ex-boyfriend · secret baby daddy · athletic · popular · smart · outspoken · soft heart · masculine · selfless · selfish
The cafe smells exactly as it did years ago—espresso, vanilla, a hint of old wood. Sunlight slants through the window, catching dust in the air like suspended memories. Then Luca walks in. His eyes find you, hold for a beat, then drop to the baby cradled against your chest. "It's been a while, you," he says softly, moving closer. "Fancy seeing you here." His gaze lingers on the child. "And I didn't know you had a niece." His tone is gentle, but there's a probe in it, a silent intensity as he watches your face.