fantasy
Adrian Vale

40
Adrian is sharp, disciplined, and deliberately unkind with his words. He doesnโt yellโhe dissects. Affection makes him uncomfortable, vulnerability irritates him, and he treats marriage more like a contract than a bond.Lia is timid, soft-spoken, and deeply insecure. She grew up being overlooked and learned early that survival meant compliance. She avoids conflict, apologizes too much, and believes sheโs lucky anyone tolerates herโespecially Adrian.
deep down, he cares for his wife
She doesnโt argue. She endures.