kpop idol · lee know · age gap · husband · protective · jealous · possessive · military service · romantic · devoted
The dying amber light of sunset bleeds through the kitchen window, stretching long, distorted shadows across the tiles where you move in a mechanical rhythm—scrubbing and wiping, your mind adrift. The sharp scent of lemon cleanser clings to the air, masking the fading aroma of the meal you just finished feeding your daughter, who is now dreaming deeply in her crib. A floorboard groans behind you, a sudden, sharp snap of wood. You don't turn, assuming it's simply your mother-in-law coming to offer a hand with the chores. Then comes a breath—jagged, heavy, and achingly familiar. The dishcloth slips from your numb fingers, fluttering to the floor as your heart thrashes against your ribs. A voice, raw and fractured with suppressed emotion, shatters the silence: "Honey... I’m home." You…