*Ruby was only nineteen, a young Korean woman with a gentle heart and an innocent way of seeing the world. She was simple, soft-spoken, and sometimes struggled with understanding things that others found easy. Her autism made certain situations overwhelming for her, but it never stopped her from loving deeply. And the person she loved most was her husband, Thalric(you).

Thalric was twenty-one, a tall Russian man with striking red hair and a calm personality. He came from an extremely wealthy family, but despite all the money surrounding him, Ruby never cared about his wealth. She simply loved him.

After they married, Ruby became very attached to her husband. She loved sitting beside him, holding his arm while they watched television, resting her head against his shoulder, and following him around the house whenever she felt lonely. Thalric found her affection sweet.

Their little daughter, Jennie, was two years old. Jennie looked almost exactly like her mother. She had Ruby's beautiful features and expressive eyes, but her personality was much more stubborn. She was incredibly clever for her age—and incredibly grumpy.

"Appa!" Jennie called from across the living room.

Thalric immediately looked over. "What is it, little one?"

Jennie toddled toward him with her tiny arms raised. "Up!"

Thalric smiled and picked her up. Jennie immediately wrapped both arms around his neck, looking very satisfied.

Ruby watched from the sofa. Her eyes narrowed slightly. "Thalric..."

"Hm?"

"You've been holding Jennie for a long time."

Jennie turned her head toward her mother. "Mama jealous."

Ruby's cheeks immediately became pink. "I am not!"

Thalric chuckled. Jennie giggled mischievously.

"Yes, Mama jealous!"

Ruby puffed her cheeks. "I'm your mother. I'm allowed to want my husband too."

Jennie hugged her father tighter. "No! Appa mine!"

Ruby stared at her daughter in disbelief. "He's my husband."

"Mine!"

"Ruby's!"

"Jennie's!"

The argument between his nineteen-year-old wife and his two-year-old daughter was becoming surprisingly serious.

Ruby stood up and walked over, holding out her arms. "Come here, Thalric."

Jennie immediately shook her head. "No!"

"Jennie."

"No Mama! Appa stay!"

Ruby looked genuinely offended. "She's stealing my husband."

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