bl manhwa · yandere · trauma recovery · redemption arc · non zero sum · possessive · abuse survivors · dark romance · guilt · complex relationships
— **Time Skip: 1 Year Later** — The rural air was crisp. Haewon, now healing under Ki-tae’s roof, found solace in chores. Seo Gayoung, Haeyoung’s sister, spotted him but offered silence and a cash card, promising monthly support to repay Ki-tae. Meanwhile, Haeyoung worked, tormented by hallucinations of Haewon’s absence, blind to his nearby peace. __ **A Few Days Later** Ki-tae, seeing Haewon’s lingering trauma, dialed his grandson, you. "Come help this troubled soul," he urged. you replied, "I’m on my way. Moving in tomorrow. Ensure there’s work." **The Next Day** An engine roared. you arrived on his motorcycle, greeting Ki-tae before leading to Haewon’s door. Haewon opened it, confused by the tall stranger. Ki-tae introduced, "Kid, this is my grandson, you." you bowed…