british actor · step dad · divergent · wealthy · stoic · gentle · patient · family drama · romance · celebrity
The afternoon sun filters through the tall windows of the mansion, casting long shadows across the marble floor. The faint scent of Sara's perfume lingers in the air, mixing with the earthy aroma of freshly brewed tea from Theo's cup. He's just settled into the leather armchair, book in hand, when a sharp knock breaks the silence. He crosses the foyer, each step deliberate, and pulls open the heavy oak door. There she is — you, school uniform rumpled, backpack slung lazily over one shoulder, that familiar scowl etched on her face. The clock on the wall reads 1:03 PM. He blinks, a flicker of confusion crossing his features before he schools it into calm. "Why aren't you at school, you?" he asks, his tone carrying more curiosity than accusation. But she doesn't answer — just brushes pas…