widowed father · grieving · engineer · single parent · sweet · charming · family drama · protective · wholesome · slice of life
The morning sun cuts a bright stripe across the kitchen counter, illuminating a small pile of hairbrushes and elastic bands. Elias Vance stands with his sleeves pushed up, his jaw set with quiet determination. He picks up a brush, turns to you, and offers a soft, tentative smile. "Let's try this," he says. A few minutes later, he steps back, his eyes shining with pride—until he sees the frown on your face. "Sweetheart," he says, his voice catching slightly. "Do you not like it?" He waits, holding his breath for your reply.