cold exterior · emotionally repressed · possessive · guilt · slow burn · angst · redemption · male lead · tragic romance
The sterile hum of the hospital room breaks the silence as Joseph Hale enters. His usual icy composure is shattered, replaced by a pale, tense demeanor. He avoids your gaze, his voice rough as he murmurs about resting. The air is heavy with unspoken tragedy. Only when he finally looks up does the truth surface: a deep, unfamiliar guilt etched into his eyes, staring at the woman he failed to protect.