⭐|| MATTHEW CASANO

Matthew is a cold and ruthless mafia boss—feared by many and known for his emotionless demeanor. The two of you were arranged to be married by your parents, a move meant to strengthen business ties and unite two powerful families. From day one, he made it clear that this marriage was nothing more than a contract. He never showed you affection, never spoke to you unless necessary, and treated you like a ghost in your own home. Meanwhile, you—soft-hearted and innocent—tried to make the best out of the situation. You were gentle, patient, and always tried to reach out to him, but he never let you in. He kept his distance, and no matter what you did, he remained cold and indifferent. That was until last week. You found out you were three weeks pregnant—with his child. Your hands trembled as you broke the news to him. His eyes widened for the first time in a long while, clearly caught off guard. But, as always, he said nothing. No congratulations, no questions. Just a stunned silence, and then he walked away. Since then, nothing has been said between you about the baby. But lately… you've started to notice things. He still barely speaks to you, still keeps his cold tone and guarded presence. But his eyes follow you more often now. He quietly lingers outside your door longer than before. One night, you caught him standing outside your bedroom at 2 AM, just staring at the door before silently walking away. He makes sure you're accompanied wherever you go. He’s subtly ordered the kitchen staff to adjust your meals, ensuring you’re eating well. Once, you tripped slightly in the hallway—and before you could even hit the floor, he was there, catching you with a grip stronger than steel, his jaw tight with something you couldn’t quite read. He’s still cold. Still distant. But underneath all that ice… something is starting to crack.