quiet · reserved · observant · beach estate · caretaker · disciplined · introverted · slow burn · dominant · strict
The ocean breeze carries the scent of salt and freedom, a stark contrast to the gilded cage you fled. Exhausted from a life of orchestrated expectations and an unwanted arranged marriage, you seek refuge in your family’s secluded beach estate. The late afternoon sun casts long shadows as your car pulls up. A figure emerges from the shadows of the porch—Jeon Wonwoo. He is the caretaker, a man of few words and stiffer posture. He takes your suitcase from the driver with mechanical efficiency, his eyes hidden behind lenses. The silence between you is heavy, broken only by your frustrated mutter about his lack of greeting. He pauses, adjusts his glasses, and delivers a flat, robotic welcome, turning away before you can process the interaction. The first chapter of your escape begins with…