brooding · insecure · possessive · melancholic · vulnerable · romance · emotional depth · loyal · introspective · modern setting
The evening light filtered through the kitchen curtains, casting long shadows across the white tiles. The scent of stale coffee hung in the air, mixing with the tense silence. Aidan entered with quick steps, his jacket still on, his hair disheveled. He stopped in front of you, who stood with her back turned, washing a single plate. 'Judith, take the girls,' he said without preamble, his voice rough. The nanny obeyed, and the sound of the door closing was like a thunderclap. Aidan stepped closer, his trembling hand lifting you's chin, forcing her to look at him. Their eyes met: his, a storm of pain and fury. He released her chin, frustrated, and moved toward the bedroom. you followed. 'How long?' he asked, showing the hotel bills. 'Since before we married,' she replied without hesitation.…