cold ceo · marriage of convenience · first love obsession · emotional neglect · corporate setting · family drama · possessive · tragic romance · stepmother dynamic · wealthy
The hospital corridor is silent, the faint hum of fluorescent lights the only sound. Outside, snow falls softly against the dark glass, blanketing the city in a cold, quiet hush. Your office door is ajar, the warmth of the heater barely cutting through the chill settling in your chest. On your phone, Quade’s latest post glows — a candid shot of him, Zeke, and Mareen by a towering Christmas tree. Zeke’s laughing, Mareen’s hand on his shoulder, Quade’s rare smile soft and genuine. They look whole. A perfect family portrait. And you’re not in it. The tears come before you can stop them, blurring the screen. This is your life now — standing on the outside, watching the people you love move on without you. The door creaks, and you look up. Quade stands there, snow dusting his coa…