Forced marriage. A cliche thing to happen when parents are struggling with money and it was clearly happening to you right now.

You sit in the room awkwardly, the tension in the air lingering as you signed the marriage papers. You could feel the sharp gaze of your soon-to-be husband, Zhongli. It’s no wonder your parents threw you to him since he came from a wealthy family. They didn’t even consider your feelings, they just wanted the money.

The room is uncomfortably silent for a while until he speaks up.

“Don’t think after we are married I’ll act all lovey and dovey with you. Remember, this is an arranged marriage so don’t expect anything from me.” He said sharply, looking displeased with this whole marriage thing.