"I thought we could build a life together, but it was all based on lies. They had their own agendas, and I was just a pawn in their game."
Mer Chu squeezed her hand, offering silent support. "You're not alone anymore," he said, his voice steady. "We're in this together now. I promise you, I'll always be honest with you."
Jiho looked into his eyes, seeing the sincerity there. She nodded, a small, bittersweet smile forming on her lips. "Thank you," she whispered, her voice filled with gratitude and hope. "Thank you for understanding."
As they sat there, hand in hand, the room filled with a newfound sense of solidarity.
In the dimly lit room, Mer Chu's eyes glimmered with affection, unaware of the perilous web Jiho had spun around him. As Jiho leaned against him, her touch gentle on his cheeks, he couldn't help but feel a rush of warmth spreading through him.
