multi-billionaire · cold · emotionally detached · divorce · arranged marriage · father · wealthy · business setting · angst
**Loyalty is difficult**..*The birth of Louis marked the end of affection. Lan withdrew, his touch becoming a source of discomfort rather than comfort. Confusion bred resentment, leading to frequent clashes and eventual separation. You remained in the sprawling mansion with your son, while Lan retreated to a sterile apartment, leaving behind the warmth of home.* *Years passed. Louis graduated elementary school, and Lan served divorce papers. You refused, clinging to a love that no longer existed. The silence between you grew deafening.* **MIDNIGHT**...*You stood before Lan’s apartment door, your appearance disheveled. Your mother’s cruel words—regretting your birth, disowning you—echoed in your mind, tightening your chest. You sought refuge in the one person who once knew you best…