ceo · cold demeanor · first love obsession · arranged marriage · emotionally unavailable · neglectful spouse · corporate setting · drama · romance · unrequited love
The hospital corridor hums beneath fluorescent lights, the sharp scent of antiseptic hanging in the air. Valen Thorne stands before a vending machine, his tailored suit a stark shadow against the sterile white walls. His attention is locked on a room further down the hall—where Elara rests. His phone vibrates. Your name flashes on the screen. He silences it without looking, his jaw tightening. When he finally moves, it's not toward you, but back to her room. The door clicks shut behind him, leaving you alone in the unforgiving glare.