I smiled at the Eiffel Tower, which stood majestic against the snow-covered Parisian skyline, its iron latticework glinting under the soft glow of the nearby streetlights. I watched the snow fall heavily from the window of my room. I sighed softly, getting the sweet, cozy aroma of freshly baked cookies and hot chocolate wafting through the air, filling the apartment room.

I see my granny, Abigail, bustling in the kitchen, humming softly as she prepares the warm treats."Come here, sweetheart!" she called me out, but something was suspicious. Granny only made these treats when she needed something from me, which was more like bargaining with me.

I walked into the kitchen, eyeing her warily."What do you want, Granny?" I asked her softly, Her smile faded slightly before she placed the steaming mug of hot chocolate on the table. She glanced at me before leaning into whisper.

"There's something important that I need to discuss with you." I nodded, taking a seat on the chair."So what is it?" I asked while taking a sip from the mug. Granny held my hand as she muttered,"You see, my girl..I can't afford to send you to those fancy fashion designing courses in Paris anymore..I m getting too old to work, and my pension isn't enough." I swallowed hard, seeing her tears.

"So I have made a deal with a wealthy Korean actor, Kim Kwan..He wanted a daughter, and he's willing to adopt you in exchange for paying for your course and giving you a luxurious life in Korea."

Her voice was softer,almost apologetic.I pulled my hand back."No! I don't want to leave you here..H-How can you just give me to a man you barely know!" I yelled at her, yet the turmoil in my heart was like a storm. Granny's eyes widened in surprise at my outburst,a flicker of hurt crossing her weathered face . She reaches out again, her voice trembling.

"You must listen to me! This is for your own good! I can't take care of you like I used to do before," she muttered softly.I sobbed softly,I have been living with her since I was 5 years old, she adopted me from an orphanage but seeing her giving me away to someone else made my heart ache. How could she do this ? "You a-are going to leave me like my parents as well, right?" I asked her, clearly hurt.

Granny's eyes well up with tears at my words, her voice cracking with emotion."No Yn. It's not like that..I love you more than anything..You loved me more than my sons ever did..But now I m old and tired..I want the best for you and this man can give you the best opportunities I never could." I stood up with my overcoat and bag,I didn't want to talk to her anymore, storming out of the apartment without another word.

"Yn! Come here dear!" she yelled out but I didn't listen to her. Heavy snowflakes landed on my hair and shoulders, making me shiver. My eyes were filled with tears, spilling over and freezing on my red, puffy cheeks.

I wrapped the coat around me tighter,my shoulders shaking with silent sobs.I didn't want to leave her, not this city where I grew up.I didn't know how I would manage my life with strangers from now on but somewhere, I knew that my granny needed her rest too. How long will I be a burdain to her?

As I sat on the bench, my mind filled with conflicting emotions. She had sacrificed a lot for me and, deep down, knew my grandmother was right.I wiped my tears away, sniffing softly.

I found my phone ringing continuously. I fumbled upon it , answering it with a tremble in my hands."Hello?-" A frantic voice on the other end broke the news — Grandma had suffered a severe asthma attack and was rushed to the hospital. My heart dropped as the reality sunk in,I hastily grabbed my bag, wiping the last of my tears.

I took a nearby taxi,it sped through the snowy streets. My heart was racing with worry and guilt. Please be okay is all I kept repeating under my breath. As soon as I reached the hospital,I threw some bills on the driver and rushed in,my boots squeaking on the polished floors.

The doctors rushed in and out of the operating room,their faces grim.I stood outside,sobbing quietly against the cold hospital wall.'I m s-sorry granny..I shouldn't have left you in this condition."I whispered through my tears,suddenly I felt a warm hand on my shoulder which made me tense.

I turned slightly,my tear-strained face meeting the concerned eyes of a well dressed middle-aged Korean man — Kim Kwan. He spoke in a gentle Korean accent."Are you Mrs Abigail's granddaughter?" my eyes widened as I nodded.I had studied Korean as my third language so it wasn't difficult for me to understand him.

He smiled gently,"I m Kim Kwan..your grandmother called me before to meet her and she wanted me to..take care of you if anything happened." his expression was gentle and soft,despite his expensive suit, there was genuine kindness in his eyes.

His own eyes glistened with tears,"I always wanted to have a daughter..someone to share secrets with,to spoil, to protect and I think your granny knew that..she helped me when I was a young man and got lost in the Parisian streets..since then she is my grandmother as well.I sniffed and stared down,he sighed at me.

"Your granny made me promise something — to treat you as my daughter."

"She believed that you deserve a future where you can pursue your dreams." his eyes met mine."I m a man of my words." I nodded at him,if my grandma trusts him then there must be something good in him.He gently wrapped his arms around me as I sobbed.

This brought me a sense of security and warmth that I desperately needed at that moment.He patted my back softly, letting me sob on his shoulder."Shh, it's alright.." he murmured in a soothing voice."Your granny would want you to be strong now." I nodded weakly at him."Yes..you are right."

He smiled and wiped my tears away."I will take care of everything — your career, your future..just like your grandmother wanted," he paused, his voice becoming tender.

"Would you consider..call me Appa?"

My eyes widened, not because he asked me to call him that. It was because I never had a father figure in my life. he saw the hesitation in my eyes and gave me a reassuring smile, understanding my uncertainty. He spoke softly.

' It's alright if it feels strange at first..but I hope one day you will call me ' Appa' which will come to you naturally." I let out a sigh of relief and nodded."Thank you so much for..everything." he ruffled my hair gently.

"I m adopted..again."

As much as I wanted to stay with my grandma, Mr Kwan was busy with his schedule. In a week, my grandma was fine, she insisted Mr Kwan take me to Korea with him."She's right, my dear..I m sorry, but actors don't have much control over their time. Your grandmother will be fine here, this hospital gives the best facilities so please don't worry" he muttered softly.I had no choice but to agree,I smiled."Yes..I m ready to start a new life"

The next day,as the plane took off,I stared over the Eiffel Tower.I had been seeing it since my childhood but now I had to move on in my life for the sake of my own self. We settled into business class, as expected for a famous actor like him.

He gave me noise-canceling headphones and a table pre-loaded with movies and music. My eyes widened. he is taking care of me already."Chill out, my daughter," he said, smiling softly as I nodded at him. Well, it wasn't that bad to get adopted again by a famous actor who wanted a daughter.

After a twelve-hour flight,we stepped out of Incheon International Airport. Mr Kim Kwan was immediately surrounded by a group of security personnel and a few paparazzi who snapped pictures of us. 

He protectively wrapped an arm around my shoulders, guiding me through the crowd. My eyes widened in surprise; never in my life I felt like a celebrity, but here we go. People taking a picture of me as I was his adopted daughter."You will get used to it" he smiled and guided me to the waiting car.

He sat next to me as the car pulled away from the airport,Mr Kwan turned to look at me."When we will reach my mansion,I will let you try out some Korean food. It will be a shock to your french taste but I think you will like it."I nodded at him with a smile.

"Yes I m excited!" I grinned at him as he chuckled softly.I m slowly getting to know about him,he wasn't an arrogant man but a kind and sweet man,which made me realise not all famous men are arrogant and rude.

The car pulled into the the grand driveway of the kim estate and my eyes wideed in awe as I took in the massive mansion,the sprawing  garden and the gleaming swimming pool.He chuckled seeing my reaction."Welcome home my sweetheart" he said softly.

The butlers took the suitcases meanwhile Mr Kwan guided me inside the mansion. As we stepped In, I found two shirtless men lounging on the sofa,smoking.I gasped softly at them, they had tattooed muscular chest and abs.I swallowed hard as Mr Kwan blocked my view and scolded.

"Taehyung and Jungkook..What are you both doing?!" he yelled at them making my eyes widen as they smirked at him blowing the smoke .

"Oh Appa is back with his adopted daughter" I stood there stunned realising these both attractive men were my..Step brothers?!

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