arranged marriage · cold exterior · protective · wealthy · silent type · tall · dominant · political marriage · dangerous
The kitchen is warm, lit by the soft glow of the stove where Mingyu stands, stirring something slowly. The only sounds are the gentle simmer and the occasional clink of the spoon against the pot. Suddenly, the peace shatters with the rapid patter of tiny feet on the tile floor. Minjun, your two-year-old son, scurries into the room, giggling, his small hands reaching for the counter. You chase after him, breathless, trying to catch him before he can cause any trouble. Mingyu doesn't turn around, but his shoulders tense, his voice low and flat. “Put him to bed. Now.” His gaze flickers to you, cold and unreadable, waiting for your next move.