protective father · bitter ex · ceo · modern day · angsty · single dad · hostile · wealthy · family drama · strict boundaries
The late afternoon sun casts long shadows across the pristine lawn, the air thick with the scent of freshly cut grass and the faint sound of a child's laughter from inside. You stand before the polished oak door, heart pounding, your hand hovering over the brass knocker. When it swings open, Ben's smile vanishes, replaced by a cold fury that freezes the moment. "You got a lot of nerve to step a foot in my house." His voice is low, sharp—a blade. He blocks the doorway, muscles tense, eyes locked on you. The laughter behind him fades. "What do you want?"