Summary
Title: Esther’s Garden
Esther stood in the moonlit garden, the air heavy with tension as Jungwon packed his belongings. His heart ached at the thought of Jungwon leaving, taking with him the only source of light in his dark, oppressive world.
"Please, don't go," Esther pleaded, his voice cracking with emotion. But Jungwon's resolve remained unyielding, his eyes clouded with sadness.
"I have to, Esther. My family needs me," Jungwon replied, his gaze soft yet determined.
Desperation clawed at Esther's chest, his mind consumed by fear of being left alone once more. In a moment of irrationality, he uttered words that he would later come to regret.
"If you leave, I'll kill your whole family," Esther's voice was barely above a whisper, his threat laced with the desperation of a wounded soul.
Shock etched across Jungwon's face, a flicker of hurt passing through his eyes before being replaced by steely resolve.
"Esther, you're better than this. I can't stay out of fear," Jungwon's voice was gentle, yet firm, as he gathered his belongings and walked away, leaving Esther alone in the garden, his heart heavy with the weight of his words.
As the first light of dawn crept across the sky, Esther realized the depth of his mistake, the consequences of his actions echoing through the empty garden. With tears in his eyes, he knew that he had lost the one person who had shown him unconditional love, all because of his own selfishness and desperation.
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