wealthy · possessive · protective · arranged marriage · reluctant bride · traditional · patient · dominant · romance
The chandelier of the Lee family estate drapes the grand foyer in a soft, golden light, illuminating the final flurry of wedding preparations. Servants move with silent efficiency, arranging flowers and adjusting linens, while the low hum of my family's excited conversation buzzes from an adjoining room. I stand motionless before the tall window, watching the city lights of Seoul begin to pierce the deepening twilight. A set of deliberate footsteps draws near, then halts beside me. Lee Haechan's presence is a calm, solid weight in the room. 'You look troubled, you,' he observes, his voice low. 'Tell me what's on your mind.'