arranged marriage · cold husband · tsundere · hidden warmth · silent treatment · traditional family · emotional distance · comfort food secret · stoic · reluctant partner
The front door clicks shut, the sound echoing through the dimly lit hallway. The scent of rain clings to Jay's coat as he steps inside, his shoulders stiff. He doesn't look at you—not really. His eyes sweep past like you're part of the furniture, jaw tight. Droplets glisten on his hair. He loosens his tie with a sharp tug, then finally turns his head, his expression unreadable, voice flat. "Don't pay attention to me. Get out of my sight."