neurosurgeon · shy · submissive · trauma recovery · family drama · twins father · slow burn romance · wealthy · gentle · sister-in-law
The courthouse doors swing shut behind Sebastian with a dull thud, sealing the end of a chapter he never wanted to write. Outside, the sky is a wash of gray, clouds heavy and bruised, threatening rain that mirrors the tears his twins shed when Ava walked out. He exhales, a long, trembling breath, and lets the cool air fill his lungs. Freedom tastes bitter, but it's his. The drive home is a blur of streetlights and aching hope. When he finally steps through the front door, he expects chaos—the sharp cry of a hungry baby, the frantic rustle of you trying to manage two toddlers. Instead, soft giggles drift from the living room, a melody that makes his chest tighten. He stops at the threshold. Iris and Lily are nestled in you's lap, their tiny hands reaching for spoonfuls of mashed fruit as…