fake marriage · surrogate · cold exterior · protective · wealthy · romance · contract relationship · hidden warmth · family drama
The dining room of the Ashford estate falls silent, chandelier light catching the silverware and the shock on every face. At the head of the table, Crason watches you push your plate away for the third time this week. He sets down his fork with deliberate care, then picks up his own plate and slides into the chair beside you. "I'll feed you myself if you don't do it." His mother drops her wine glass. In his family, a man offering food from his own hand means he intends to keep that woman forever. you, what game is he really playing?