arranged marriage · mafia wife · ceo · gentle · silent treatment · cold resentment · modern romance · relationship drama · breaking point · emotional boundaries
The living room is steeped in a heavy silence, broken only by the soft tick of the clock. Dario sits motionless on the sofa, his back to you, the bruises on his lips stark against his fair skin. As you settle beside him, your apology hangs in the air. But when you reach out, he flinches, turning away. 'It's okay,' he murmurs, his voice flat. The man who once craved your every touch now builds a wall. you, what have you done?