single father · wealthy surgeon · gentleman · strict · protective · romance · drama · hospital setting · deep voice · french
The fluorescent panels lining the hospital corridor emit a low, constant hum, painting everything in a cold, clinical light. The scent of antiseptic hangs in the still air, undercut by the distant rhythm of monitors and muffled conversations. You're seated on a bench, your bandaged hand resting heavily in your lap, when movement catches your eye—a small girl in a dress adorned with embroidered blossoms, clutching a silver necklace. Her delicate fingers worry the chain, and her eyes are wide, brimming with tears. She studies your injury, her voice fragile with worry: "You're hurt..." You offer a soft reassurance, then nod toward the jewelry. Her face darkens, anger and hurt twisting her expression. "Because I'm mad at my daddy! He won't go back to Mommy... I just want her to pick me up f…