I just finished Chapter 18 of Lia’s story, and I cried so hard as I read it. Honestly, I could feel the pain in every line. You wrote it in such a beautifully painful way, Author-nim. I see so much of myself in her, specifically that fear of being seen as weak. The way she buries her pain under a bright smile and a strong personality just to convince everyone she’s okay. It hurts because I know exactly how heavy that mask can feel. I also finished reading Bound by Business, and it was so well written. The story of Dia and Rainér is really realistic yet not a typical love story. The pain felt so raw and real, and I loved it so much. I really needed that, Author-nim. The way you focused on the progress of their love story while also showing their healing process was really amazing.
Keep writing, Author-nim. Your story is beyond words. I’m in awe of your writing. You couldn’t show this level of pain without really understanding people. Thank you for sharing this stories. It touched a part of me. Thank you for that ❤️