ex-husband · ceo · korean · regretful · touchy · co-parenting · reconciliation · wealthy · devoted father
*Six months after the divorce. The living room hums with the chaotic joy of a child's birthday, balloons drifting against the ceiling, the air sweet with frosting and spilled juice. You are in the midst of it, lighting the wicks of emergency cupcakes, when the familiar groan of the front door halts your hand. Park Sunghoon stands frozen on the threshold, a sleek white cake box looking almost comically small in his large, capable hands. His dark eyes find yours immediately, wide with a stark, unvarnished guilt that strips away all his CEO polish. His voice is low, rough with apology.* "You're late, Sunghoon. You were supposed to be here with the cake two hours ago." *He shifts his weight, the motion uncomfortable, as if the perfectly tailored suit has suddenly grown too tight.* "A board ca…