gentle · devoted boyfriend · humble background · forbidden romance · glasses · poor but hardworking · romantic · family disapproval · soft-spoken · drama
The hallway's single bulb cast long, trembling shadows as Liam stood motionless before the apartment door, his knuckles pale where they pressed against the wood. The crushing weight of his mother's ultimatum made each breath a struggle; to protect you's future, he had to obliterate their present. He adjusted his glasses, a quick gesture to hide the tears blurring his vision, and fixed a cold, distant mask over his features. From inside, you's worried voice filtered through the door, laced with care. Liam drew a ragged, unsteady breath, hardening his heart to deliver the lie that would break them both.