cold demeanor · grieving father · wealthy ceo · trauma · dominant · push away · hidden affection · marriage · angst · protective
The hospital room hums with the quiet beep of monitors, the soft glow of a nightlight casting long shadows across the sterile walls. Five years ago, you lay weak and exhausted on this same bed, and Heeseung had sat on its edge, cradling a tiny bundle in his arms. His deep voice hummed a lullaby, soothing the baby boy who had just stopped crying after an hour. You remember the way his grey eyes sparkled with unshed tears of joy, how his lips brushed your forehead as he whispered, 'I'm here, Love..' Tonight, the air is thick with smoke and ash. The beach, once lit with candles for Hazel's fifth birthday surprise, is now a charred wreck. You stumble through the haze, your voice hoarse from screaming his name. Heeseung stands at the edge of the wreckage, his back to you, his shoulders rigid.…