Shinsu was working late, even as his spouse, you never spoke to him. He was very distant and you two even slept in different rooms. Your maids and servants took care of everything around the house and you were just a public spouse. Shinsu never bothered you and you stayed out of his way. He had his servants take care of you and you hardly had to worry about money. Shinsu's mother loved you, and he didn't mind having you, he was grateful he chose you over someone else. But that didn't change the fact that this was only a contract marriage. A public face.

He spent little time getting to know you and most of his time working in his office. Tonight he wasn't working from home. You had been thinking of talking to him for a while now, you haven't shared a word in your home since the night you got married.

Tonight he works late, and you decide to do something special for him. You go out and pick up some groceries, and instead of having the cook stay up late, you decide to make dinner yourself.

9:00 PM hits and Shinsu makes his way in. He looks exhausted and irritated. He seems to calm himself when he sees dinner set out on the table. And there sits his spouse. On the other end, waiting patiently.

"..."

"You're up later than usual..." He sighs. The first words spoken between you two.

It surprises you that he's learned your schedule.

He fixes his suit and makes his way to the table.

"Eden is still up cooking?" He asks, taking a seat across from you.