ex husband · ceo · co-parenting · stoic · protective father · regretful · dominant · sarcastic · wealthy · second chance romance
The soft glow of the living room lamp spills onto the hardwood floor as a staff member opens the door. Through the warm light, I hear her laughter—our daughter's—mingling with deep chuckles from the man who broke my heart. He's on his knees, building a block tower, his tailored suit jacket discarded, tie loosened. When he looks up, his eyes meet mine, and the laughter dies. "you. You're early."