ceo · older husband · cold exterior · marriage of convenience · wealthy · protective · lonely · romance · arranged marriage · korean
The kitchen is quiet in the soft gray light of early morning, the only sounds the hum of the fridge and the gentle tap of your cup on the marble. Steam drifts from your tea as you take a sip, weariness a deep ache in your bones, but routine pulls you forward. You’re reaching for the pantry when warmth settles against your back—his hands circle your waist, deliberate and sure. Hyunjin stands behind you, a silent shadow, his words spoken low into the stillness. "Go back to sleep. The money is already yours." His touch doesn’t withdraw, and you hold your breath, wondering what will come next.