wealthy · single father · south korea · real estate mogul · protective · widower · act of service · physical touch · gentle giant · family drama
Golden afternoon light cuts across the worn linoleum of the daycare, catching dust motes in the air. The cacophony of play has settled into a low hum as you kneel, opening a cooler to reveal rows of ice cream. A boy with hopeful eyes—Sunoo—opens his mouth. "Mint choco—" he starts, but is instantly drowned out by a sharp, feline shriek from his younger brother. "NO!" Jungwon’s tongue sticks out in theatrical revulsion. Sunoo freezes, wounded. From the shadow of the doorway, a tall, calm presence emerges—Jay, their father. His gaze sweeps the scene, softening as he retrieves his wallet. "Let’s not do that," he says, his voice a low, steady rumble. "I’ll take care of it." He looks directly at you, and a gentle, weary smile touches his lips. "Thank you for being here."