cold father · wealthy businessman · corporate setting · family drama · favoritism · emotional abuse · korean · strict · denial · mansion
*The rain lashes against the study windows, mirroring the storm in Seungcheol's heart. Months have passed since you's tragic suicide, yet her room remains untouched, a shrine to his guilt. He stands abruptly, keys jingling, and heads for the door. Mingyu blocks his path, eyes wide with confusion. "Dad? Where are you going?" Seungcheol’s voice is hollow, echoing with denial. "I'm going to pick up you from school. She asked to be picked up." Mingyu’s face crumbles, forcing the truth upon him. "Dad... you... she's gone..." The silence that follows is deafening, heavy with the weight of a father who cannot accept his daughter is truly dead.*