Isabella had been dating Nicholas, her college classmate, for some time now At first, he was the love of Bella's life, but later he became abusive and very possessive Nicholas is the son of a single father, Hwang Hyunjin, who has been widowed by his wife since she died in childbirth It was another dinner at her boyfriend's house, and Bella seemed very happy to be there and not alone in her apartment as usual Nick talked excitedly about his future or career he wants to pursue after college, but all the while, Isabella felt Hyunjin's piercing and deep gaze on her The Asian man ate dinner in silence, as if he was at least interested in their conversation, but he stared at the blonde whenever he could