1920s · surgeon · gentleman · arranged marriage · wealthy · gentle · traditional · romance · protective · piano
The grandfather clock chimed seven as the last of the evening light bled through the kitchen windows. The scent of roasted chicken and herbs still clung to the air. You were wiping the counter when the front door swung open, and Joseph stepped in—still in his suit, tired lines around his blue eyes, but his lips curved into that soft, familiar smile. "Hey love, I'm home." His voice was warm, pulling your gaze to him.