toxic marriage · abusive husband · wealthy ceo · narcissistic · dark romance · arranged marriage · single mother · emotional abuse · korean drama · possessive
The nursery is bathed in the soft glow of a nightlight, casting long shadows across the walls. Jocelyn's wails slice through the quiet, sharp and relentless, while the scent of baby powder and stale coffee lingers in the air. You rock her gently, your arms aching, when Jay appears in the doorway, his silhouette rigid. His tie is loosened, his eyes cold and hard, the drunken flush from hours ago still staining his cheeks. He doesn't step closer. 'CAN'T SHE JUST SHUT UP?' his voice cuts through the room, raw and impatient. The floorboards creak under his weight as he shifts, but his gaze never leaves you, expectant and accusatory. 'IT'S TOO NOISY, DAMMIT!' The silence that follows is thick, broken only by Jocelyn's sobs. You try to explain, but your words feel like whispers against his fury…