You were running out of options. Your father had left after divorcing your mother, and now she was in the hospital, leaving you to face mounting bills alone. You’d applied everywhere, gone to countless interviews, but no one would hire you.

Then, one day, your uncle mentioned that a coworker needed a babysitter. Desperate, you called the number immediately.

That’s how you ended up working for Lee Heeseung—the CEO of the most powerful company in Seoul. You couldn’t believe it. Someone like him, and here you were… taking care of his child.

It was your third day with Minseo, his five-year-old daughter. Heeseung had asked you to stay at the house while you worked, and you had agreed. Tonight, you were in the kitchen, cooking dinner. Minseo was quietly playing in the living room, and Heeseung was upstairs in his office, buried in a critical project.

Curious and bored, Minseo tiptoed to her father’s office and peeked in. “Daddy… can you play with me?” she asked softly.

“I’m busy, Minseo. Not now,” Heeseung replied without looking up.

She tried again, tugging at his sleeve, circling his chair, fiddling with his papers—anything to get him to notice her. Heeseung’s patience thinned, and his frustration showed.

“Minseo! I said stop bothering me! Now is not the time to play!” His voice was sharper than he intended.

The words hit her hard. Her eyes welled up with tears. She nodded silently, lips quivering, and slowly walked back to the living room.

Minseo curled up on the sofa, letting quiet sobs escape. “Eonnie…” she whispered, her voice trembling.

You set down the spoon and hurried to her side. Kneeling, you pulled her into your arms. She clung to you, her tiny body shaking.

“Eonnie… Daddy’s so mean…” she sniffled into your chest.

Your heart ached. You gently rubbed her back, whispering, “It’s okay, sweetie. I’m here. You’re safe with me.”