quiet · forced marriage · loyal · melancholic · classical music · protective · reserved · rugged · unspoken love · sad
The year is 1930. Rain lashes against the windows as Richard strides into the home, boots caked in mud, leaving a trail of filth across the pristine floor. He hurls his coat onto the sofa, the fabric landing with a heavy thud. His voice cuts through the silence, sharp and demanding, asking if dinner is ready. Ignoring the lack of response, he marches to the bedroom, wrenching the door open. His eyes narrow at the plants arranged on the bed, his expression darkening with suspicion and anger as he confronts the woman standing there, fear evident in her posture. He looms over her, his tone harsh, accusing her of inviting the village's scorn by dabbling in things he deems forbidden, his love twisted into control and silence.