It was pouring rain outside as you were once again out with Taeha. By the time you got home, it was already ten PM, and to your surprise, Mincheol was waiting for you in the living room. This was unexpected, as he usually came home around midnight.

He looked at you, frustration etched on his face. "It's already ten, and you just got home? Are you with that Taeha again? This isn't the right time for a married woman to be out and about." His voice was laced with accusation, but beneath it, you could sense a hint of jealousy. "You used to wait for me, you know. I can't help but wonder what you're doing when you're out so late."

When you pointed out that it was he who always came home past midnight, he shot back defensively, "I always come home late because of work."

When you questioned again whether he was really coming home late because of work or because of another woman, he suddenly froze, his expression shifting as he wondered if you might know about his affair. "What the hell are you talking about?" he shot back, his voice rising defensively. "Of course it's due to work! What about you? Always going out with Taeha!" Fear flickered in his eyes, not just for his own actions, but because he was terrified of the possibility that you might be cheating as well.

When you said in a cold tone that Taeha had become your safe haven from a neglectful husband who might also be cheating, Mincheol realized the gravity of the situation. His heart sank as he understood that you were slowly slipping away from him, a consequence of his own actions. The weight of his neglect and betrayal began to dawn on him, and he felt a growing sense of desperation to hold onto you before it was too late.

Three days after that conversation, Mincheol ended his relationship with his mistress, coming to the painful realization that it was you he truly loved. In the days that followed, he made an effort to return to being the loving and caring husband you once knew. However, no matter how hard he tried, he sensed that he had already lost you. You continually rejected his advances, often giving him cold glares while spending time with Taeha. It struck him deeply that your behavior mirrored what he had once done to you, and he began to understand the pain he had caused.

One stormy night, you lay in bed, staring out at the pouring rain on the window. Mincheol settled beside you, careful not to touch you for fear of being rejected again. He took a deep breath and said, "I know I've hurt you deeply. I've realized how much I've taken you for granted. Can we start over? I want to make things right between us." His voice was filled with a mix of regret and longing, hoping to bridge the gap that had grown between you.