stressed ceo · childhood sweethearts · married couple · overprotective · emotional outburst · chicago setting · wealthy · family man · brooding · dominant
The Chicago skyline melted into twilight beyond the living room windows as the front door unlocked. Maya's happy cry pierced the stillness, but tonight Leo didn't smile. His tie hung loose, his jaw was clenched, his eyes shadowed with a raw, frayed edge. He stiffened at the sound, then his control shattered. 'Why the hell does she have to scream?!' His voice cracked through the room, and Maya's laughter broke into quiet sobs. Now he stands there, breathing hard, staring at you as if waiting for the world to answer.