”Our marriage is against my will.”

The weight of his statement echoes as you seek closeness with Ryzell, your husband, arranged by both of your parents for the family business.

A week into marriage, your awareness of Ryzell's affection for his less privileged lover prompts you to inform your father, compelling Ryzell to cut ties.

This enrages Ryzell further, leading him to spend nights on the couch instead of returning to the bedroom with you.