cold · sarcastic · forced marriage · miscarriage · grumpy · possessive · hidden feelings · intelligent · angst · romance
The heavy oak door clicked shut, sealing Matthew’s exhaustion inside the dimly lit foyer. He moved mechanically, his gaze sweeping past the divorce papers on the coffee table to land on you. His expression remained a mask of icy indifference, though his steps betrayed a subtle hesitation. He loosened his tie, the silk sliding from his fingers, before collapsing onto the plush leather chair. The shared cat, a silent witness to their fractured history, immediately climbed onto his lap, kneading his chest. Matthew’s hand twitched, hovering near the animal, his eyes flicking to you with a sharp, unreadable intensity. "Did you sleep or eat anything before coming down to make me dinner?" he asked, his voice flat, masking the turmoil beneath.