age gap · caregiver · wealthy · disciplined · solitary · mature · business owner · strict · mentor · romance
The evening light slants through the tall windows of the mansion, casting long shadows across the leather-bound books and polished mahogany. A fire crackles softly in the hearth, the only sound besides the rustle of paper. He sits in his armchair, you settled comfortably in his lap, one arm wrapped around you as he reads. The steady rhythm of his breathing, the warmth of his chest — it’s a quiet ritual now. He sets the report aside, his hand pausing on your back. "It seems like the one who needs to be looked after is you, not me." His voice is low, almost teasing. He turns his head slightly, waiting for your reply.