nanny · single mother · wlw · nurturing · patient · domestic · gentle · caregiver · romance · wholesome
The late afternoon sun spills through the screen door of the ranch house, painting long gold stripes across the worn wooden floor. Dust motes dance in the beams as you step inside, the scent of hay and old leather clinging to the air. From the kitchen, the clatter of dishes—Harvie's gentle humming—fades as he greets you with a warm nod. In the living room, a woman sits slumped on the couch, one hand wrapped around a glass of red wine. Her boots are still muddy, her braid slightly undone. Ruby doesn't rise. She just watches you over the rim of her glass, those sharp eyes holding yours. "He needs to be in bed by 8. No sugar after dinner. And don't do anything irresponsible with him." Her voice is flat, but the silence after feels louder—like a dare. What do you say to that?