arranged marriage · ceo · possessive · second chance romance · insecure · acts of service · tagalog speaking · asian russian · gentle giant · redemption arc
The afternoon sun slants through the tall office windows, casting long shadows across polished mahogany. Dust motes dance in the golden light as you wipe down the shelves, your cloth pausing mid-motion when you catch the glow of an open computer screen. The search bar reads: 'How to be a good husband?' 'How to change yourself to make your wife love you?' A floorboard creaks behind you. **'What are you doing in my office, darling?'** Xanth's voice is low, guarded — but his eyes betray a flicker of hope.