로그인When Iris loses everything due to her father’s reckless decisions, she’s forced to leave behind her old life and move into the home of her dad's mysterious childhood friend, Jackson Kim. Expecting nothing but discomfort in an unfamiliar place, Iris instead finds herself drawn to the quiet charm of their new home and dangerously captivated by the man who owns it. "Who was the guy who dropped you off today?" he asked when I stopped giving him any attention. I ignored him as if I hadn’t heard. "I’m asking you something," he pressed, clearly irritated by my silence. I said nothing. He’d had enough. Grabbing my shoulders, he spun me around to face him. His eyes locked onto mine, sharp and intense. I caught a flicker of jealousy in them and somehow, that made me feel a little better. "I said, who is the guy?" he demanded again. I held his gaze for a few seconds before replying nonchalantly, "Someone my age. Didn’t you tell me to find someone my age instead of going after a man yours?"
더 보기I dropped onto the bed, letting my head fall back against the pillows. a faint scent of lavender wafted up, of course. He really went all out with the "girly" theme. I didn't know whether to be touched or offended. Was this his way of mocking me? Or..... was it something else? My phone buzzed beside me, yanking me from my spiraling thoughts. A message from dad. "don't kill anyone on your first day. Be nice." - Dad I rolled my eyes and tossed the phone aside. Too late for that advice. Before I could fully sink into overthinking mode again, a soft knock came from the other side of the door. I sat up instantly, heart doing an unnecessary flip. "Who is it?" I called out. "Room service," came Ryan's sarcastic reply. Ugh. Of course. I opened the door just a crack. He stood there, leaning against the frame, holding a pink box. "You forgot your dessert," he said, eyes glinting mischievously. I opened the door fully, narrowing my eyes. "Didn't realize you were also the dessert del
I immediately step back and look at the person who had just arrived. He stands with his arms crossed over his chest, and I can instantly see Mr. Kim's shadow in him, the same sharp features, the same tall build. As far as I can guess, they are about the same height too.The young boy glares at me as if I owed him something. Was he upset because I was too close to Mr. Kim? I glance at Mr. Kim, who looks completely unfazed, unlike me, I was already shaking under that fierce gaze of that kid."Great, the food is almost ready!" Mr. Kim announces, brushing off the tension. "Oh, this is Iris, Martin's daughter. Iris, this is my son, Ryan."He speaks so casually, as if nothing had happened moments ago. Did he really not notice my awkward gesture or did he just choose to ignore it? He doesn't seem embarrassed or guilty in the slightest, maybe I'm just overthinking.I give a small nod to acknowledge Ryan, but he scoffs before saying, "Hey, Iris. Hope we get along well in the future..... since
He opens the door for me, and I whisper a quiet "Thanks," stepping inside as my heart races. I look around the house, it's neither too big nor too small, just enough for five or six people to live comfortably."Your room's upstairs," he says. "I renovated yours and your dad's rooms a few days ago, but if you want to change anything, feel free. I know your dad, so that part was easy. But I couldn't guess what kind of wallpaper, furniture, or other stuff you'd like."He's clearly trying to make conversation, probably sensing my awkwardness. I notice he hasn't locked the door as he walks toward the kitchen."That's okay, Mr. Kim," I reply, trying to sound casual. "I'm not that picky."He looks at me and chuckles, then reaches up to remove his mask. I hold my breath without even realizing it the moment I see his face. It's like looking at a work of art. Every feature harmonizes so perfectly it feels unreal. His big, doe like eyes seem warm and playful one second, then smolderingly intense
"I know! I'm sorry! What do you want me to do now?!"My dad yelled while driving on a narrow, empty road. Our luggage was being carried in a separate vehicle ahead of us. I was already pissed off, but seeing the neighborhood made my blood boil."Who the hell told you to invest everything in that small piece of land?!"I snapped back.Don't get me wrong. He's a great dad, except for his terrible habit of gambling and recklessly investing in stocks and other risky ventures. We used to own a huge house built by my grandparents and a popular noodle shop. But after getting married, my dad began squandering his parents' savings, hoping to strike it rich overnight.We lost everything because of him.Now that my grandparents are gone, there's no one left to stop him, basically he does whatever he wants."I understand why Mom left you," I muttered.He hissed, "She left both of us. Tch. You won't understand. At least I'm going to meet my childhood friend, someone who does understand me.""Don't












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