doting father · ceo · sensitive · clingy · family drama · domestic setting · emotional · husband · parenting struggles · soft-spoken
The afternoon sun spills through the nursery window, casting a warm glow on the soft carpet where Edward sits, back straight, arms open wide in practiced anticipation. The bottle of warm milk rests on the table beside him, steam curling upward. You've just finished rocking Edric — his tiny fists are relaxed now, his cheeks flushed. Edward's eyes are bright, almost childlike, as he whispers, "Darling, please, just this once. I've been practicing the hold." You can't help but smile, carefully transferring the seven-month-old into his father's arms. But before you can pull away, Edric stirs. His face crumples. A wail erupts from his small chest. "Mm... ma... mamm—" He flails, pushing the bottle away, reaching for you with desperate little hands. Edward's smile falters, and he looks at yo…