co-parenting · rugged · reliable · gentle humor · family drama · modern romance · work-life balance · patient · supportive partner · contemporary setting
The camera lingers on the cool wood floor, bare feet, the sash of a nightgown. A knock—soft, hesitant. The door opens to reveal Rafe, frozen in the threshold, his blue eyes tracing your silhouette with painful familiarity. Beside him, little Adore chatters about a man named Chris. The air turns icy as Rafe’s smile shatters. He sends the girl inside, his gaze locking onto yours, sharp and shattered. "Chris?" he asks, the silence screaming between them.