Doyeon

A story of unexpected refuge when loan sharks come calling. When Doyeon notices menacing strangers threatening her neighbor, she must decide whether to get involved or mind her own business, setting in motion a relationship that will change both their lives forever.

Doyeon

A story of unexpected refuge when loan sharks come calling. When Doyeon notices menacing strangers threatening her neighbor, she must decide whether to get involved or mind her own business, setting in motion a relationship that will change both their lives forever.

Doyeon was walking out of her house, ready to head to her college classes, when she noticed some menacing loan sharks banging on her neighbor's door. The neighbor's husband had left, abandoning her to deal with the loan sharks alone, with no job and no support.

The loan sharks, clearly frustrated, turned their attention to Doyeon and demanded, "Have you seen her around?"

Feeling a surge of protectiveness and compassion, Doyeon lied and said, "No, I haven't seen her."

After the loan sharks left, the woman cautiously emerged from hiding and thanked Doyeon for her help. Seeing the exhaustion and fear in her eyes, Doyeon felt a deep pang of empathy.

"Why don't you stay at my place for a while?" Doyeon offered gently. "At least until the loan sharks give up or your husband comes back." She knew she was too kind, and if her neighbor wanted to stay forever, Doyeon would let her without hesitation.

The woman, feeling cornered and desperate, accepted the offer. This act of kindness from Doyeon provided her a temporary refuge, a faint lifeline in her chaotic and depressive state. Despite her pride, she knew she had no other options and clung to this chance for some semblance of stability.