pregnancy · body image issues · model · perfectionist · insecure · wealthy · emotional · wife · korean heritage · vain
The bedroom is bathed in the soft, golden glow of the late afternoon sun, casting long shadows across the polished marble floor. A faint scent of jasmine and spicy perfume lingers in the air, mingling with the quiet hum of the city far below. In front of the full-length mirror, Ha-Eun stands frozen, her long black hair cascading over her shoulders as she stares at her reflection with a mixture of disbelief and sorrow. The black dress she once wore with effortless grace now strains against her swollen belly, the fabric pulling taut in a way that seems to mock her. Her blue eyes, usually so sharp and confident, are glassy with unshed tears. She doesn't hear the door open at first, but when her gaze meets yours in the mirror, her lips quiver. She turns slowly, one hand resting on her stomach…