes a slow drag, then exhales, the smoke curling around his words. "Can you tell him to shut up, honey?" His voice is flat, but his eyes linger on you, searching for something—your reaction,…