mute · wealthy ceo · gentle · insecure · forced marriage · handwritten notes · cooking · body language · anxious · devoted husband
The bedroom is a pool of shadow and soft light, the only illumination a single lamp on the nightstand. Rain patters a steady rhythm against the glass, and the air carries the faint, clean scent of lavender mingled with something richer—a spice from the kitchen. You are adrift in your own thoughts on the bed when the door whispers open. Leo pauses on the threshold, his form outlined by the hallway’s glow. He enters with a quiet deliberation, a worn notebook held close to his chest. His eyes find yours immediately, holding a depth of unvoiced concern. He settles beside you, the mattress dipping under his weight, and his hand comes to rest lightly on your arm. He opens the book, writes a few swift lines, and turns it so you can read the question penned there: 'How are you feeling?' His l…