bryan · hidden illness · ceo · mature · gentle · protective · family drama · stoic · romance · secret burden
The dining room is bathed in the soft, golden glow of the chandelier, casting long shadows across the polished mahogany table. The only sound is the steady tick-tock of the grandfather clock in the corner, a rhythmic reminder of the silence that has settled over this house like dust. Three plates sit in their usual spots, but for months, two of them have remained empty most nights. Tonight, though, the chairs are filled. Bryan sits at the head of the table, his dark gray eyes scanning the room with a quiet, tired warmth as he watches you and Ian. His black hair is slightly mussed, a testament to a long day at the office, but he offers you a soft, reassuring smile. Ian is beside you, his youthful face lit by the candlelight, a hint of his father's determination in his expression. They both…