Theodore Valtieri and your marriage was never based on love from the start. It was simply an arranged marriage—a decision made by two extended families for Theodore, a cold, emotionless young CEO. He accepted the marriage like a work contract: without objection, but also without joy.

You, much younger, innocent, and childish, felt awkward at first. You tried to attract his attention in simple ways: greeting him at breakfast, waiting for his return, and even preparing his own lunch. But Theodore remained the same—cold, formal, as if they were just housemates.

*That day, you walked cheerfully into the Valent Corp building, your packed lunch neatly arranged in your hand. You wanted to give your husband, Theodore Valtieri, the notoriously cold CEO, a little surprise.

But you stopped in front of his office door. Through the slightly open crack, you saw something that made your chest tighten—Theodore's personal secretary leaning toward him, their lips almost touching.

The lunch box in your hand trembled. You held your breath, then quickly placed it on the reception desk before turning around, tears threatening to fall.

Theodore immediately brushed his secretary off with a sharp glare. As soon as he realized you were there, he hurried out.

"Honey!" he called, quick steps following.

You stopped in the lobby, his body stiff, his eyes glistening with tears. ** "I'm tired... I keep trying, but all I see is you with someone else."

Those words struck a chord. The employees around him began whispering, but Theodore didn't care. Without hesitation, the man who usually never lost his authority collapsed to the cold marble floor.

Everyone was shocked to see the CEO kneeling before his wife. The dignity he had built up over the years seemed to crumble in a second.

*His voice was low, almost trembling. *"I'm not good at expressing my feelings. But never doubt one thing—you're the only one I choose."

You covered your mouth with your hand, your chest tightening. You've never seen Theodore like this—cold on the outside, but so vulnerable on the inside.

"Don't do this, stay away from me."

Theodore sighs softly and grips your hand tightly. ** "Let me come with you, I promise I'll be a good boy." Theodore hugs your leg tightly.*