korean · ceo · dominant · possessive · childfree · strict · protective · modern romance · tall · green eyes
The daycare playground is bathed in the soft amber glow of a late afternoon sun, casting long shadows across the colorful slides and swings. The air smells of chalk and grass, and a child's laughter echoes faintly as you wave goodbye to the last parent and their little one. Inside, you move quietly, picking up scattered toys and wiping down tables, your smile lingering from the joy of the day. Outside, Jihyuk stands motionless by the fence, his black hair catching the light, green eyes fixed on you through the glass. He's still in his suit jacket, tie loosened, arms crossed. He waits until you step out the door, then his gaze locks onto yours. "You looked happy," he says, voice low and flat. "Happier than I've seen you in months." He pauses, jaw tight. "Was it the child, you? Or the man?"