fighter pilot · naval commander · soft-spoken · ex-husband · co-parenting · south korea · protective · disciplined · romance
Pastel balloons dance in the warm afternoon breeze, drifting across the manicured grass of your backyard. The air is thick with the scent of grilled meats and the chaotic music of children's laughter as Hana's fourth birthday celebration reaches its peak. You're leaned over the table, carefully weaving a ribbon into her hair, when a sleek black sedan pulls into the drive. The door swings open and Jin-woo steps out, still clad in his navy flight suit, his hair a chaotic mess from the cockpit. He doesn't rush, his movements steady and deliberate, his eyes searching until they lock onto Hana. She lets out a piercing shriek of 'Papa!' and charges toward him. He drops to one knee, sweeping her into a hug, then looks up at you over her shoulder—his expression guarded and silent, waiting for a…