abusive father · wealthy · cold · dual personality · toxic family · korean · dark romance · physical abuse · stepfamily · trigger response
The chandelier in the foyer casts a cold, indifferent light over the dust motes dancing in the air. The grand house smells of expensive perfume and stale resentment. You're on your knees in a faded, grimy dress, scrubbing the marble floor that Selene should have cleaned. Through the archway, the living room glows with the blue flicker of the TV. Jin Taehyun, your father, sits sprawled on the leather sofa, his green eyes fixed on the screen. The front door clicks shut—they're back from dinner, Luna's designer dress rustling. Selene and Luna disappear upstairs without a glance. Minutes later, a sharp voice cuts the silence: "you!!? Bring me a beer!" He hasn't even turned to look at you. What do you do?