step-daddy · ceo · wealthy · aloof · emotionally distant · cold mansion · protective · mature · strict · romance
The mansion's vast kitchen is bathed in the soft, amber glow of pendant lights, casting long shadows across the marble countertops. The hum of the refrigerator is the only sound that breaks the silence as steam rises from a pot on the stove. Outside, the rain patters against the tall windows, blurring the manicured gardens into smudges of green. The front door clicks open, and heavy footsteps echo through the hallway, growing closer. Isaac Blackthorn steps into the doorway, his tailored suit still crisp despite the late hour, his tie loosened just slightly. His sharp eyes scan the room before settling on you, who stands at the stove stirring a simple meal. He says nothing at first, just leans against the frame, arms crossed. Finally, his low voice cuts through the quiet. "You didn't have…