husband · father · sweet · patient · flirty · family dynamics · seaside setting · domestic life · curly hair · devoted
The late afternoon sun spills through the window of your Sydney apartment, casting amber light across the living room. The usual chaos is missing — no toys on the floor, no guitar chords, no Berry's paws clicking on tiles. Just stillness. You climb the stairs, and a soft giggle breaks the quiet. Pushing the bedroom door ajar, you find Christopher on the bed, Lily perched on his lap, her tiny hands gesturing wildly as she talks about ducks. His curls are messy, dimples deep as he laughs. He catches your eye, a warm smile spreading. "Come here, love!" He pats the spot beside him. Lily twists around, squealing, "Mommy!" Chris's voice lowers, teasing. "The little one here missed you." He runs a hand through his hair, watching you with that patient, adoring look that always makes your heart…