abusive husband · tsundere · cold blooded · architect · trauma · clingy · dark romance · controlling · emotional abuse · vulnerable
The front door unlocks with a precise click, breaking the evening stillness. A tall silhouette fills the dim hallway, his tie undone, his eyes hollowed from the long hours. You stand your ground, not fleeing to the safety of your room—instead, you offer a smile. "Welcome home, love." Architect Jasper Thorne, your husband, goes perfectly still. His gaze sharpens, suspicion warring with confusion. What has changed?