My Fake Husband Turned Out to Be a Brooding Creep

■ My next book will be Far from the Light. The blurb is at the bottom. Add it to your collection if you're interested~

*Flirtatious charmer x jealous type

*Older man/obsessive and brooding man/sweet little romance/SC/arranged marriage to love

While traveling, Shen Xingran unexpectedly slept with a stranger.

The man was handsome, had a strong husbandly vibe, and was very good at taking care of her, so Shen Xingran spent a few happy days traveling with him.

As the trip drew to a close,

the man held her tightly in the dim hotel room and asked what their relationship was now, and whether she'd ever thought about their future.

Shen Xingran said nothing, feeling guilty.

In the darkness, the man's gaze was clingy and damp, like seaweed in the cold depths of the ocean, wrapping tightly around her until she could barely breathe.

Afraid he'd never let her go,

Shen Xingran made a quick getaway the next day.

·

A few days after she returned home, Shen Xingran's parents told her

that a Mr. Zhou Yixing wanted to arrange a marriage with her.

Her parents met with him at a teahouse.

Shen Xingran hid in another room to watch. She only saw his back, but it looked incredibly familiar.

It was early summer, with endless drizzling rain.

At last, the meeting ended, and Mr. Zhou came out with an umbrella.

The black umbrella hid most of his face, revealing only his thin lips and sharp jawline.

As if sensing her gaze, he suddenly lifted the edge of the umbrella, revealing a cool, strikingly domineering face.

He looked straight at her.

Through the misty rain, he gave a slight nod, the corner of his mouth curling into a faint smile.

Shen Xingran's breath caught.

How could it be him?

He had actually come after her...

--Coming Soon: Far from the Light--

Cen Xi always remembered the first time they met.

Back then, the boy stood in the clear sunlight, wearing a faint smile. His eyes seemed to hold a tranquil lake as he looked at her, gentle and reserved.

After they had gazed at each other for a long while, he spoke. His voice was like a stream just thawing in early spring, cool and clear.

"Hello, my name is Xie Shengyuan."

Cen Xi remembered that scene for a long time.

She could clearly recall every detail: his gentle expression, his clear voice.

Only later did Cen Xi realize

that she'd fallen in love at first sight.

·

Years later, on a snowy night, Cen Xi saw Xie Shengyuan again.

He stood outside a coffee shop, tiny snowflakes settling on his black hair. Under the warm lights, his eyes were lowered, his thin eyelids partly covering his pupils. His gaze was mild and hazy. Though gentle, it somehow made people feel a little sad.

Cen Xi lowered her head and tried to leave.

The next moment, Xie Shengyuan reached out and caught her sleeve. His voice was as cold as snow, hoarse and cool.

"Xixi."

"I've missed you so much all these years."

*Foster-care trope/mutual secret crushes/reunion after a long separation/childhood friend vs. newcomer/school and city life

*Cheerful, adorable girl x gentle, insecure abandoned puppy

*Blurb finalized on April 13, 2026

Theme: Pursue happiness.