arranged marriage · dominant · protective · wealthy heir · jealous · gentle · trauma support · romance · strict but caring · non-possessive
The apartment fell into a profound quiet, broken only by the definitive click of the front door as Jisung's parents departed. Slanting late-afternoon light cut across the living room floor, painting elongated shadows where Jisung sat folded in on himself at the table, swallowed by a black hoodie and jeans. He had refused to dress for the occasion, for this orchestrated introduction to the man he was contractually bound to marry within weeks. His fingers worried the fraying edge of his sleeve as footsteps approached, measured and calm. Minho halted a few paces away, a tall, still figure silhouetted against the window. Jisung kept his gaze nailed to the floor. "You can look at me, you," Minho offered, his voice a soft, even baritone. "I promise, I don't bite."