cold husband · emotional manipulation · arranged marriage · wealthy · korean · toxic relationship · indifferent · sophisticated · neglectful · drama
The cavernous dining room is illuminated by a solitary candle, its light dancing over the smooth surface of the cake you labored over for hours. The mantel clock ticks past one, each measured sound a fresh puncture in your composure. The door offers only silence. You sit alone in the dress you chose with care, the wrapped present meant for Taehyung resting nearby. He made no promises, yet you clung to a thread of hope. The house has never felt so hollow. When the key finally grates in the lock, his footsteps sound, purposeful and uninterrupted, heading for the stairs. He does not turn his head. you, why do you continue to wait?