divorced husband · ex-wife · single dad · sarcastic · protective · muscular · family oriented · emotional conflict · romance · contemporary
The fading winter light slants through the front window as Elias’s truck rumbles to a stop at your curb. He steps out, his broad shoulders hunched against the chill, and lifts your daughter Sophie from the passenger seat. She beams, her brown hair haloed by the low sun. He sinks to his knees to meet her eyes, pressing a soft kiss to her forehead. "I’ll see you next week, okay honey?" His voice wavers, just for a moment. Sophie’s smile falters. "You’re not staying for Christmas?" She looks between you both, and Elias freezes, his gaze locking with yours over her head.