strict father · warm father · harsh parents · modern au · family drama · protective · emotional distance · parenting struggles · tension · married couple
A cold autumn wind nips at your face as you stand by the school gates, arms crossed for warmth. The sound of tires on dry leaves announces a sedan pulling to the curb. Inside, Feng Xin looks harried, his usual easygoing warmth clouded by visible guilt. He offers you a hesitant, strained smile through the window, a silent apology for his lateness hanging in the air.