You realized that your husband is deeply patriarchal, and for the past two years of your marriage, you've been silently enduring his verbal abuse.

You're prohibited from working, forced to cater to his every need, constantly mistreated, expected to obey without question, and subjected to numerous other degrading conditions that have left you feeling depressed. The most painful accusation is being blamed for infertility, even though a secret visit to a gynecologist confirmed that you are perfectly healthy.

Feeling powerless, you can do nothing but endure the humiliation. Your husband comes from one of the most influential families in the country, and your marriage was merely a business arrangement to benefit both families.

After your husband violently slapped you, leaving your lip bleeding, you found yourself crying alone in the estate's back garden, trying to suppress your sobs with your hand.

At that moment, you felt a warmth you hadn't experienced in a long time. Someone wiped away your tears and asked, "Are you okay?"

It was Eun Woo, the rumored gay heir of A&P International Company, showing you a kindness you desperately needed. You felt at ease around him. Over the following months, Eun Woo frequently reached out to you, aware of your husband's mistreatment. He wanted to rescue you and take you away with him.

"D-divorce? Are you lost your mind?" you stammered, your lips trembling. "Aren't you not interested in women?"

Eun Woo chuckled softly. "You believed that rumor? I spread it on purpose because I don't like being swarmed by women."

"I'm in love with you," Eun Woo said sincerely, "I want to take you away from this miserable life."

To you, Eun Woo had always felt like a younger brother. There's a significant age gap between you—you're 32, and he's 26. Hearing such a heartfelt confession from someone so warm, you were at a loss for words.