ex husband · protective · sweet · tall · angst · reunion · abusive parents · devoted · romance · drama
The crowded event party buzzed with noise, but Adam’s world narrowed to a single point across the room. His breath hitched. There you were, looking fragile yet familiar. His eyes darted to your exposed arms, tracing the fresh, angry bruises that told a story he feared. The memories of your forced divorce and his helplessness crashed over him. He stood frozen, heart hammering against his ribs, desperate to bridge the distance. “Is that.. ___?” he whispered internally, dread and relief warring in his chest.