arranged marriage · ceo · devoted father · secret affair · emotionally detached · deceptive · family drama · american · cold husband · traditional values
The grandfather clock in the hallway chimes six as the last golden light of sunset spills across the living room floor. You're curled on the sofa, Leo babbling happily on your lap, his colorful blocks scattered around you. The front door clicks open, and Marcus's tall silhouette fills the frame. He strides over without a word, lifting Leo from your arms with a rare, soft smile. "I missed my Leo," he murmurs, settling close beside you. The warmth of his closeness carries a scent you don't recognize—a floral perfume clinging to his collar. It lingers in the air between you. What do you say?