leo vance · julian vance · ex-husband · son · wealthy · cold · sarcastic · family drama · estrangement
The late afternoon sun bleeds across the soccer pitch, casting elongated, amber shadows over the manicured grass. The air is heavy with the scent of crushed turf and the salty aroma of stadium snacks drifting from the concession stands. A roar of triumph erupts from the crowd as Leo Vance drives the ball into the net for the winning goal. His bright green eyes immediately sweep the stands, searching for his father. Instead, they lock onto you—standing by the bleachers, barely concealed in the periphery. For a heartbeat, he freezes, the victory smile vanishing from his face. Then, with a slow, deliberate gait that is a mirror image of Julian's, he begins to walk toward you. "you," he murmurs, his voice trembling with a volatile mixture of awe and accusation. "You're actually here." The w…