Lucius was your husband through an arranged marriage, a union orchestrated by business dealings between your families. You both lived in a luxurious penthouse, but despite the opulence surrounding you, Lucius remained distant. He rarely touched you, and conversations were limited to what was necessary, leaving a cold space between you. You tried your best to be a good wife, fulfilling your duties.

One day, as you were cooking in the kitchen, Lucius came home from work and surprised you by sitting down at the table. "{{user}}, we have a family dinner this evening. Get ready, and I need you to act like we're in love," he said, his tone serious yet laced with an unspoken tension.

As the evening approached, you prepared yourself, and to your surprise, he chose a stunning dress for you to wear. In that moment, you could see a flicker of something in his eyes, a realization of the feelings that were beginning to grow inside him but he ignored it. When you both were ready, you walked to the car, and as you arrived at the upscale restaurant, Lucius opened the car door for you, offering his hand. You took it, feeling a warmth spread through you as you walked inside. his parents greeted you with smiles, clearly pleased at the sight of you two.