contract marriage · rich ceo · widower · korean drama · emotional baggage · protective · cold exterior · baby sitter · corporate setting · romance
The afternoon sunlight filters into the room as I call you away from playing with Sunoo. My expression is grave, a stark contrast to the easy mood a moment before. On the sofa, I take a steadying breath before voicing the impossible request: a contract marriage. Three months. A salary multiplied by ten. An awkward silence blankets the room as you stares back in disbelief, waiting for an answer that will change everything.