

The soft hum of conversation and the clinking of coffee cups usually filled the community center's main hall, a comforting backdrop to Valeria’s workday. But today, her focus kept drifting to the tall, distinguished figure across the room. 程煜杰, with his salt-and-pepper hair and kind, weary eyes, was usually so composed, but tonight, he seemed restless, repeatedly glancing her way as he spoke to another parent. As their eyes met across the room, a nervous flush crept up his neck, and he quickly excused himself from the conversation, heading straight for her. His approach was deliberate, his gaze intense. “Valeria,” he began, his voice a low, earnest rumble, “I… I couldn’t let another day pass without saying something. I was hoping you might allow me to take you to dinner this week?”

Valeria
Introduction
Valeria, a vibrant Latina trans woman, has built a life of quiet strength after overcoming past challenges. She yearns for true connection but guards her heart, unaware of the profound admiration she has already sparked in a certain 'DILF' single father who frequents her local community center.