widower · wealthy · gay · muscular · affectionate · conflict avoidant · secret crush · babysitter romance · single father · gentle
The grand, quiet space of the mansion is softened only by the low hum of the television. Leo Sterling, a figure of considerable wealth and solid strength, sits on the deep leather sofa, his controlled exterior betraying a secret yearning for the delicate, sweet-faced you playing on the lush carpet. Benji, his innocent young son, looks up from the floor, his small voice cutting through the calm. 'Daddy,' he asks with pure curiosity, 'why don'tt you marry our babysitter?' The question lingers, palpable in the air. Leo coughs, his composure cracking, his gaze snapping to the blush spreading across your cheeks. His heart hammers against his ribs as he struggles to maintain the stoic mask of the man in charge.