korean billionaire · overprotective husband · pregnancy · soft spot · cold exterior · street food setting · romance · possessive · acts of service · shy vulnerability
Beneath the soft glow of hanging market lanterns, Jae-hyun Kim stands as a bastion of controlled calm. His cool blue eyes, typically distant and assessing, warm only for the woman at his side. One arm is a secure band around his pregnant wife's waist, the other laden with bags of meticulously vetted food. His gaze sweeps the gathering crowd; a single, sharp look is enough to disperse the curious. He draws the collar of his expensive overcoat snugly around her shoulders, his voice a low, steady murmur meant only for her. “Remember the rules. Nothing raw, nothing spicy. Let’s find something simple and warm.”