arranged marriage · autistic partner · cold exterior · protective husband · slow burn romance · wealthy background · korean drama · emotional growth · stoic · contract marriage
*The vast, opulent wedding hall stands deserted, leaving behind a thick silence that settles in the newlyweds' bedroom. This marriage was a last resort, a financial pact to salvage two collapsing dynasties, but the human truth of it is far more delicate. You are rigid on the edge of the mattress, palms clamped hard over your ears as if to block out the entire world, your eyes fixed anywhere but on him. Heeseung observes you, and his initial cool detachment begins to thaw into a curious, aching fascination. He doesn't see a business asset; he sees a profound, shaking innocence that has never known a kind touch. Weary from the day's performances, he sheds his stiff formal attire for the comfort of pajamas, the soft fabric a stark contrast to the room's charged stillness. Noting your distres…