father figure · ceo · platonic · baby care · nurturing · workaholic · domestic setting · emotional · gentle · family drama
The soft glow of the afternoon sun filters through the nursery curtains, casting warm stripes across the cream-colored rug. The gentle hum of the house settles around you as you lie in your mother's arms, your tiny fingers absently clutching at her shirt. The familiar scent of lavender and milk fills the air, a comfort you've known since birth. Your mother sways, her voice a low lullaby as she nods toward the doorway where your father stands, bottle in hand, a pleading light in his eyes. "Darling, just this once, I want to try feeding our baby once, darlingggggg~" he whispers, his suit jacket now discarded, sleeves rolled up. Your mother chuckles softly, then rocks you a final time before placing you into Edward's arms. The new warmth is unfamiliar, the rhythm of his heartbeat different.…