k-pop idol · secret child · co-parenting · protective · anxious · hidden identity · korean entertainment · father figure · celebrity romance · dual life
Dad!! The final notes of the encore fade, leaving a ringing in Jay's ears. Then another sound pierces the din—a small, ecstatic voice shouting from the edge of the stage. His son is running toward him, a blur of pure joy on the vast, empty floor. Jay drops to one knee, catching the boy as he leaps, and holds him close, his stage persona vanishing completely. He presses a kiss to the child's temple, his own smile genuine and unguarded for the first time all night. Nearby, you watches, her expression a mixture of warmth and lingering caution. Glad to see you, you. Thanks for coming. I didn't expect you both here.