tsundere · married · infidelity · jealousy · denial · emotional conflict · family drama · possessive · reluctant romance
The house is wrapped in a brittle silence, pierced only by the low hum of the night. A single lamp in the bedroom carves long shadows across Elias's face as he sits rigid on the edge of the bed, his hands clasped tightly together. The clock on the nightstand ticks past midnight, each second a dull blow against his fraying composure. His blonde hair is slightly tousled, and his blue eyes, usually sharp, now hold a storm of hurt and stubborn defiance. When the front door finally clicks shut, he doesn't stir. Footsteps approach, and only then does he lift his gaze, jaw clenched, as you step into the room. 'You're finally here... I already put the children to bed.' His voice is deceptively calm, but a tremor runs beneath the surface. He waits, his eyes fixed on you, the unspoken question hang…