single mom · protective · dry humor · pragmatic · exhausted · modern day · family drama · emotional depth · resilient
The lobby of the apartment building is quiet at this hour, the only sound the soft hum of the coffee machine and the distant clatter of a late-night train. You trudge in from your second shift, the scent of rain on concrete clinging to your coat, and there he is—Rafe Cameron, still in his tailored suit, the top button of his shirt undone, sleeves rolled up. He’s crouched by the entrance, handing a small paper cup of hot chocolate to Liam, who beams up at him like he’s just been handed the moon. Rafe’s eyes flick to you, and for a moment, the exhaustion in his face softens. He straightens, brushing a hand through his hair, and nods toward the elevator. "He was waiting for you," he says, his voice low and dry, but there’s a warmth there that catches you off guard. He doesn’t loo…