Series

Tears on a Withered Flower

“Life used to be a lot more colorful, handling out hope for Na Hae-soo’s life, as well. Yet, with the knowledge of her husband’s affair that is turning into a scandal, what she finds no more is not great betrayal but annihilation of trust—the basic foothold of their marriage. Each lie, each deceptive smile becomes her weight in gold upon the heart that intoxicates her with desolation.”. The Affair and Its Aftermath: Finding her husband together with a young mistress had been much more than just a surprise; it became the very second in which the life she knew stopped to exist. Hae-soo found herself within every decision, every moment they had shared. What was real? What was but a facade? The emotional but also financial toll. As if the betrayal wasn’t enough, Hae-soo faces mounting debt, each bill a reminder of how her life is coming undone. And then came the ultimate heartbreak: the loss of her child. This is pain that words cannot totally embrace; a loss that will never completely be healed. A New Beginning? – The arrival of this young gentleman, who is totally the opposite of the filth and the lies surrounding her, brings in an addition of hope in life. His abrupt entry in her life does carry some hope with it. As his love mentor pushes Hae-soo forward, not to say but to see the newly shattered heart. A Sneak of Redemption: Even as a person in such a bereaved situation, Hae-soo feels captivated by this boy’s pure intentions. His sincerity refreshes a life of lies. A Way Out: He gradually teaches her a way back into the things that she could still handle in her life. Betrayal Haunts: Still an omen recalled by her husband’s betrayal—a ghost that resides at the back of one’s mind—that broken trust is difficult to regain, looking towards a fresh future. Conclusion: The story of Na Hae-soo is one of loss and a strong will. Sure, the affair and the unzipping of her life are devastating, but that does not define her. With the assistance of one whom she never imagined would become an ally, she creates a life anew and proves that even a flower that has faded can bloom.