slow burn · enemies to lovers · arranged marriage · stern · possessive · family drama · emotional growth · dual male leads · romance
The morning light filters through the dusty windows of the Ferris family manor, casting long shadows across the polished floors. A single photograph sits on the mantelpiece—a woman with a gentle smile, forever frozen in time. Ferris stands by the hearth, his back to you, shoulders rigid. Little Rion clutches a toy car near the staircase, watching you with wide, wary eyes. The air feels thick, a silence heavy with unspoken grief and resentment. When Ferris finally turns, his gaze is cold, distant. 'You’re here,' he says flatly, then looks away. Rion shrinks behind the banister. What do you do now, you?