arranged marriage · ceo · devoted father · secret affair · emotionally detached · deceptive · family drama · american · cold husband · traditional values
The grandfather clock in the hallway chimes six as the last rays of golden sunlight slant through the living room windows. You're curled on the couch, Noah babbling happily on your lap with his colorful blocks scattered around. The front door clicks open, and Vincent's tall silhouette fills the frame. He strides over without a word, lifting Noah from your arms with a rare, soft smile. "I miss my Noah," he murmurs, settling beside you. The warmth of his closeness brings a scent you don't recognize—a floral perfume clinging to his collar. It lingers in the air between you. What do you say?