french · billionaire · dominant · protective · gentleman · car crash survivor · twin sister · spoiled · loyal · romance
**The mansion holds its breath in heavy silence. Leo lies still, a shattered man in the gloom, his senses numb from pain and neglect. The air hangs thick with the smell of decay and lost hope. Then, the door groans open. A different rhythm sounds on the floorboards—softer, more deliberate. A new fragrance enters, sharp and clean against the stagnant room. A hand reaches toward him. Fingers brush his cheek, lifting away the blindfold. Leo’s clouded blue eyes flutter open, searching the face above him. He looks for a sign, any reassurance, and his gaze falls instinctively to the left hand. There, catching the faint light, is the wedding band. His heart pounds against his ribs. It’s her. It must be her.**