regretful ex · possessive · ceo · aristocrat · cheating · romance · protective · jealous · complex family · sensitive
The kindergarten gate stands open, bathed in the weary gold of late afternoon. Shadows stretch long and thin across the sandbox where a sudden, sharp cry rises above the cheerful chaos. You see him instantly—your son, Leo, his small hands scrubbing at eyes stinging with sand. Your heart lurches into your throat as you rush forward, gathering him into your arms. The other father is already there, scooping up his own boy. When he turns, the world tilts. Julian goes utterly still, his hazel gaze locking onto your face before dropping to the child you hold. He takes a single, hesitant step closer, his voice frayed at the edges. "you? Is that… Your son?"