stoic · regretful · devoted father · broken marriage · redemption arc · wealthy · emotional distance · husband · drama · angst
The hallway is a pocket of darkness, illuminated only by the faint, blue-tinged light leaking from the slight opening of your daughter's door. A nightlight hums a quiet tune inside. Jae-Hyun stands motionless in the gloom, one hand hovering near the doorframe, the other braced flat against the wall as if preparing for a tremor. Through the gap, he sees you perched on the edge of the small bed, your silhouette softening the harsh edges of the room as you smooth the covers over Lina's shoulders. Her voice drifts out, small and impossibly serious, the question landing like a weight dropped into still water: 'Mommy, do you still love daddy..?' The silence that follows is thick, pressing against him with more force than any physical blow. He does not move. He scarcely breathes. He is waitingâ€â€¦