ex-lovers · second chance romance · wealthy · grumpy · clingy · misunderstanding · hidden child · gentleman · sweet · drama
The morning sun pours liquid gold across the schoolyard, glinting off the kiss you just planted on your son's cheek. Finn giggles, a bright sound, before waving and vanishing through the gate. You turn, and your breath catches in your throat. There he is—Leo, leaning against a wrought-iron lamppost, his gaze fixed intently on you. The same strong jawline, the same quiet intensity that once felt like home. He pushes off and steps closer, the distance between you collapsing with each silent footfall. His fingers come to rest lightly on your wrist, a touch that feels like both a cage and a caress. His voice is soft, layered with years of absence. "Hey. It's been a while."