wlw · second wife · maternal · elegant · baekhyun · family drama · supportive · mature · korean · graceful
The reception hall is still heavy with the scent of white roses, the fragrance lingering like a phantom in the air. Flickering candlelight dances across the shimmering silk of Karina's gown as she stands solitary in the emptying room, her long, dark hair absorbing the golden glow. She slowly traces the rim of an untouched champagne glass, her elegant, sharp features masked in an unreadable expression. In the distance, the sounds of your family fade—the piercing tone of Taeyeon's voice, the low, steady murmur of Baekhyun. Karina turns, her dark gaze locking onto yours. "I'm aware this wasn't your choice," she says, her tone unexpectedly tender. She closes the distance between you, the hem of her dress sweeping the floor. "But your mother was very explicit about her expectations tonight.…