For anyone wondering about the novel plot:
This is a heavy dark romance. MC goes through so much trauma and depression that he literally runs away while pregnant. The ML never really gets a proper redemption, he’s just obsessively keeping MC by his side. It’s not a 'mutual love' type of story, more like a twisted acceptance of fate. Brace yourselves!!
Yep, hit the nail on the head. ML regrets it only in the sense that he hates losing control over MC, not that he suddenly becomes a green flag. MC is completely broken mentally, so staying becomes his path of least resistance. It's definitely not a satisfying redemption arc if you're looking for one
I looked it up. Apparently once he finds woo jin, he is so afraid of losing him that he stops being abusive. He still locks him up in the mansion for a while, but woo jin ignores him emotionally, avoids contact 100% at first and remains him of all he did in the past, which drives ML crazy, this causes him to start being affectionate but woo jin makes it clear he only accepts his attention for the sake of the baby. ML also stops trying to control MC and gives him his space. Later in the extras after some years of raising the baby, ML has changed completely into a loving person that does everything for his son and to please woo jin and be sure he is well physically and mentally, and it's only after seeing the change is real that MC starts to give him a second chance and they start to rebuild their relationship. Is this correct?
Nope, don't fall for that sweet summary! That's a heavily sugarcoated version floating around. The ML never actually gets a proper greenflag redemption arc. He remains manipulative, possessive, and obsessive throughout. WooJin stays not bc he forgives him or sees a "loving change", but purely bc he's emotionally broken, terrified, and exhausted from everything. It’s a very dark, toxic dynamic and more of a forced resignation than a sweet healing romance, so definitely don't expect a wholesome happy ending
Apparently i got some of the info wrong. I read the novel recently in spanish, this was asfter my first comment. The ML does have a change of attitude, even more so in the extras, but the story as a whole feels very empty and not enough of a redemption arc imo, since he never verbally apologizes for the things he did. And it does feel in a way, that MC has no option but to stay with ML, even though it is said in the novel at one point, that ML no longers forces MC to do anything.
i got some of the info wrong. I read the novel recently in spanish, this was after my first comment. There is no cheating. The ML does have a change of attitude, even more so in the extras, but the story as a whole feels kind of empty and not enough of a redemption arc imo, since he never verbally apologizes for the things he did. And it does feel in a way that MC has no option but to stay with ML, even though it is said in the novel at one point that ML no longers forces MC to do anything and wants MC to be happy and live a normal life.
Wait, they nerfed the 19+ rating for the webtoon adapt?! Why though?! Naver has been allowing so many unrated R19 titles lately... We missed out on the full unhinged Han Hae il experience! Still reading for that god-tier art style, but I'll be complaining the whole time
u can read the raw novel on RIDI or Naver Series! no official eng translation yet sadly
for quick spoilers: hae il was her first love in school and now he’s her new team leader at work. Danbi tries to play it cool, but hae il goes full on flirt mode and doesn't hide his feelings at all. turns out he’s been in love with her all this time so yeah, it’s a wholesome office romance with a happy ending, oh and in the side stories, they actually get married and have a kid tgether hae il turns out to be such a whipped, doting dad and husband. it’s super sweet and cute
Y’all complaining abt 'nothing happening' just bcs there’s no loud drama this chapter This isn't a plot hole, it’s a whole emotional shift! We’re watching a guy who’s used to controlling everything and using ppl finally hit a wall of complex emotions. He’s soft now, just heavily in denial and trying to hold onto his pride. Let the character growth breathe fr..











Oh noooo.. this going to really good ride