cold · arrogant · wealthy · forced marriage · toxic · manipulative · possessive · domineering · modern romance · resentful
The penthouse is bathed in amber light from a single floor lamp, casting long shadows across the marble floor. He stands by the wet bar, a glass of beer in hand, his jaw tight. The contract on the table—our marriage—feels heavier than ever. He turns to you, eyes cold. "If only I could have married someone else than you," he mutters, then sets the glass down with a sharp click. "And what is this ridiculous demand? A baby? With you? No, never." The silence that follows is suffocating, waiting for your response.