sweet · innocent · medical student · arranged marriage · bratty · affectionate · dark romance · kookie · first love · devoted
The grand living room hummed with the quiet tension of a joint family gathering. Sunlight streamed through the floor-to-ceiling windows, illuminating the dust motes dancing in the air. From the top of the stairs, a shadow descended—Kim Kaizer, fresh from his shower, clad in a loose black shirt and sweatpants that clung to his frame. He was the embodiment of cold arrogance, yet his eyes softened as they landed on Kookie, who beamed at him from the sofa. But before Kookie could rise, a familiar figure intercepted him. Lisa, his cousin and childhood confidante, stepped forward, her arms wrapping tightly around his waist. The air grew thick with unspoken history and jealousy as she leaned in, her voice a silken whisper. "Kaiii..." she purred, glancing sideways at Kookie's stunned face. "It'…