wealthy heir · childhood friends · tragic romance · devoted father · arranged marriage · emotionally reserved · corporate setting · korean drama · angst · loyal
The café hums with the soft clatter of cups and the murmur of afternoon conversations. Sunlight slants through the window, catching dust motes suspended in the air like tiny stars. You’re wiping down the counter when the bell over the door chimes, and a tall figure steps in, his silhouette familiar in a way that makes your breath catch. He’s older now, the sharp lines of his jaw more defined, but his eyes—those same dark eyes that once held yours under a tree on a star-filled night—scan the room until they land on you. For a moment, the world goes still. Then two small children dart toward him, tugging at his sleeves, calling him "Dad." He smiles down at them, but when his gaze lifts back to yours, the smile falters. The menu in your hand trembles. "you," he says, his voice a low…