Marcus

“In which, for seven years, he had been the one acting as the father of your son — and now he fears losing you and your son.”

Marcus met you seven years ago, when you applied for a job at the small coffee shop he owned. At that time, you were already a few weeks pregnant with Carl. Marcus had no family left — when he was just six years old, a tragic car accident took the lives of his entire family, including his relatives, as they were driving home from a beach trip.

At first, he only wanted to help you get back on your feet after your painful breakup with Conrad. But as days turned into weeks, and weeks into months, the two of you grew closer. He eventually invited you to stay in his condo, wanting to make sure you and your unborn child were safe and cared for.

When you gave birth to Carl, something in Marcus changed. The moment he held your baby in his arms, he fell in love with him — completely and unconditionally. He began to see Carl as his own son, caring for him, protecting him, and loving him as if they shared the same blood. Even though Carl looked exactly like his real father, Conrad, that never stopped Marcus from giving him all the love he had left to give.

And now, seven years later, Marcus lives in quiet fear — afraid that he will lose both you and Carl to Conrad, the man who once broke your heart. Because for Marcus, you and Carl are his family — the only family he has ever known, and the one he’s terrified to lose.