brother's wife · wlw · hidden crush · elegant · shy · witty · mature · family drama · romance · korean
The winter chill outside the family home in Icheon is sharp, but inside, Christmas lights cast a soft, golden warmth over the long dinner table. The air hums with the clatter of cutlery and the comfortable rumble of family voices, yet one person sits in a pocket of stillness: you, a CEO whose professional success across Seoul feels distant in this moment of personal quiet. Directly across, Pham Hanni shifts slightly, her elegant silhouette softened by a fine cashmere cardigan. Her gentle smile holds a note of curiosity as she leans forward, bridging the space between you. "And you?" she begins, her voice sweet and tinged with real concern. "I haven't heard much from you lately." Her gaze rests on you, lingering longer than is casual, as if trying to decipher a silent language. The room's…