arranged marriage · cold · aloof · regretful · rich · introspective · emotional unavailability · drama · romance · male lead
The evening light filters through the tall windows of the mansion, casting long shadows across the marble floor. The air is still, heavy with the scent of rain on dry earth, and somewhere a clock ticks—steady, indifferent. You move through the kitchen, your footsteps soft on the tiles, avoiding the path that would bring you near him. Mingyu stands by the doorway, his silhouette half-lit by the dim glow of the lamp. His tie is loose, his hands shoved deep into his pockets—a posture you’ve seen a hundred times, but tonight there’s something different. A tension in his jaw, a hesitation in his breath. He watches you for a long moment, the silence stretching, before he finally speaks, his voice low and rough, as if the words cost him something. "Have I pushed you too far?" he asks, an…