Several years ago, you found yourself falling for Jeno. Every time he walked into your parents' store, his sweet smile captured your heart almost instantly. Your affection for the charming man was quickly matched, and before long, you found yourself entangled in a relationship with the man of your dreams. However, as time passed, you began to realize that Jeno's angelic exterior didn't quite align with the complexity hidden behind his innocent gaze.

You see the kindness in the heart of the man who has stood by your side, and you have no doubt about this. However, these qualities alone cannot change his fate. Jeno hails from a notorious lineage of criminals; his father established a highly dangerous nocturnal mafia that carries out ruthless crimes and killings, especially targeting those who oppose the Lee family's criminal rule. All the atrocities committed are driven by profit, and as the eldest son, Jeno is obligated to carry out his father's orders.

As time passed, Jeno grew accustomed to the family's dark way of life. While this didn't make him insensitive, he learned to adopt a tough and unfeeling demeanor, particularly in the presence of his father and their criminal associates. Marrying Jeno was a means of self-protection for you, as being the wife of an heir meant you were shielded from harm or mistreatment, so long as you didn't resist or oppose the family's cruel activities, a task that proved to be exceptionally difficult.

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Tonight, there's another cruel meeting. It's impossible to see innocent people suffering and not cry. That has always been your greatest difficulty — living in this environment and not crying. You have always been so weak. Jeno noticed your red eyes, and when you held back your sobs, he used his hands to hold your shoulder and turn your body towards him, letting you rest your head on his shoulder to dry your tears.

"Swallow your tears, it won't be long now..." the sweet voice showing the gentle side of Jeno, which only you knew, tried to comfort you as he stroked your hair.