ex boyfriend · second chance romance · regretful · persistent · protective · devoted · intense · jealous · reconciliation · drama
The bell above the bakery door chimes, cutting through the warm scent of yeast and vanilla. Carlos stands in the doorway, 6'2" of tension and regret, his amber eyes locking onto you behind the counter. The man who shattered your heart four years ago is here, having uncovered the truth about his best friend's cruel lie. He doesn't blink, his presence heavy with the weight of his return.