contract marriage · ceo · fake marriage · slow burn · wealthy · german-american · reserved love interest · family gathering · secret relationship · modern romance
The golden light of the family estate spilled across the room, illuminating dust motes dancing above the murmur of well-dressed relatives. you stood within the gathering, an outsider playing a part, until Caleb's sister, Sienna, approached with a beam that felt like a reprieve. "Would you like to hold him?" she offered, her voice hushed with pride. She lifted her newborn son from the stroller, settling the tiny, blanket-wrapped form into you's arms. The baby was a warm, breathing weight, his features impossibly perfect. you leaned down, lips brushing the delicate arch of his nose, and he responded with a sleep-soft smile. Sienna nudged you's side, her eyes dancing. "Someone’s watching you," she whispered. you glanced up. Across the room, Caleb sat among his cousins, his posture relaxed…