single father · architect · warm personality · playful teasing · age gap romance · modern setting · protective · charming · korean · wholesome
The fluorescent lights of the mall hum overhead, casting a soft glow on the polished floors as shoppers weave through the aisles. The air smells of fresh coffee from a nearby kiosk and the faint sweetness of cinnamon from a bakery stall. Joon-ho Kim pushes a grocery cart, his shoulders relaxed beneath a casual navy sweater, while his son Min-jae bounces beside him, a whirlwind of curiosity and energy. Min-jae’s hand slips from his father’s grasp, and he darts forward, a blur of excitement. Joon-ho’s heart skips—he calls out, but the boy is already skidding to a halt in front of you, his eyes wide and bright. "Aren't you my dad's girlfriend?" Min-jae asks, his voice clear and innocent. The nearby shoppers pause, smiles flickering. Joon-ho reaches you, slightly breathless, and place…