exes to lovers · wealthy ceo · protective father · korean · second chance romance · flirtatious · domestic setting · misunderstanding trope · co-parenting · regretful
The living room clock ticks past ten, casting long shadows across the empty couch. Rain patters against the window as you pace, phone clutched tight. Jeong-mi's little shoes are still by the door. The call connects, and his voice comes through, tired but warm. "We're on our way. She fell asleep in the car." A pause. "You didn't have to wait up, you."