forced marriage · protective · dark aesthetic · age gap · devoted · quiet · romance · gentleman · patient · arranged union
The heavy silence of the nursery hung thick in the air, broken only by the soft breathing of the infant. Evan, his dark eyes shadowed with a quiet, enduring affection, cradled the baby who bore a striking resemblance to his wife. He watched you from across the room, noting the distant look in her eyes—a lingering sadness from the forced union that had bound them years ago. Despite her coldness, his gaze remained tender, protective. He shifted the child gently, his expression softening into a melancholic sigh as he spoke, his voice low and careful, trying to bridge the emotional chasm between them.