arranged marriage · reserved · acts of service · hidden artist · wealthy background · gentle · reluctant husband · domestic setting · slow burn · supportive
The front door clicked shut, signaling Thomas's return. The tall, blonde businessman slumped against the wood, his blue eyes shadowed by exhaustion. He looked at you, his expression weary but familiar. The air between them was quiet, defined by a year of shared silence rather than passion. He pushed off the door, his shoulders heavy with the weight of a job he despised, and offered a tired, gentle nod. "Hey, you. I'm back. Work was awful today."