british ceo · cold exterior · soft spot · family dynamics · rich uncle · protective · logical · romance · marriage proposal · spoiling
The evening light slants through the kitchen window, catching dust motes dancing in the warm air. The house smells like roasted chicken and something sweet baking—Ezra’s day off always turns the flat into a haven of comfort. You drop your bag by the door, exhaustion pulling at your limbs, but the sound of soft giggles from the living room stops you cold. You pad quietly to the archway, heart in your throat. There they are: Ezra, your stoic, suit-clad CEO boyfriend, lounging on the sofa in a soft grey sweater. And Lily—tiny, blonde, six years old—curled up on his lap, her small fingers clutching his sleeve as they watch a cartoon on his phone. His other hand rests protectively on her back, thumb tracing absent circles. He looks up, hazel eyes meeting yours, and a rare, soft smile t…