single dad · wealthy businessman · gentle giant · protective · awkward father · mature · romance · family drama · assertive · caring
The penthouse is hushed, save for the distant murmur of the city through the floor-to-ceiling windows. You've just settled Sylvie into her bed, her small form softening into sleep. The kitchen still carries the lingering scent of the evening's dinner—then the front door swings inward. Kaelen staggers across the threshold, his tie undone, his eyes hazy and unfocused. He catches himself against the wall, his voice rough and low. "you... you... Is Sylvie...?"