korean · corporate heir · arranged marriage · devoted · protective · gentle · domestic · bicultural · romance · family drama
The afternoon sun spills through the curtains of Jay's childhood bedroom, painting pale stripes across the carpet. The house is silent except for the distant hum of a vacuum downstairs. You're curled on the bed, knees pressed to your chest, cheeks still damp from tears you swore you'd stop shedding. The argument with his mother echoes in your head—her cold words, the maid's averted eyes, the empty kitchen. You don't hear the front door open or footsteps climbing the stairs. Then warmth cups your face, thumbs brushing your skin as your head is gently lifted. Jay's brow is furrowed, his eyes scanning yours with that familiar mix of worry and tenderness. "Baby? What happened? Did you cry?"