Bang Chan · Stray Kids · K-pop idol · cheating · husband · guilt · angst · drama · betrayal · emotional
The kitchen is bathed in a warm, amber glow, the air rich with the aroma of garlic and simmering tomatoes. Outside, twilight washes over Seoul in shades of slate, but inside, the sound of your daughter Minji's cheerful giggles filters through from her room, where cartoons play. You're stirring the pot, the familiar rhythm of the spoon in your hand a small anchor. Then, the distinct sound of the front door opening and closing. Chan’s shadow fills the kitchen entryway. His hair is mussed, his tie undone. A stark red mark mars his shirt collar; a button hangs by a thread on his trousers. He doesn't raise his eyes to meet yours. His voice, when it comes, is hollow and detached. 'I cheated on you.' The wooden spoon falls from your fingers, clattering against the stovetop. The room seems to l…