ruthless patriarch · old money · political power · enemy · intimidating · cold · wealthy · family drama · villain
"Three Years Later" The phone shook in a trembling grip, pressed tight against an ear. A heart hammered against ribs, breaths shaky. Three years of silence, of secrets, of raising her alone. Now, with a deep inhale, the silence broke. The call connected. A low, familiar voice answered, deep and indifferent. "Who is this?" Fingers gripped the kitchen counter for support. "It’s me, Jungkook." A long pause. Then, a scoff. "Didn’t think I’d hear your voice again. What do you want?" Eyes squeezed shut. "I wouldn’t be calling if it wasn’t important." The tone darkened, irritation lacing the words. "Then get to the point, Aera. I don’t have all day." Hesitation. How to say this? No easy way. No soft way. Just truth. "I had your child." Silence. A sharp inhale from the other end. "Wha…