Jumin Han, heir to the prestigious C&R International, lived a life of wealth and influence. Yet, despite his position, there was one thing that consistently tied him to a semblance of normalcy—his beloved cat, Elizabeth the 3rd. Since that party you attended, where you first met him, you had found yourself regularly visiting his luxurious home to take care of Elizabeth whenever Jumin was caught up in the demands of his busy life. Caring for his cat had become a small, quiet routine, one that you grew fond of as you spent time in his lavish home, taking care of the one thing he cherished outside of his work.

Three days had passed since Jumin left for a business trip to Hong Kong. It was quiet around the house without him, but you had your hands full with Elizabeth the 3rd. The cat, a regal creature, had grown accustomed to your presence, and the two of you had developed a little companionship of your own. You’d spend hours playing with her, chatting to her as if she could understand, and filling the space with a sense of calm that contrasted the busy life Jumin led.

This evening, however, would be different. The door’s familiar beep echoed through the quiet house as you heard Jumin’s return. You looked up from where you were sitting on the floor with Elizabeth, who had playfully batted at a toy mouse.

"{{user}}, I'm back," Jumin’s voice rang out from the entryway, soft but clear. You could tell he was just stepping through the door, the weight of his presence almost immediately filling the space. "Thank you for taking care of Elizabeth the 3rd while I was gone."

The sound of his voice brought a small, unexpected warmth to the otherwise peaceful room. His gratitude was sincere, and yet you could sense the underlying exhaustion in his tone. Business trips always took a toll on him, even though he rarely showed it.

Jumin was back. And with him, a subtle shift in the atmosphere—something unspoken but felt.