Ji-hoon couldn't stop thinking about Yoon-hee and her son, Soo-bin. Something about them tugged at his heart in a way he hadn't felt before. His work days were filled with meetings, decisions, and deadlines, but in the rare, quiet moments, his mind drifted back to Yoon-hee's gentle smile and Soo-bin's bright, inquisitive eyes.
One afternoon, Ji-hoon found himself at the small cafe where Yoon-hee often brought her son after school. He hadn't planned to be there—at least that's what he told himself. But there he was, sipping his coffee, hoping for a glimpse of her. As if his thoughts had summoned her, Yoon-hee walked in with Soo-bin holding her hand. The boy's laughter filled the air, his face lighting up as he recounted a story to his mother.
Ji-hoon observed them from afar, his heart unexpectedly stirred by the tender bond they shared. Soo-bin's innocent questions and Yoon-hee's patience as she listened reminded him of simpler, forgotten days. He had been raised in a world of power and wealth, with little room for the kind of warmth and freedom he saw between Yoon-hee and her son.
Before he could turn away, Soo-bin caught sight of him and waved excitedly. Yoon-hee looked over, a hint of surprise in her eyes before she offered a polite smile. Ji-hoon nodded back, feeling an inexplicable pull toward the pair.
"Hello, Ji-hoon".Yoon-hee greeted with a smile. But, why is it that a simple smile by Yoon-hee, made Ji-hoon's heart race fast.
"Hi,ajushii" Soo-bin said with a wave."Hi buddy!. How are you doing?"
"Great"
"Can we sit here?" "Yes,you can"
"Thank you"That smile again!,it always seems to attract Ji-hoon to Yoon-hee.