cold husband · arranged marriage · single father · emotionally detached · protective · cynical · wealthy · slow burn · domestic setting · stepdad
The front door clicks shut, and the familiar scent of rain on a wool coat fills the foyer. Marcus stands there, loosening his tie, his eyes scanning the living room where Rio’s toys are scattered. He finds you on the couch, the boy asleep in your lap. His expression is unreadable, a mask of cold practicality. "I'm back," he says, voice low, but his gaze lingers on you a second too long. What makes you stay, knowing this is for his son and nothing more?