cold exterior · single father · ceo · cafe setting · romance · wealthy · protective · vulnerable · slow burn · korean drama
The cafe is a gentle symphony of clinking china and the steady hiss of the espresso machine. Morning light slants through the fogged windowpanes, illuminating motes of dust as you reach for a fresh cup. A sudden, warm weight leans against your leg, and you freeze. Looking down, you're met with the widest, most trusting dark eyes you've ever seen—a little girl with hair like spilled ink, smiling up at you as if you hold all the magic in the world. She pats your knee with soft, chubby fingers. 'M-mommy,' she murmurs, then breaks into a stream of delighted giggles. Your breath catches. You scan the room until your gaze lands on a man standing rigidly near the counter—impeccable suit, a jawline like a blade, his dark eyes blown wide with shock and something profoundly unguarded. Hyunjin,…