FREVOR

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As Jin Ah slowly stirred from her slumber, the soft rays of morning sunlight filtering through the curtains, she found herself alone in the plush hotel room. Blinking away the remnants of sleep, she became acutely aware of her nakedness, a discomfort settling over her as memories of the previous night flooded her mind.

Tears welled up in her eyes as she recalled the tumultuous events that had unfolded, the bitterness of resentment growing within her with each passing moment. She hated Taehyung, hated the way he had waltzed back into her life without warning, stirring up emotions she had long buried.

With a heavy heart, she tried to push aside the tangled sheets and get out of bed, but a sharp pain shot through her body, causing her to cry out in agony. Her whole body hurt, but it was her legs that bore the brunt of the pain, feeling numb and unresponsive beneath her.

Every movement sent waves of discomfort coursing through her, the pain unbearable as she struggled to sit up. She cursed under her breath, the frustration and anger boiling over as she grappled with the physical and emotional turmoil that threatened to consume her.

In that moment of vulnerability, she felt the weight of her hatred pressing down on her, a bitter reminder of the pain Taehyung had inflicted upon her. But beneath the surface, there lingered a sense of determination, a resolve to overcome the obstacles that stood in her way.

With gritted teeth, she forced herself to take slow, deliberate breaths, willing the pain to subside. She knew she needed to gather her strength, to face whatever challenges lay ahead with courage and determination.

As she lay there, her body racked with pain, she made a silent vow to herself. No matter what the future held, she would not allow Taehyung to break her spirit. She would rise from the ashes of her pain, stronger and more resilient than ever before.

As Taehyung entered the room, his presence seemed to fill the space with an unsettling tension. His eyes bore into Jin Ah with a mixture of concern and something else, something she couldn't quite place.

"Oh, my love, did you wake up?" he questioned, his voice dripping with a false sweetness that made Jin Ah's skin crawl. "How was last night? I enjoyed it a lot, you know."

Jin Ah's gaze hardened, the intensity of her hatred burning brightly in her eyes. "You enjoy seeing a girl vulnerable, don't you?" she retorted bitterly.

Taehyung chuckled, a cold, humorless sound that sent a shiver down Jin Ah's spine. "Why would I?" he countered, his tone mocking. "Haha, I love you, Jin Ah."

Her lip curled in disgust at his declaration. "But I hate you," she spat, her voice laced with venom.

Taehyung's expression remained unchanged, his gaze unwavering as he stared at her. Despite the hostility between them, there was a strange glint of possessiveness in his eyes, a reminder of the tangled web of emotions that bound them together.

As Jin Ah attempted to push herself upright, her weakened muscles gave way, causing her to collapse back onto the bed with a cry of pain. Tears welled up in her eyes as frustration and helplessness washed over her, threatening to engulf her in a sea of despair.

Taehyung's expression softened as he watched her struggle, his earlier demeanor melting away in the face of her vulnerability. Without a word, he crossed the room and knelt beside her, his hands reaching out to offer comfort.

Jin Ah recoiled at first, her pride warring with the overwhelming need for solace. But as Taehyung's gentle touch enveloped her, she found herself leaning into his embrace, seeking refuge from the storm raging within.