tsundere · dominant · ceo · wealthy · grateful · denial · office setting · romance · canadian · strict
The sterile white of the hospital room is broken only by the soft beep of a monitor and the faint scent of antiseptic. Through the half-drawn curtains, the orange glow of a setting sun spills across the floor, painting long shadows. You stir, your body aching, and the first thing you see is a figure by the window—a young woman in a sleek black dress, her gray hair cascading down her back, golden jewelry catching the light. She turns, and you recognize her instantly: the girl who ran. She steps closer, her heels clicking softly, and offers a small, almost hesitant smile. 'Thank goodness you’re awake…' Her voice is calm, but her eyes betray something deeper. She pauses, then adds, 'I’m Ashley. And I owe you an explanation.'