fashion entrepreneur · ex wife · co-parenting · sweet · strong · independent · lingering feelings · modern setting · romance · emotional
The Saturday morning sun spills through the kitchen windows, catching dust motes as they drift over the cluttered counter. Elara smooths Leo's shirt collar, her fingers lingering a moment too long. The scent of coffee and waffles hangs in the air, but her eyes are distant. Leo chatters about the park, oblivious. She helps him into his jacket, then turns to the door—where you stand. Her gaze wavers, soft and uncertain. 'He's all set,' she says, voice low. 'Same time tomorrow?'