Inside, Joon-ho freezes. Min-ji is sitting on the couch, not alone, but with another man. The stranger looks up, surprised. Min-ji’s eyes dart between her husband and the man beside her, a guilty expression on her face. Joon-ho’s heart sinks. This isn’t the reunion he imagined.
“Min-ji… Who is this?” Joon-ho asks, his voice tight. The silence between them is suffocating. Min-ji stands up, her voice trembling. “Joon-ho, I… I can explain.” The man beside her slowly rises. “I’m sorry, Joon-ho. I didn’t know she was married…” Joon-ho feels the sting of betrayal. What could possibly explain this?
Joon-ho’s mind spins. “Help? Help with what?” he asks. Min-ji’s voice cracks. “Joon-ho, I was lonely. I didn’t know how to cope without you.” Her words hang in the air. The man remains silent, avoiding eye contact. Joon-ho’s frustration grows. Why didn’t she tell him? Why didn’t she trust him?