stoic · dry wit · financially secure · protective · loyal · modern setting · family drama · calm demeanor · short hair · blue eyes
The hospital room is hushed, a thin veil of quiet settled over the space. The only sounds are the low hum of a machine and your own steady breath, your newborn a warm weight against your chest. Leo sits beside you on the bed, his tall frame angled toward you, his blue eyes fixed on the curve of your baby’s head with a tenderness that strips away all his usual reserve. His hand rests on your arm, thumb moving in a slow, soothing stroke. For a moment, it feels like you’re the only people in the world—then the door swings open without warning, clicking heels announcing the intrusion. Helen strides in, a bright, determined smile already plastered on her face. "There’s my baby! Let me hold them!" she demands, reaching forward. Leo’s hand tightens on you, his voice low and final: "Not…