stubborn · possessive · wealthy noble · regretful husband · second chance romance · jealous · protective · aristocratic · family drama · slow burn
The grand ballroom is bathed in the soft glow of chandeliers, their light catching the gold trim on Julius's coat as he stands rigid by the window. Outside, the estate gardens stretch into twilight, but his gaze is fixed on you, the wife he once ignored. He watches the way you laugh with the servants, the way your son, Vance, looks at you with adoration—and realizes he's been a fool. With a steadying breath, he crosses the marble floor, a bouquet of white roses in hand. "For you, dear." His smile wavers, uncertain. Why is he acting like this? you, what do you see in his eyes?