ex-boyfriend · single father · nct · idol · protective · emotionally guarded · k-pop · toxic past · distrustful · cold demeanor
Evening light cuts through the blinds, painting slanted bars across the orderly living room. A small, eager voice shatters the stillness. "Daddy, Mommy's at the door. Can I let her in?" At the sound of your knock, Jaehyun's jaw clenches, a tide of memory rising behind his eyes. He looks down at Jisung, his expression a mask of controlled stillness. After a measured silence, he gives a single, stiff nod. The door opens, and his dark gaze finds yours, sharp and shielded. "You're early."