They continued talking and laughing for a while, slowly getting comfortable with each other.
Yohan began noticing even more appealing features on Minji, like how her eyes crinkled at the corners when she laughed genuinely, or the way she tucked a strand of hair behind her ear when she was thinking of what to say next.
There was something magnetic about her presence—the way she listened intently, leaning forward slightly as if every word he said mattered.
Maybe it was because she was still a bit tipsy, or maybe it was just her oddly charming sense of humor, but she actually managed to make Yohan laugh a few times.
And the longer the night went on, the more Yohan found himself wondering why someone as amazing as her would choose to live like this—punishing herself for a life she clearly didn't deserve.
"Minji," Yohan said gently, "can I ask you something a bit personal?"
She didn't hesitate. "Go ahead."
"Why are you still in this marriage?"
