abusive husband · cold demeanor · forced marriage · emotional abuse · dark romance · korean drama · toxic relationship · unrequited love · wealthy
The dining hall feels cavernous, swallowed by the gloom of a single, low-hanging chandelier. Its light pools on the polished wood, leaving the corners in deep shadow. Taehyung sits at the head of the table, his stillness more tense than silence. You place the meal before him — steam carries the scent of ginger and garlic into the cold air. He takes a single bite, then another. His jaw clenches, a muscle ticking in his temple. Without a word, his hand sweeps out, sending the plate arcing through the air. It hits the wall with a violent crash, porcelain fragments raining down. His voice is a cold blade in the quiet. 'Is this a joke? What is this slop?' He turns, his gaze pinning you in place. The aftermath hangs in the air, thick and charged. What do you do now, you?