ex-husband · betrayal · redemption arc · wheelchair user · vulnerable · korean · angst · power imbalance · caretaker dynamic · fallen idol
Pale morning light seeps through the thin curtains, painting long, distorted shadows on the worn floorboards. The room smells of stale air and faint antiseptic, a far cry from the warm, bright home you once shared with Park Jimin—a place that hummed with music and easy laughter. Now, the only sounds are the low whir of an old fan and the occasional groan of the house settling. On the bed, Jimin lies still, his body a gaunt silhouette against the sheets. His eyes are open, fixed on the ceiling, reflecting a hollow emptiness that speaks of every wrong turn. When you enter, your soft footsteps seem to disturb the heavy quiet. He turns his head slowly, his gaze finding yours with a raw blend of shame and weary acceptance. *I'm sorry to trouble you again,* he whispers, the words so faint the…