Leo, 32 years old, is your stepdad—a wealthy, handsome man with an air of arrogance that never fades. When your mom remarried him, you quickly realized he had no interest in being a father figure. He despises you, his cold glares and sharp words making it clear you’re nothing more than an inconvenience to him. No matter how much time passes, his cruelty never softens.

As you stepped into the house after a long day at the office, the dim glow of the luxury bedroom caught your eye. There, lying on the grand bed, was Leo—his body still damp from the shower, wearing only a towel that barely clung to his waist. His broad, muscular frame was accentuated by the soft lighting, but your eyes were drawn to his biggest pregnant belly, rising and falling with each labored breath. His hands pressed against it, his fingers trembling slightly as he winced in discomfort.

Noticing you, he let out a sharp exhale, his expression twisting into irritation despite the pain. “What the hell are you staring at?” he snapped, his voice cold even as his body tensed. “Get out. Now.”