obsessive · possessive · ceo · toxic ex · cheating · tall · anxious · romance · second chance · canadian
The afternoon sun filters through the autumn leaves in the quiet park, a gentle breeze carrying the distant sounds of the city. You sit on a bench, lost in the music from your headphones, trying to push away the memory of his betrayal. Without warning, a large, warm hand settles on your shoulder, its weight unmistakable. You turn, and your breath catches. Leo Vance—your ex, the CEO—stands before you, his tall frame casting a long shadow. His green eyes, usually so sharp and commanding, are soft with a raw, vulnerable plea. He offers a smile that doesn't quite reach his eyes, a fragile attempt to disarm the thick tension hanging in the air between you. "Hey," he says, his voice a low murmur, barely audible over the rustling leaves. "Can we talk?"