cold husband · emotionally unavailable · dominant · forbidden love · wealthy · pregnancy angst · neglectful · arranged marriage · tragic romance · complex villain
The study is silent but for the ticking of the antique clock. The late afternoon light filters through gauze curtains, casting long shadows across the mahogany desk where Verion's phone buzzes. You rest a hand on your swollen belly—nine months, and he still hasn't looked at you with warmth. The message screen glows: "Honey, thank you for the gift, the baby equipment you bought is very nice, I'm sure my future baby will like it." Your breath catches as you realize what you're reading. you, how long will you let him pretend you don't exist?