Regrets [COMPLETED]

Chapter 31

Jennie went home feeling utterly exhausted. Her conversation with V had left her emotionally drained. V's reasons for avoiding her were unclear, but she tried to understand and respect that maybe V needed space to process everything, even though it hurt deeply. Jennie wasn't ready for this sudden distance, but she knew she had to accept it.

As she settled into her room, Jennie couldn't shake the heavy feeling of loneliness. She missed Lisa, who hadn't contacted her since morning. Jennie knew Lisa was busy, as she had mentioned earlier, but the silence felt overwhelming..

After an entire week of hectic schedules at her office, Jennie was running on minimal sleep. She had barely managed to keep up with her workload and personal life. Realizing her birthday was tomorrow, she decided to go to bed early, hoping to refresh her mind and body. Jennie curled up under her blankets, trying to push away the thoughts of V and the longing for Lisa's presence, good night's sleep might bring some clarity and peace, helping her face whatever the next day might bring.

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Lisa pacing around the construction site, the day's exhaustion weighing heavily on her shoulders. The late evening air was cool, a welcome reprieve after the relentless heat. She had just wrapped up a call with Seulgi, confirming the final details for Jennie's birthday plan. She longed for sleep but knew she had to push through a bit longer.

As she walked around the site, her thoughts drifting, a figure emerged from the shadows. Lisa squinted, trying to make out the person approaching her. When the woman stepped into the light, Lisa froze, her heart pounding in her chest.

It was Han Soo Hee, her estranged wife, someone she hadn't seen in four years.

A flood of emotions overwhelmed her—shock, anger, betrayal, and a strange mix of longing and hurt. Her breath caught in her throat as she struggled to process the sight before her.

"Han Soo Hee?" Lisa's voice was barely a whisper, a mix of disbelief and rising anger.

"Lisa," Han Soo Hee said softly, her voice tinged with hesitation and regret.

Lisa's hands clenched into fists at her sides. She took a step back, her body instinctively trying to create distance. "Why did you come back?" her voice trembling with suppressed rage.

"I...I just wanted to see you. I missed you, Lisa." Han Soo Hee replied, taking a tentative step closer.

Lisa's eyes narrowed, memories of betrayal and heartbreak flooding back. "After four years? You just show up here, now?" She shook her head, trying to contain her emotions. "Why now? What do you want, Han Soo Hee?"

Han Soo Hee looked down, clearly struggling with her own feelings. "I know I hurt you, Lisa. I made the biggest mistake of my life. But I had to see you, to talk to you."

"No!" Lisa cut her off, her voice rising with anger. "You think you can just show up here and everything will be okay? After you left me, after you betrayed me?"

Han Soo Hee's eyes filled with tears. "I don't expect things to be okay. I don't even expect you to forgive me. But please, just hear me out."

Lisa's heart ached, the pain of the past resurfacing with brutal clarity. She took a deep breath, her voice trembling with the effort to hold back her tears. "You left me, Han Soo Hee. You chose your dream over us, and now you think you can just walk back into my life?"

Han Soo Hee looked up, her face streaked with tears, desperation etched into every line. "I know I can't undo the past, but please, just give me a chance to make things right. I love you, Lisa. I never stopped loving you."

Lisa watched Han Soo Hee sobbing in tear, the weight of their broken relationship hanging heavily in the air. Her chest ached, and she felt the sting of tears in her eyes. She took a deep breath, trying to steady herself.