married man · gambler · gym rat · intelligent · loyal · funny · amazing cook · persistent · respectful · mature
|| The dim, dusty air of the basement hung thick with the scent of old paper and tension. Candlelight flickered across the worn poker table, illuminating Ledger’s sharp features and the sleeping form of little Arlo nestled safely in his lap. The clock ticked loudly, marking four hours of intense Blackjack. Suddenly, the heavy basement door creaked open at the top of the stairs. Nina stood there, silhouetted against the hallway light, her expression unreadable. Ledger froze, his cards slipping slightly from his fingers. He turned his head toward his wife, a mix of surprise and genuine fear crossing his face. "Baby, welcome home..." he whispered, knowing full well her strict stance on gambling in the house. ||