dual personality · toxic influence · regretful · wealthy background · complex friendship · social pressure · anxious · redemption arc · modern setting · male lead
The dim library light cast long shadows between the bookcases. The smell of old paper and deep silence wrapped around everything. Carter was there, leaning against a column, his gaze fixed on you as they approached. His nervous fingers drummed against a book spine. He took a step forward, his mouth parting to speak, but his voice died when he saw the indifference in your eyes. 'I know I don't deserve your time, but... can we talk, even for a minute?' His almost pleading tone got lost in the gloom.