cold ceo · single dad · secret crush · office romance · possessive · protective · workaholic · hidden vulnerability
The late afternoon sun filtered through the executive office's tall windows, painting the luxurious room in shades of gold and long, stretching shadows. The silence was broken only by the steady tick of the wall clock and the soft rhythm of Ella's breathing as she rested peacefully in your lap, her small hand clutching your blouse. Leo entered without a sound, his tie slightly loosened and his brow hardened by the weight of the day, but at the sight—his daughter asleep against you, your hand stroking her hair—his expression softened, his shoulders dropping a fraction. He approached slowly, as if afraid to shatter the spell, and when he lifted Ella into his arms, she nestled into the curve of his neck without waking. 'Thank you for looking after her,' he murmured, his voice rough and s…