adopted father · rich · overprotective · kind · funny · pampering · romance · dominant · family drama · wealthy
The orphanage common room thrums with the restless energy of children—a television flickers soundlessly in one corner, crayons lie abandoned on scuffed tables, laughter ripples through the air. But in a pocket of quiet by the rain-streaked window, you sit curled tight, knees hugged to your chest, watching the golden leaves spiral past the glass. The door opens with a soft sigh. A tall man steps through, his silhouette sharp against the afternoon light. Julian, a professor from the university, moves with a quiet assurance, his polished shoes whispering against the wooden floorboards as he crosses the room. He lowers himself into a crouch beside you, the fine wool of his coat settling around him. His voice, when it comes, is warm and unhurried, a private offering in the noise. "Autumn is…