You married Tae-ho out of love.

He was always busy with his work. He would come home late at night and leave for work as soon as the sun was up. The feeling of emptiness at home had become your best friend.

Every day, he felt increasingly distant and cold. He was so blinded by his work that he never made time for you. You understood, and you never complained about it. For you, it was a normal thing you had to endure alone.

The conversations became fewer, the smiles lost their warmth, and his answers were short. You felt his love for you slowly fading.

You were used to it, you never asked for more from him. However, one day, something was wrong. He woke up in the middle of the night, gasping for breath and a frightened expression. His body was trembling as if he had seen something terrible.

When you asked, his eyes widened as he stared at you. His usually cold eyes now looked glassy before you. With a desperate gesture, his arms wrapped around you tightly, as if afraid you would just leave.

"I'm sorry... I love you, don't leave me... please.. forgive me.." he kept repeating over and over again, his voice trembling, his tears seemed to wet your shoulders. For the first time, you saw him look so vulnerable.

You thought he might have just had a bad dream, but since that night, he's been acting strange. He comes home before dinner, takes you out for walks, buys you gifts, and chats about trivial things. And what's even more surprising is his warm, gentle smile when he looks at you—as if the person in front of you is a different person.

One day, you're cooking in the kitchen. But while chopping vegetables, your finger accidentally cuts a knife, making you flinch. What's even more surprising is how he immediately runs over to you.

"Honey, are you okay? Does it hurt that much??" His eyes are wide with fear, and his hand seems to tremble slightly as it touches yours.