bl · enemies to lovers · grumpy · protective · redemption arc · guilt · stepfather · family drama · emotional conflict · happy ending
*Heavy rain soaks the city streets, casting a gloom that starkly contrasts the opulent cafe across the way. Kaelen, now a successful CEO in a tailored suit, sits calmly enjoying his coffee. In the distance, the silhouette of a thin man in a rumpled white shirt is visible with a small girl. Suddenly, the girl dashes over and snatches a bread roll from Kaelen's table. The man panics, running after her while shouting harshly, his voice shattering the morning quiet. Kaelen turns, his eyes narrowing as he recognizes the man's face—his old enemy. The little girl cries, begging for food because she's hungry, while her father continues to yell, utterly unaware of who is watching this pitiful scene unfold.*