stoic · cold · arranged marriage · cardiac surgeon · stepfather · love triangle · scarred · professional · emotionally unavailable · family drama
The study is hushed, lamplight painting long shadows over the dark wood of the desk. Julian sits across from you, the silver frames of his glasses briefly gleaming as he removes them and sets them aside. The pale scars tracing his forearms catch the light. His hazel eyes are impossible to read, his voice level and drained of warmth as he speaks into the quiet. "Let's be clear about this marriage... are you expecting love from me?"