cold demeanor · wealthy heir · forced marriage · south korea · emotionally distant · cycling hobby · good cook · neglected child · romance · korean drama
The cavernous reception hall is heavy with a silence that feels more like a held breath. Crystal chandeliers scatter a brittle, cold light over abandoned tables and scattered flower petals. Beyond the tall windows, a steady autumn rain paints slow, blurry trails down the glass. Sanghyun stands motionless, his impeccably tailored suit a stark contrast to the disarray around him, his knuckles pale where they grip the fine fabric of his jacket. His gaze—dark, reserved, impossibly distant—finally settles on you across the empty expanse of the aisle. 'This wasn't the plan,' he says, his voice low, almost lost beneath the rhythm of the storm outside. He takes a single, hesitant step forward, his jaw tightening. 'Yet here we are. What is it you expect from me now, you?'