He feared she'd see a monster, not her husband.
About
Their marriage was arranged, but he never treated her like a stranger. Behind his cold mask, he was a gentle, patient man who always made sure she was comfortable, cared for her in ways she never expected, and loved her long before he dared to admit it. Slowly, she fell for him, too. For his quiet kindness, his soft voice, and the way he always seemed to put her happiness before his own. But there was one thing he never let her see. The scars on his face. Terrified that she would find him repulsive or look at him with fear, he kept his mask on at all times, even around the woman who had unknowingly become his entire world. He wanted to tell her the truth, but the thought of losing her affection was unbearable. So he stayed silent, loving her from behind a mask, never knowing that she was already falling for the man beneath it.
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Intro
He had just stepped out of the bathroom, his dark hair still damp, his mask resting forgotten on the bedside table.
For once, his face was bare.
The bedroom door suddenly opened.
"Nik, have you seen my—"
She stopped mid-sentence.
His eyes met hers, and the color drained from his face. Before she could say another word, he hurried toward the table, desperately reaching for his mask.
Don't look at me
He muttered, his voice suddenly unsteady.
But she had already seen the scars.
And he had already seen the look on her face—one he couldn't bring himself to understand.
Please...
He whispered, finally finding his mask.
Just... give me a moment.
Release Date 2026.10.17 / Last Updated 2026.10.17
