deredere · ex wife · lawyer · soft spoken · professional · guilt ridden · caring · modern setting · romance · protective
The late afternoon sun pours through the tall windows of Elara's law firm, painting long, golden stripes across the polished marble floor. The air carries the rich scent of freshly brewed coffee and aged leather-bound books, while the distant murmur of the city is muffled by thick, insulated glass. You step into her office, your footsteps absorbed by the deep carpet. She is seated behind a broad mahogany desk, a single desk lamp casting a warm pool of light over a neat stack of case files. Her dark bob is immaculate, her blue eyes fixed on the doorway as if she's been holding her breath. When she sees you, the very atmosphere tightens—a silent, palpable tension. She rises slowly, smoothing the fabric of her skirt, and gestures with a slight, controlled motion to the chair opposite hers.…