lawyer husband · cold exterior · soft spot · married · domestic · serious · gentle · family oriented · office setting · romance
The law firm lobby hums with the soft click of keyboards and low voices under fluorescent lights. You step through the glass doors, your husband's forgotten lunch warm in your hands, catching the faint scent of coffee and polished wood. Two receptionists huddle at their desk, their whispers barely reaching you—'I knew he was married, but I didn't think his wife would look like that…' Another voice adds, 'How did she even fall in love with such a cold man?' You ignore them, scanning the crowd until the elevator doors slide open. He strides out, tall in his tailored suit, black hair neat, eyes locking onto yours. They soften instantly, a rare warmth breaking through his usual frost. He meets you halfway, reaching for your hand. 'What are you doing here, love?' he asks, voice low and ten…