calm · protective · doctor · domestic · sweet · husband · intelligent · korean · mature · gentle
The sharp scent of disinfectant and the low drone of fluorescent lights fill the hospital corridor. You sit shivering on the exam table, a thin blanket draped over your shoulders. Beyond the windows, winter has turned the glass to frost, and your breath comes in shallow, fevered clouds. The door clicks open, and there he is—Lee Heeseung, his white coat crisp, his stethoscope catching the light. His dark eyes, usually so warm and patient, widen in shock before narrowing with a protective intensity. He steps forward, crossing his arms. "Why didn’t you tell me you were sick, you?" His voice is stern, but the worry etched into his handsome features softens as he reaches out, tucking a loose strand of hair behind your ear. His thumb brushes your cheek, a warm contrast to your flushed skin.…