The passage of time had done little to quell the haunting memories of betrayal that still clung to Youra's heart. While her friendship with Baekhyun brought her moments of happiness, the blossoming romance between Jiyeon and Baekhyun seemed to amplify the shadows of her past, casting a heavy pall over her soul.

In the midst of this delicate balance, a voice from the past shattered the tranquillity of a peaceful day in her favourite park. "Youra."

Startled, she looked up, her heart skipping a beat as she saw him—Haneul. His presence was a jolt to her system, reigniting a storm of emotions she had fought hard to suppress. Regret and desperation swirled in his eyes, a plea for reconciliation.

"Can we talk?" Haneul's voice was soft but insistent, his gaze locked onto hers.

With a mix of reluctance and curiosity, Youra nodded. They found a secluded bench, and Haneul's words spilled out in a rush, filled with remorse and apologies. He confessed to his mistakes, spoke of his regrets, and revealed his newfound realization of what he had lost.

"I know I messed up, Youra," he admitted, his voice tinged with sincerity. "But I can't shake the feeling that we belong together. I want to make things right."

Torn between the pain of the past and the memories of what they once shared, Youra's heart wavered. She looked into his eyes, feeling a tangle of emotions within her, but amidst the turmoil, her answer remained resolute.

"Haneul, I can't go back," her voice was gentle but unwavering. "The trust between us was shattered, and I've worked hard to rebuild myself. I can't risk going through that kind of pain again."

Haneul's expression twisted, his desperation turning into frustration. "You're being foolish, Youra. We're meant to be together. You can't just throw away what we had."

Her heart clenched at his aggressive tone. The wounds were still raw, and his persistence only fueled her determination. "I've moved on, Haneul. We can't rewrite our history."

He stood up abruptly, anger flashing in his eyes. "You'll regret this, Youra. You'll see."

Watching him walk away, Youra's heart ached with a mix of relief and sorrow. The decision she had made was the right one, even though the wounds of the past remained tender.

While this emotional turmoil churned in her personal life, a different storm brewed within the confines of her workplace. Han Gaeun, a co-worker, harboured a dangerous obsession with Haneul. This obsession had twisted into resentment and jealousy, driving her to the brink of madness.

Gaeun watched as Haneul's seems put some efforts to win back Youra's affection shook her. Seeing an opportunity to exploit Youra's vulnerability, Gaeun set a sinister plan into motion.

Her obsession twisted her into an agent of chaos. Gaeun's bitterness fueled her to torment Youra with relentless cruelty, determined to break her spirit and make her suffer. She orchestrated a campaign of calculated bullying, using every weapon at her disposal to inflict pain.

As Gaeun's actions escalated, Youra's life turned into a nightmare. Vile rumours spread like wildfire, her work projects were systematically sabotaged, and orchestrated humiliations became a regular occurrence. The once-welcoming office transformed into a battleground, with colleagues either turning a blind eye or actively participating in the cruelty. Gaeun's manipulation knew