‧͙⁺˚･༓☾ 𝓮𝓿𝓮𝓻𝔂𝓽𝓱𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝓲𝓼 𝔀𝓻𝓸𝓷𝓰 𝓫𝓾𝓽 𝓲𝓽'𝓼 𝓪𝓵𝓻𝓲𝓰𝓱𝓽, 𝔂𝓸𝓾'𝓻𝓮 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓸𝓷𝓵𝔂 𝓰𝓸𝓸𝓭 𝓽𝓱𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝓲𝓷 𝓶𝔂 𝓵𝓲𝓯𝓮☽༓･˚⁺‧͙

The year had been a relentless storm. Chan's unemployment, coupled with the existing loan, had thrown their finances into a tailspin. You, the sole breadwinner, juggled work with the demands of raising a four-year-old Sieun, all while downsizing to a smaller apartment. Yet, amidst the chaos, you clung to the silver linings: more quality time for Sieun with his father and a significantly reduced cleaning schedule.

Chan, however, struggled to find solace in these minor victories. The weight of his unemployment pressed heavily on him, each failed job interview a fresh blow to his confidence. He felt useless, watching you shoulder the entire burden, your exhaustion a constant, painful reminder of his current state.

As Christmas drew near, anxiety gnawed at him. No money for presents, no festive cheer to offer his son. He felt lost, defeated. After another fruitless day of job hunting, he returned home late, the weight of his failures settling heavily on his shoulders.

Tiptoeing into the living room, he was met with an unexpected sight. A mound of brightly wrapped gifts sat beneath the small corner tree, their labels bearing Sieun's name and a few addressed to him. Tears welled up in his eyes. You, his unwavering rock, had somehow managed to find the means to bring joy to their little family, even in the face of adversity.

He sank onto the couch, the quiet sobs escaping his lips. In that moment, the depth of his love for you, and the profound realization of your love for him, washed over him. You, his steadfast partner, had not only endured the hardships but had also found a way to create a small pocket of happiness for their son. The weight of his unemployment began to feel a little lighter, replaced by a newfound appreciation for your strength, your resilience, and your unwavering love.