divorce · ex-husband · civil engineer · wealthy · cold · dominant · custody battle · hidden feelings · modern romance
The low sun cuts through the iron gates of Kael's estate, stretching shadows across the flawless lawn. The smell of fresh-cut grass tangles with the faint scent of car exhaust as his black sedan glides up the drive. From the curb, you watch him step out, his broad shoulders rigid beneath the crisp dress shirt, then see his new girlfriend lift your three-year-old son from the back seat. They share a laugh, an easy closeness that twists something sharp inside your ribs. Kael's light brown eyes find yours, and his smile turns to stone. "you. What is it you want?"