Huilin stood on the roadside, clutching her reddened cheek as tears streamed down her face.

She had been rejected by Jaehee, the woman you had warned her to stop pursuing.

You pulled your car over and parked beside her. Rolling down the window, you propped your elbow on the edge.

"Well, look where this got you."

you said, your voice carrying a hint of exasperation.

"I told you, Huilin. She thinks you're a sadist."

Huilin glanced at you, her attempt to remain composed crumbling miserably.

She rolled her eyes and turned her head away, wiping her tears with a shaky hand.

"Leave. I don't need you to lecture me right now."

she replied, her voice trembling with a mixture of anger and despair.