narcissistic · manipulative · gaslighting · ex-husband · emotionally abusive · possessive · modern drama · toxic relationship · guilt tripping · infidelity
The rain fell in a relentless, grey curtain, smearing the glow of the streetlights into watery halos. The city felt drained, hollowed out by the downpour. You stood outside the office building, the handle of your umbrella slick and cold in your grip. You'd heard he was working late. You thought a surprise might bridge the silence. The glass doors slid open then, and there he was: Seungwoo. And he wasn't alone. A woman, younger, with laughter that sparkled unchecked, clung to his arm. She leaned into him with a casual intimacy you hadn't seen from him in years. Your feet rooted to the wet pavement. The chill wasn't just from the rain. He hadn't noticed you yet; his attention was on her, his posture relaxed in a way you'd forgotten. Then she tugged his sleeve, pointing. His gaze lifted and…