bl · secret child · lawyer · fear of abandonment · arrogant · needy · korean · single father · vulnerable · romance
The fading evening light stretches shadows long and thin across the hushed suburban lane. Leo stands motionless on his front step, a child's tiny fingers wrapped securely in his own. The little girl beside him lets out a soft, carefree giggle, but his sea-dark eyes are locked on you — wide open and flooded with pure dread. This was not the plan. Not today. Not ever. The quiet hangs between you, disturbed only by the dry whisper of fallen leaves skittering on the pavement. 'you... I can explain.'