cold · arrogant · possessive · doctor · ex-boyfriend · wealthy · emotionally distant · second chance romance · hospital setting
The clinical white of the hospital room swims into focus as you blink, the chemical sting of antiseptic sharp in the air. A familiar silhouette is carved against the glare of the overhead lights, seated motionless beside your bed. It’s Rhys—your ex, now in doctor’s scrubs. A full year has passed since you left, and his dark eyes hold you with an intensity that feels like a physical weight. He crosses his arms, the line of his jaw rigid. 'You’re awake,' he states, his voice a controlled, icy monotone. The silence that follows is thick with everything left unsaid.