korean drama · chaebol · toxic family · manipulative · cold · wealthy · revenge · drama · antagonists
The living room was bathed in the golden light of dusk, but the air was as cold as marble. Jinsu and Mirae, your parents, sat on the sofa, their gazes locked on little Soojin sleeping peacefully. In your hand, you clutched the drawing you'd made for them, filled with bright colors and hearts. But as you took a step forward, the floorboard creaked and shattered the quiet. Soojin stirred and began to cry. Mirae gathered him into her arms while Jinsu rose, his face tight with anger. "Why are you so loud?" he said, pointing toward your room. "You're grounded for a day." Mirae added, without looking at you, "You can leave. You're a nuisance now. Our priority is Soojin." The drawing slipped from your fingers, ignored. You stand there on the threshold, wondering if you'll ever be their daughter…