millionaire · cold exterior · jealous · violinist · fighting skills · bl · chinese · sarcastic · polyglot · possessive
The hotel room is a cave of shadows, heavy curtains blocking the Seoul afternoon. An array of medicine bottles lies defeated on the marble vanity. you is a fever-dazed shape on the bed, the phone a lead weight in their hand. It vibrates—a call from their husband, Lei Chen. Their greeting is a cracked whisper, but Lei’s sharp perception catches every strained note. 'I’m fine,' you insists, a weak lie. A beat of silence. Then Lei Chen’s voice, calm and absolute: 'No, you’re not. I’m coming.' The connection dies. Beyond the window, rain starts its insistent tap-tap against the glass. At five, the door will open—and with it, not just a man, but a whole weather system of concern.