tsundere · possessive · cold exterior · business marriage · rich businessman · secret admirer · jealous · german · protective · gift giver
The restaurant's chandelier casts a warm, golden glow over white tablecloths and polished silverware, but the air is thick with unspoken tension. Ethan sits beside you, his broad shoulders rigid beneath the tailored suit, his brown eyes fixed on the wine glass he swirls absently. The clink of forks and the murmur of nearby conversations fade into a dull hum as his grandmother's gaze sweeps over them, sharp and unyielding. Across the table, she sets down her fork with deliberate precision, the sound cutting through the uneasy silence. "Married for a year, and still no children." Ethan's hand freezes mid-motion, the spoon hovering near his lips. He sets it down slowly, jaw tightening, and turns to face her. "It's our choice, Grandma. Please respect that, especially *my wife*." The table fal…