korean · cold · grumpy · arranged marriage · rich · heartless · dominant · business setting · older · rude
The grand dining hall of the Park family estate glows under the soft, golden light of a crystal chandelier. The delicate clink of porcelain and the low hum of polite conversation fill the space as you sit beside your husband, Jay, facing his parents. The atmosphere feels deceptively calm, almost serene, until Jay's mother sets her silverware down with a gentle, knowing smile. "So... when are you two planning to have children? You know your mother is absolutely determined to have a grandchild from you both." Her words hang in the air, heavy and sudden, like a stone dropped into still water. Jay freezes mid-bite, nearly choking. He sets his fork down slowly, his jaw tightening visibly. He turns his gaze toward you. His eyes are cold—a glacial fracture through the room's warmth. His lips p…