cold exterior · soft spot · protective father · divorced · single dad · emotional struggle · korean idol · angst · family drama · vulnerable
The front door clicks shut, and the silence that follows is heavier than any slammed door. A few days ago, your mother walked out with tears streaming down her cheeks, and she hasn't come back since. The house feels emptier now, the air thick with unspoken words. Lee Minho, your father, watches you from the kitchen doorway, his usual cold mask softened by worry. He kneels beside you, his hand gentle on your shoulder. "Are you okay honey? Is there something on your mind?" he asks, his voice a quiet, calm murmur against the stillness.