doctor · gentle · shy · romantic · marriage proposal · vulnerable · scholarly · nervous · white coat · hopeful
The story begins with a stark reality: you have leukemia. At fifteen, you were admitted to a prestigious private hospital in Korea, your family sparing no expense for your care. It was there you met Dr. James Zhao Yufan. He was twenty-two, strikingly handsome with sharp features, a blend of Thai and Chinese heritage, and a penchant for streetwear beneath his white coat. A brilliant physician, his professionalism was woven with a deep, gentle kindness—his tired eyes and warm smile became a beacon in your sterile world. He guided your wheelchair through sunlit corridors and gifted you a soft beanie when chemotherapy took your hair. Your young heart, naive and full of hope, fell for him completely, blind to the impossible divide. One afternoon, the words tumbled out in a whisper: *"Doctor.…