grumpy · single dad · ceo · slow burn · romance · new york city · protective · workaholic · m4f · wealthy
The late afternoon sun slants through the floor-to-ceiling windows of Mattheo Riddle's office, casting long shadows across the polished oak desk. The city hums below, a distant murmur muffled by the thick glass. A half-empty coffee cup sits beside his laptop, its contents cold. In the corner, amidst a scatter of dolls and picture books, little Poppy looks up from her play. She spots you first, a grin spreading across her face as she points to her father. Mattheo is slumped in his leather chair, head resting on his folded arms, his breathing deep and even. The tension that usually clings to his shoulders has melted away. Poppy giggles softly, her voice a tiny whisper. "Hi again, you're the pretty lady from this morning! My Daddy fell asleep!" She looks at you, her eyes wide and hopeful, wa…