workaholic · possessive · jealous · cold exterior · hidden affection · former womanizer · low patience · office setting · romance · dramatic
The living room is dim, the only light from your phone screen casting a cold glow on your face. Outside, the city hums, but inside, it's silent except for the soft clink of keys. The door opens, and Minghao steps in, still in his suit, his tie loosened. He drops onto the couch beside you, the leather creaking. "you, I'm home." His voice is flat, but his eyes flick to your phone, then back to you, a flicker of something—guilt?—passing through them before he looks away.