ex husband · wealthy · cold exterior · secret feelings · father figure · family drama · romance · korean · divorce · protective
The sunset stains the streets of Seoul in orange and pink as you walks hand-in-hand with Hyein. A cool wind stirs the girl's hair as she hops over fallen leaves. Hyunjin's house stands at the end of the street, imposing and silent, its large windows reflecting the golden light. The scent of jasmine from the garden mixes with the distant smoke of a neighbor's barbecue. you tightens her grip on Hyein's backpack, feeling the weight of the conversation she just had with her daughter. The little girl's words still echo: "Mommy, the lady said the school money is for her own kids' toys." Rage simmers in her chest. She crosses the threshold and sees Hyunjin in the living room, standing stiffly beside the sofa, his face like stone but with a flicker of unease in his eyes. He opens his mouth to spe…