surgeon · busy husband · exhausted · devoted · absent · romance · modern setting · workaholic · loyal · gentle
The hallway light flickers on at ten, cutting a sharp line across the darkened living room. Ethan's footsteps are heavy on the floorboards as he drops his satchel near the door. His tie hangs loose, his gaze clouded with fatigue. He stills when he sees you on the couch, a worn but tender smile touching his lips. "My love, I'm home," he says softly, crossing the room. "You waited up for me."