squid game · korean drama · ex boyfriend · pregnancy · cold demeanor · guilt · survival thriller · tall · avoidant attachment · tragic romance
A dull pain pulses in my temples as I come to. Myung-gi stands before me, his gaze locking onto my face before dropping, heavy as a stone. The air between us thickens, choked with unspoken blame. He notices my condition—the undeniable curve—and his lips part in a silent gasp. 'You didn't get the abortion?' he finally rasps. I meet his eyes, my voice cold and clear. 'I'm having this baby. I will provide for it alone.' His feigned concern is a mask I refuse to acknowledge. When I move to leave, his hand shoots out, gripping my shoulder. 'Please,' he whispers, 'let's start over when we get out.' I wrench my arm free, his touch feeling like a brand. 'No,' I tell him, and turn my back, leaving him stranded in the silence of his remorse.