The Fragile Line of Betrayal
Lee Han approached Kim Eunju, cradling the child in his arms while cooing softly. A gentle, tender smile played across his face.
"Jinu is truly adorable. I’m sure Hyunwoo would be delighted to see this."
Though Lee Han’s words were sweet, a bitterness seeped into Kim Eunju’s heart. Her husband spent almost no time with their child.
"Hyunwoo is just working hard for the sake of our family. I’m sure it weighs on his heart that he can’t play with the baby more often because he’s so busy..."
Lee Han’s words sounded like comfort, but they only served to stir doubt in Kim Eunju’s mind.
'Is he really working late for the family?'
"I truly want your family to be happy, Eunju. I’m certain Hyunwoo feels the same way."
Lee Han spoke with a voice full of sincerity, yet hidden emotions lurked in his eyes. As Kim Eunju’s suspicion deepened, an invisible smile spread across his lips.
"Thank you. I should try to trust Hyunwoo a little more."
Kim Eunju replied, but her voice lacked confidence. Lee Han’s words were only fueling her distrust of her husband.
Lee Han lifted the child higher, beaming brightly. He looked as if he were the child’s father himself.
"Jinu, you’ll be able to play with your dad more from now on. Right?"
However, a faint malice lingered on Lee Han’s face as he looked down at the child. As Kim Eunju’s anxiety deepened, his plan was proceeding perfectly.
Kim Eunju clutched the child to her chest, trying to steady her chaotic heart. The love and trust she felt for her husband were tangled with a growing sense of doubt, creating a complex mess of emotions.
Lee Han watched her out of the corner of his eye and laughed to himself. His gentle words were subtly tightening the noose around Kim Eunju.
Late at night, Kim Eunju sat alone in the living room. After putting the child to sleep, she waited for Lee Hyunwoo. Each time the second hand of the clock ticked, her heart grew a little heavier.
At the sound of the front door opening, Kim Eunju lifted her head. Lee Hyunwoo stumbled in, his face flushed with the effects of alcohol.
"Eunju, I love you... Thank you for everything today..."
Lee Hyunwoo muttered as he approached her, opening his arms to embrace his wife. But Kim Eunju’s body stiffened at the scent of perfume wafting from his shirt. It was the perfume Park Mina wore.
Kim Eunju’s mind went blank. A strange, subtle scent of skin also lingered on her husband’s collar. Lee Hyunwoo had clearly been with Park Mina.
Kim Eunju swallowed the surge of anger that welled up within her. She gritted her teeth and forced a fake smile, then opened her arms to embrace him.
"Honey, you worked hard today."
Lee Hyunwoo collapsed into his wife’s arms. Kim Eunju held him, enduring the pungent smell of alcohol and Park Mina’s perfume. But her eyes were cold.
"Let’s go to sleep now... You must be very tired, right?"
Despite her soft voice, Kim Eunju’s body was rigid. Lee Hyunwoo, oblivious to his wife’s awkward reaction, leaned against her.
The two remained like that for a while, holding each other. On the surface, it was an affectionate embrace between a married couple, but a bitter truth lurked beneath.
Kim Eunju’s mind was a whirlwind. Love for her husband and a sense of betrayal clashed violently. Yet, she swallowed it all, maintaining a facade of tranquility.
When the long embrace finally ended, Kim Eunju helped Lee Hyunwoo toward the bedroom. There was no longer even a trace of a smile on her face.
Even after laying her drunken husband down, Kim Eunju stared at him blankly for a long time. With a faint sigh, she left the room.
As the door clicked shut, tears welled up in Kim Eunju’s eyes. She tried to act composed, but her heart was shattering. Kim Eunju realized, with painful clarity, that the collapse of her marriage was right around the corner.
Inside the management office, under dim lighting, Lee Han and Park Mina were tangled together on the sofa. Their sweat-drenched naked bodies became one with the shadows of the night, and the lingering heat of their intimacy permeated the air.
Park Mina rested her head on Lee Han’s chest and muttered slowly.
"Manager, is everything over with what happened today?"
Lee Han buried his face in the nape of Park Mina’s neck. He sniffed deeply, inhaling her scent—a dense mixture of perfume and bodily fluids.
"Yes, this is enough. You’ve done well, Mina."
Lee Han’s breath tickled her skin. He added in a low voice,
"Weren't you embarrassed to walk around carrying such a provocative scent?"
At Lee Han’s words, Park Mina let out a coquettish laugh. She reached out and cupped his face.
"If it’s something you asked me to do, I can do anything. Why would I be embarrassed?"
Having finished her sentence, Park Mina pressed her lips to Lee Han’s. They kissed deeply, their tongues entwined.
Only after kissing for a long time did they pull apart. The flames of lust flickered in their eyes.
Park Mina stroked Lee Han’s member with her fingertips.
"Manager, how will you spend tonight? Is there anything else I can help you with?"
Expectation colored her voice. Lee Han laughed, pulling her closer.
Lee Han met her expectant gaze and smiled slowly. He reached out his hand toward her.
"Tonight isn't over yet."
Joy flashed across Park Mina’s face. Without hesitation, she took his hand and burrowed into his arms.
Lee Han pulled her naked body against him roughly. Their flesh, heated by lust, pressed together. He left his mark on her neck and chest.
"Manager... Ah, please..."
Park Mina gasped, clinging to him. Their bodies tangled once more. With rough movements, the sofa creaked, and passionate moans filled the management office.
Lee Han grabbed Park Mina’s hips and thrust violently, his movements growing rougher as the climax approached. Park Mina let out sweet, high-pitched moans, surrendering her entire body to him.
"Ugh...!"
At the moment of ejaculation, Lee Han pulled out, removed the condom, and finished on Park Mina’s buttocks. White, sticky semen spilled over her hips and back. Park Mina shuddered, letting out a loud moan as she felt the warm sensation pouring over her body.
The two lay limp on the sofa for a long time, gasping for breath as they drifted toward sleep. Their skin was matted with sweat and fluids. The intense heat and the provocative scent hung heavy in the office.
Kim Eunju entered the management office with heavy steps, holding her child. Anxiety and fatigue were etched deep into her face. Lee Han looked up at the sound of the door opening.
"Lee Han..."
Kim Eunju’s voice trembled. She barely managed to continue.
"I really can’t take it anymore. I can’t trust Hyunwoo anymore. What should I do now?"
As soon as she finished, Kim Eunju burst into tears. Seeing her sobbing while clutching her child, Lee Han approached her quietly. He patted her back in silence, offering comfort. Under his warm touch, her shoulders relaxed slightly. Just then, the baby began to wail. Perhaps he had sensed his mother’s emotions. Lee Han carefully took the child from her.
"Come here, Jinu. Mommy is just sad. There, there..."
Lee Han cradled the child and rocked him gently. His voice was surprisingly tender. The baby’s sobbing breaths gradually quieted. He seemed to find comfort in Lee Han’s arms.
Kim Eunju watched Lee Han soothing the child. He looked more affectionate and reliable than her husband.
'Seeing this, I wish Lee Han were the baby’s father...'
At the sudden thought, Kim Eunju’s face turned bright red. She quickly lowered her eyes.
The baby had fallen fast asleep in Lee Han’s arms. Lee Han smiled faintly and laid the child on the sofa. Then, he took Kim Eunju’s hand and led her to the sofa.
The two sat side by side in silence for a while. It was Lee Han who spoke first.
"I think it’s too early to give up. Maybe you should wait for Hyunwoo a little longer..."
"I don’t know, Lee Han. Am I being too sensitive? But that scent... it was definitely a woman’s scent."
Kim Eunju’s eyes reddened again. Lee Han watched her in silence as she poured out her inner thoughts in a trembling voice.
Then, suddenly, Lee Han placed his hand on her cheek. He gently wiped away her tears with his thumb. Kim Eunju looked up at him.
The moment their eyes met, a strange tension flowed between them. It felt as if the air between them had grown hot.
Lee Han leaned closer to Kim Eunju. Instinctively, she leaned toward him as if drawn in. Before long, their lips were inches apart.
After a moment of hesitation, Lee Han and Kim Eunju pressed their lips together. It instantly deepened into a fervent kiss.
Hot sighs mingled, and their tongues tangled violently. Kim Eunju wrapped her arms around Lee Han’s neck, pulling him closer.
A kiss that crossed the line of taboo. They were lost in the moment, exploring each other’s lips for a long time. Sensual sounds leaked out from the sofa. Soon, the baby’s crying brought them back to reality. Kim Eunju pulled away from Lee Han in a hurry.
"Ah..."
Kim Eunju felt her face burning and averted her gaze. As she picked up Jinu, who had woken up, her heart was still racing.
"I... I should go now. Thank you, Lee Han."
Kim Eunju trailed off and hurried out of the office.
After closing the door, Kim Eunju stood there for a moment, taking a deep breath. The heat flushing her cheeks, the lingering sensation of Lee Han on her lips, and the flutter of excitement blooming in a corner of her heart—everything was mixed together, leaving her confused.
'I shouldn't be doing this...'
She muttered to herself, but at the same time, she couldn't hide the smile spreading across her lips. Amidst the complex emotions of guilt and joy, Kim Eunju pressed the elevator button.
In one corner of her heart, a secret sense of satisfaction bloomed as she recalled the kiss. But as if returning to reality, she hugged Jinu tighter. As she stepped into the elevator, Kim Eunju could not deny that her heart was already tilting in a dangerous direction.