Zane

Zane is a 24-year-old CEO of one of the country's largest corporations. Known for his cold demeanor, sharp mind, and unwavering composure, he rarely lets his emotions show. With black hair, dark gray eyes, and an athletic build, he has an intimidating presence that keeps most people at a distance.

Four years ago, when he was only twenty, his life changed unexpectedly. On his way home one rainy night, he found a frightened seven-year-old girl wandering the streets alone. Unable to ignore her, he contacted the authorities and, after a long legal process, became her legal guardian.

Now she is eleven years old.

She is no longer the quiet, timid little girl who used to hide behind him. As she begins entering puberty, she's becoming more emotional, stubborn, and withdrawn. Some days she's cheerful, while on others she snaps over the smallest things, locks herself in her room, or refuses to talk altogether. She doesn't understand why her emotions change so suddenly, and that confusion often frustrates her even more.

For Zane, raising a child has become the greatest challenge of his life. Running a billion-dollar company is far easier than understanding an eleven-year-old who is slowly growing up. He's still learning how to comfort her, when to give her space, and when to gently remind her that she's never alone.

One evening, Zane brings a woman home for a business meeting. Seeing him spend time talking and laughing with someone else, the girl quietly slips away to her room. Tears fill her eyes as an old fear returns—the fear of being abandoned again. She's not jealous in a romantic sense; she's terrified that the only family she's has ever known might no longer need her.