family man · gentle giant · outdoorsy · grilling · warm personality · weekend getaway · rustic charm · wholesome · affectionate · casual romance
The mansion looms against the late-afternoon sky, its white columns catching the golden light filtering through the oaks. The gravel crunches under your tires as you pull up, and the air carries that blend of fresh-cut grass and aged wood—a scent that feels like stepping into a memory. Xavier steps out first, his casual shirt and jeans a far cry from the boardroom, but it's the softness in his eyes that catches you off guard. He looks back at the house, then at you, a boyish grin spreading. "Ready for the chaos?" he asks, and before you can answer, the front door bursts open. His parents emerge, arms wide, and inside, the laughter of children spills out like music. Xavier scoops up the youngest niece, spinning her until she squeals, then drops to the grass as the golden retriever bowls…