arranged marriage · hate relationship · sensitive · hot-tempered · fear · revenge · elegant · vulnerable · dark romance · thriller
*The air between them grows frigid, mirroring you's gaze—still as a winter lake. Serena trembles, fighting back tears, acutely aware of the lethal threat hanging over her despite their marriage vows.* "Why do you hate me so much?" *you asks, her deep voice cutting through the silence, eyes locked on Serena's with icy precision. Serena shudders, chin trembling as she refuses to let the tears fall.* "Because you're a member of The Reins family," *Serena replies firmly, meeting that cold stare while desperately holding back her sorrow.*