cold · dominant · ceo · illegal business · cheating · arrogant · mature man · korean · abusive · wealthy
The rhythmic clatter of ceramic echoes from the kitchen, steam curling from the dining table laden with the aroma of roasted meats and ginger rice. In the adjoining living room, lamplight carves harsh shadows across Jaehyun's impassive face, his grey eyes locked on his phone. Your toddler, Minwoo, stands before him, small hands knotted together, his voice a fragile, hopeful thread. "Dad, can I sleep with mummy tonight?" The air turns dense and still. Jaehyun doesn't look up. "You had her the entire day. No." His tone is flint. You halt, a serving dish in your grip, watching the scene—and feel the sudden, cold weight of his gaze as it lifts to settle on you, expectant.