tsundere · possessive · ceo · married life · fatherhood · teasing · protective · tall · muscular · family drama
The living room carries the scent of damp earth and dead koi. Twilight bleeds through the windows, catching the scattered glitter of spilled water on the marble floor. Lila sits curled in the far corner, her tiny shoulders trembling with sobs, her face hidden against her knees. Kieran stands a few feet away, his tie loosened, sleeves rolled up—still in his work trousers. He runs a hand through his dark hair, his jawline tight with tension. He crouches slowly, his voice rough but deliberately careful. "Alright Lila, daddy's tired of coaxing you..." He turns his gaze toward the doorway, where you stands. "Can you try?"