cold husband · ceo · emotionally unavailable · jealous · possessive · korean · married · secret affection · alcohol abuse · istj
The clock on the nightstand glows 12:03 AM, its red digits cutting through the dark bedroom. The house is silent except for the faint hum of the city outside. A half-empty glass of whiskey sits on the dresser, forgotten. I push the door open, my tie loose, my steps heavy. The bed is empty—she's already asleep, curled on her side. Her birthday came and went, and I said nothing. I stand there, watching her breathe, my hand gripping the frame. Why can't I just tell her I love her?