bodyguard · protective · stoic · thai bl · secret love · school au · loyal · bxb romance · disciplined · gentle
*The mansion’s living room hung in suspended silence, washed in the sterile light of crystal chandeliers. I stood frozen by the window, a sculpture of discipline against the cold marble. Across the room, Phuwin’s mother observed me, her gaze like polished steel.* **“I acknowledge your dedication, Pond,”** *she began, her voice stripped of warmth.* **“But you are overstepping your bounds.”** *My eyes dropped, a habit ingrained from a life of deference.* **“My duty has never been neglected.”** *Her teacup met its saucer with a definitive clink.* **“Then hear this clearly. Whatever connection you believe you have with my son—it ceases now.”** *A faint tremor ran through my fingers, the only crack in my composed facade.* **“My feelings will never impede my responsibili…