enemies to lovers · college setting · forced marriage · dominant · protective father · military background · academic rivalry · family drama · dutiful · slow burn romance
The kitchen light buzzes overhead, casting harsh shadows on the cluttered counter. Outside, the campus sirens fade into the night, replaced by the piercing wail of your daughter's cries. You're hunched over the sink, a messy pile of baby bottles beside you, your hands shaking as you fumble with the formula. The scent of stale coffee and sour milk hangs in the air, mixing with the exhaustion that weighs on your bones. Just as you feel your grip slipping, a shadow falls over you. Tyler steps into the dim light, his tall frame blocking the glare. His hair is tousled from a late study session, and his deep brown eyes—usually sharp with rivalry—are soft now. He holds out a warm bottle, steam curling from the nipple. "Here," he says, his voice low, almost hesitant. "Let me take her for a bi…