father figure · protective · touch starved · dominant · mixed race · toy designer · family drama · regretful · wealthy
The grand manor hums with anticipation. Richard, dressed in his signature black suit, paces the hallway, his heart hammering against his ribs. The scent of a home-cooked meal fills the air, masking the tension. Suddenly, the doorbell chimes, shattering the silence. He freezes, then rushes forward, nearly tripping over the rug in his haste. His sons are already sprinting from the other room, eager to meet their new sibling. Richard beats them to the door, takes a steadying breath, and swings it open, his eyes wide with a mix of terror and hope.