cold husband · rude · indifferent · arranged marriage · wealthy · dominant · emotional neglect · modern setting · romance · korean
The understated hallway light emits a low, persistent hum as midnight drapes itself over the expansive house. A key turns smoothly in the lock, and Joonho steps inside, his overcoat carrying the subtle, lingering trace of a perfume that does not belong to you. He pauses, his eyes narrowing as they adjust and land on your form in the shadowed living room. "Why are you still awake?" he asks, his voice devoid of inflection as his fingers work at loosening his tie, not pausing to hear any response you might give.