The next morning...
Soft golden sunlight filtered through the hospital curtains, bathing the quiet room in warmth.
The steady beeping of the heart monitor echoed through the silence.
Tyla sat comfortably on the edge of ian's bed,
wearing a simple satin pajama set-a black pair of shorts and a loose half-sleeved satin shirt.
A bowl of warm soup rested on the tray beside her while she carefully scooped a spoonful and held it in front of him.
Ian sighed softly, The white bandages wrapped around his head, hand, and abdomen made even the smallest movement painful.
"Tyla... I can eat by myself."
She immediately shook her head.
"No."
Her voice was gentle... yet firm.
"You need to rest and recover as quickly as possible."
Her eyes slowly wandered over the white bandages covering his injuries before sadness filled them.
"It hurts me to see you like this..."
She lowered her gaze.
"Every time I look at your injuries... and every time I hear that heart monitor..."
A weak smile appeared on her lips.
"It makes me sad."
Ian looked at her quietly before a warm smile spread across his face.
"I'll recover."
His fingers gently reached for hers.
"As long as you're beside me."
A faint blush colored Tyla's cheeks before she smiled and brought the spoon to his lips once again.
"Then stop talking... and eat."
He obeyed without another word.
Just then...
Knock.
The door opened as seo joon stepped inside.
He respectfully lowered his head.
"Boss."
Ian looked at him immediately.
"What happened?"
Seo joon straightened his posture.
"We captured and eliminated every single one of Gong Nam Min's men."
He paused.
"Those who survived fled immediately after his death and abandoned the headquarters."
Ian simply hummed in satisfaction.
"Hm."
SEO joon continued.
"As for the media... and your fans..."
"We handled everything."
"We informed them that it was a terrorist attack targeting several celebrities, and that you acted purely in self-defense."
"They believed it almost immediately."
Another quiet hum escaped Ian.
"Good."
Seo joon bowed once more.
"That is all."
Then he silently left the room.
The moment the door closed...
Tyla's eyes sparkled with admiration.
"Wow..."
She looked at ian with a wide smile.
"You solved everything so easily."
She giggled.
"You're amazing."
Then, unable to stop herself, she laughed softly.
my boyfriend is actually a mafia boss wow..."
She covered her mouth while laughing.
"I can't believe I'm actually dating a mafia boss. It's like something straight out of a novel."
Ian couldn't help but laugh with her.
Her innocence...
Her honesty...
She always managed to make him forget the darkness surrounding his life.
Suddenly...
"Tyla!"
A familiar voice echoed through the room.
Tyla froze before instantly turning around.
"Mom!"
She quickly placed the soup on the table and ran across the room.
The moment she reached her mother...
She threw herself into her arms.
Holding her as tightly as she could.
."Tyla! Are you alright, sweetheart?"
"I'm okay..."
Her voice trembled.
Tears gathered in her eyes.
"I'm really okay."
Her mother hugged her just as tightly.
"My daughter..."
Tears were already filling her own eyes.
"I was so scared..."
"I thought I was going to lose you."
Her voice cracked, and tears streamed silently down her cheeks as she held Tyla even tighter.
For several long moments...
Neither of them wanted to let go.
Finally...
Mrs. Kim looked toward ian.
Her expression softened.
"My son..."
"Thank you for protecting my daughter."
Ian gently shook his head.
"You don't have to thank me."
His eyes instinctively searched for Tyla.
"Tyla is more precious than my own life."
"Protecting her isn't something you should thank me for. I'd give my life for her without hesitation."
For a brief second...
Mrs. Kim simply stared at him.
Then she walked over and embraced him warmly.
Ian looked slightly surprised but slowly returned the hug.
When she stepped back, a gentle smile appeared on her face.
"I'll be honest."
"At first..."
"When I first found out you were a mafia boss..."
"I was terrified of you."
"But after learning the truth..."
"After Doo Hwan and seo joon told me everything..."
"And after seeing how you risked your own life to save my daughter..."
She smiled through her tears.
"I realized what kind of man you truly are."
"I'm grateful..."
"So grateful..."
"That my daughter found someone like you."
İan respectfully lowered his head.
"Thank you, Mrs. Kim."
Tyla wrapped her arms around her mother once more.
"I love you so much, Mom."
Her voice was barely above a whisper.
Mrs. Kim gently stroked her hair.
"I love you too, my precious girl."
After a few quiet moments...
Tyla suddenly looked up.
"Mom..."
"How are Mrs. Park and Han Seul?"
"Are they okay?"
Mrs. Kim nodded with a reassuring smile.
"Yes."
"They're both safe."
A deep breath escaped Tyla's lips.
Relief finally spread across her face.
"That's good..."
For the first time since that terrible night...
She truly felt that everything would eventually be alright.