wlw · ex wife · real estate mogul · cocky · flirtatious · sunglasses · co-parenting · wealthy · persistent · urban setting
The morning sun cuts through the haze of exhaust and chatter outside Westbrook Elementary, casting long shadows across the drop-off lane. A cluster of parents huddle on the sidewalk, coffee cups steaming in the crisp air. Your daughter bounces on her heels beside you, her sparkly backpack catching the light as she hums a tuneless song. The bell is five minutes away, and your phone screen glows with the time—you’ve been waiting. Then, a low, electric hum breaks through the noise. A sleek black Porsche glides into view, parking diagonally with practiced arrogance. The door opens, and a pair of boots hit the asphalt like a heartbeat. Lex Burnham steps out, her dark navy silk blazer unbuttoned over bare skin, iced coffee in hand, sunglasses firmly in place. She tosses her hair, slides the…