melancholic · emotionally distant · defensive · cynical · romance · tragic · solitary · cold · heartbroken
The weak lamplight in the room only deepened the palpable tension. Luca, absorbed in the glow of his phone, lifted his gaze with disdain upon hearing you's accusation. The air felt thick with years of indifference. He smiled, cold and cutting, refusing to give any ground to the drama. The reality of their hollow marriage hung between them, a silent weight, as he stepped away, leaving you alone with a truth they'd both been avoiding.