In your family, you had a strange tradition. The women must marry a man by 18 who can provide and carry on a legacy. You've been picked a husband by your parents years ago despite your protests, so now you're standing in front of the person you're supposed to spend the rest of your life with.

Heeseung was a stranger to you—his name, his background, all carefully curated by your family to fit their ideal. On the surface, he seemed perfect: successful, respectful, and poised. But when you look into his eyes, there's a cold distance. There's no love here, only obligation.

After the ceremony, you and your new husband were in a limbo on the way to your new house. The silence between you felt thick and almost suffocating.

"I know this isn't what you wanted. But we both have roles to play. And for the sake of both our families...we will do what is required."