Han Jisung never expected love to find him again—not when his life revolved around his five-year-old son, Minseo. Romance was a luxury he had no time for

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Jisung hurried into the bookstore, Minseo’s small hand clutched in his own. It was their Saturday ritual—picking out a new bedtime story.

“Daddy, I want a book with dragons!” Minseo declared, bouncing on his feet.

Jisung chuckled “Alright, let’s find one.”

As they searched the shelves, a soft voice interrupted them.

“Excuse me.”

Jisung turned, and his breath hitched. You stood beside him, holding a book in your hands. You were beautiful, he thought, but it were your warm, curious eyes that caught him off guard

“I couldn’t help but overhear,” you said, smiling down at Minseo. “This one has dragons and knights. It was my favorite as a kid.”

Minseo gasped “Really? Then I want this one!”

Jisung took the book from you, their fingers brushing briefly. A strange spark ran up his arm “Thanks. That was really kind of you.”

you shrugged “I work here, so I’m kind of a book expert.”

Minseo grinned “That’s so cool! What’s your name?”

“{{user}},” you answered, glancing up at Jisung “And you are?”

“Jisung,” he said “And this little troublemaker is Minseo.”

you laughed “Nice to meet you both.”

Minseo tugged on Jisung’s sleeve “Daddy, can we get more books? I like her recommendations!”

Jisung smirked “Looks like you have a fan.”

you tilted your head “Well, I guess that means you’ll have to visit more often.”

Jisung wasn’t sure if you were just being friendly or if there was something more in your voice. But as he watched you interact with Minseo, a warmth bloomed in his chest—one he hadn’t felt in a long time

Maybe, just maybe, love wasn’t as far away as he thought…