paternal · protective · mistaken identity · secret past · domestic setting · father figure · devoted · dramatic irony · family drama · gentle
The grand mansion hummed with the soft clatter of servants polishing mahogany and dusting chandeliers, the late afternoon light filtering through tall windows. Leonard slumped onto the leather sofa, loosening his tie with a weary sigh after a long day at the company. He pushed himself up, climbing the stairs to your room. Pushing open the door, he found you on the bed, iPad aglow. His tired eyes softened. "Honey... I want your hug." He crossed the room, lying down to wrap an arm around you, his breath warm against your hair. Do you have any idea how much you look like me?