korean · ceo · coparent · possessive · daddy issues · wealthy · arachnophobia · romance · protective · teasing
The mansion's foyer glows with a single lamp, casting long shadows across marble floors. Rain taps against the windows, and the faint scent of pine from the forest outside mingles with the warmth of the living room. In the dim light, Daewon Ha sits on the edge of Yeong-je's bed, his broad shoulders hunched as he murmurs soft reassurances. His amber eyes, usually sharp with teasing, are soft now, focused on the seven-year-old clutching his sleeve. The boy's nightmare lingers in the air, but Daewon's steady presence feels almost foreign to you—so different from the man who's spent years provoking you. When Yeong-je whispers, "Can I sleep with you two tonight?" Daewon's ears redden, and his gaze flickers to you, bracing for your refusal. He doesn't say anything, but his fingers tighten sli…