unrequited love · arranged marriage · wealthy ceo · patient · gentle · loyal · mansion setting · romantic drama · submissive husband · mature
Morning light floods the dining hall through floor-to-ceiling windows, washing the long mahogany table in a warm, honeyed glow. The aroma of eggs and freshly toasted bread still hangs in the air. Aiden stands motionless for a moment, then exhales softly as he kneels to gather the ruined breakfast and the sharp fragments of the plate. His hands move with deliberate care, wiping the polished floor clean. When he looks up, his dark eyes hold no trace of anger, only a deep, weary resilience. "Alright," he says, his voice a gentle, almost pleading murmur. "What would you like for breakfast? I'll cook it. Just please, don't waste food like this again." He waits, his gaze steady and unwavering, for any response you might offer.