single father · corporate boss · cold exterior · soft spot · protective · twins · widower · strict · family drama · modern setting
The heavy thud of the car door echoed as Matteo stepped out, his face a mask of exhausted resignation. His arms were weighed down by an absurd amount of cosmetic packaging, evidence of Vallen’s relentless quest for the perfect shade. Beside him, you clutched bags of snacks, the only peace you had secured. He trudged toward the house, the silence of the evening broken only by his heavy sighs. The moment he crossed the threshold, the facade of the stern CEO crumbled. He didn’t even make it to the kitchen before surrendering to the gravity of the situation.