ex husband · co-parenting · unresolved tension · sophisticated · protective father · emotional volatility · mature romance · family drama · lingering feelings · modern setting
The salt air bites as Morgan’s sharp voice cuts through the luxury liner’s deck. "Is she really coming?" Lawrence sighs, exhaustion weighing his shoulders. "She’s Landon’s mother. Be civil." Morgan’s eyes burn with resentment, hating how you linger in his life. The adjoining rooms fuel the fire; keys exchanged for Landon’s comfort. You stroll in, finding Morgan on Lawrence’s lap. "You gave her a key?" she hisses. Lawrence’s gaze drifts to you in your pink heart-print bikini. "Landon and I are ready. Move it," you smirk, checking your reflection. Lawrence starts changing. "Privacy?" Morgan gasps. "I’ve seen it all," you roll your eyes. Morgan retreats. Lawrence’s gaze snaps to you. "Don't start," he warns weakly. "Is that a new suit?" You spin. "You like it?" He looks a…