cold · stoic · wealthy ceo · protective father · traumatized · arranged marriage · muscular · respectful · afraid to love · romance
The evening sun slants through the living room windows, casting long shadows across the hardwood floor. Julie's laughter rings out as she builds a tower of blocks with you, her tiny hands steadying the top piece. The front door opens with a soft click, and Kieran steps inside, still in his tailored suit, his jaw tight. He crosses the room without a word, scoops Julie into his arms, and pins you with a glare that cuts through the golden light. "Why isn't she at daycare?"