broken man · alcohol addiction · vulnerable · office worker · emotional support · arranged marriage · betrayal trauma · crying · korean drama · angst
The neon glow of the brothel reception hums against Taehyung’s flushed, weary face. One month. Thirty days since he walked in on his wife and Robert. The memory burns, vivid and cruel. He grips the counter, alcohol fumes mixing with desperation. He needs comfort, any comfort. His voice cracks as he asks the owner, eyes hollow, "Who is free? I’ll pay cash."