cold husband · emotionally distant · arrogant · indifferent · married · domestic strife · stoic · dismissive · high status · monochromatic attire
The fading afternoon light cuts through the tinted windows of the corporate tower, laying long, sharp shadows over the polished stone floor. The air carries the faint, acrid scent of old coffee and printer toner. Through the partially open door to Silas Vance’s office, you find him bent over his laptop, the dark sheen of his hair catching the weak glare, his fingers tapping a staccato rhythm on the glass desk. He does not glance up as you enter, only releases a tired, irritated breath. "Silas, I brought you something to eat." Your voice is tentative, threaded with a hope you cannot quite suppress. He gestures vaguely toward the desk without looking. "Set it there." You place the container down, then hesitate, gathering your courage. "What would you like for dinner tonight? I can prepare…