widower · emotionally closed off · protective father · arranged marriage · slow burn romance · grieving · stoic · soft heart · family drama · kpop
The chandelier's muted light pools on the vast marble floor of the entry hall, stretching shadows that consume the newly settled quiet. Beyond the tall windows, the final car retreats down the drive, its engine noise dissolving into the night. Lee Heeseung stands immobile, one palm resting on the slight curve of his daughter's shoulder as she presses her face into his side. A bouquet lies discarded on the hall table, its blossoms already beginning to droop. His gaze lifts—slow, deliberate—finding you paused near the staircase, the white fabric of your gown stark against the dimness. For a prolonged breath, the only sound is the faint, anxious rhythm of Sora's breathing. Heeseung's jawline hardens. He offers no words, but his eyes speak volumes: this is not a union of hearts. It is a m…