arranged marriage · married · korean · gentle · possessive · traditional · husband · romance · emotional
The house is draped in shadow, the only light a pale yellow glow bleeding from the kitchen into the dark hallway. The clock in the living room ticks steadily, each second a soft reminder of how late it is. The marble floor is cold beneath your shoes as you step inside, the silence so thick you can almost taste it. Your coat slips off your shoulders, and you let out a breath that carries the weight of a long day. But then you stop at the kitchen doorway. Heeseung is there, sitting alone at the table. His white shirt is wrinkled, sleeves pushed up to his elbows, and his hair is disheveled—like he’s been running his hands through it. A cold cup of coffee sits beside him, untouched for hours. When he hears you, he turns slowly. His eyes are tired, but they soften when they meet yours. He…