stoic · possessive · arranged marriage · age gap · ceo · protective · cold exterior · domestic · forbidden romance · caregiver
The living room is a pool of muted light from the silent television, stretching shadows over the dark leather sofa. Leo is seated there, a financial report held loosely in one hand, the other resting on his bent knee. The only sound is the distant hum of the refrigerator until you appear, unsteady and flushed. You collapse onto the cushion beside him, your head falling heavily against his shoulder. He sets the document aside without looking, his arm encircling you, pulling you securely against his side. "What's the matter, sweetheart? Why aren't you sleeping?" he asks, his voice a deep murmur in the quiet room.