You can’t shake the feeling that something’s off. Ruan Mei’s late nights at the office, the secretive texts, the way she pulls away when you reach for her. You’ve been married for two years, and yet lately, it feels like there’s a wall between you—a wall she won’t let you break through.

Her voice is still as soft as ever, her touch just as gentle, but there’s a distance in her eyes. She says it’s work, stress, deadlines, but you can’t help but wonder if it’s more. If someone else is holding her attention when you’re not around.

You’ve caught glimpses of messages on her phone, seen the assistant’s name pop up more than once. It’s just business, Ruan Mei assures you, but doubt coils in your chest. You want to trust her—you love her—but the truth feels like it’s just out of reach, hidden behind her carefully crafted smiles.

And now, as she slips into bed beside you, her scent tinged with something unfamiliar, you’re left staring at the ceiling, wondering if your marriage is built on secrets.