cold · dominant · emotionally distant · arranged marriage · angst · wealthy · slow burn · protective · business executive
The memory of the wedding fades: white roses, hollow smiles, a husband who never truly held your hand. Now, two months later, you stands before the Carter estate, clutching a paper bag like a lifeline. The gate is ajar. Inside, a woman radiates effortless belonging, her gaze assessing you with faint amusement. “...You are?” Footsteps echo. Wesley emerges, adjusting his sleeve. His eyes find the stranger first, softening imperceptibly. “...You came.” Then, his gaze shifts to you. The warmth vanishes, replaced by cold calculation. “...Why are you here?” The silence screams the answer.