#11.

Han Su-jin was putting on the device in Lee Han’s office. With practiced movements, she attached the contraption to her crotch, then meticulously smoothed out her clothes.

,Was it okay last time?

Lee Han asked out of the blue.

Han Su-jin glanced at him and replied curtly.

,It was fine.

,Don’t worry. I’ve made thorough preparations.

A faint smile played on Lee Han’s lips.

Seeing that, Han Su-jin felt her stomach churn. She let out a long sigh and snapped.

,What are you trying to ask for this time?

Lee Han seemed pleased with her willingness to comply. He nodded slowly and suggested.

,If you feel like you’re in danger during the patrol, send a signal right away. I’ll rush over and support you.

,Support me to do what?

Han Su-jin retorted with a suspicious look.

,To escort you. If you feel unwell, you should rest immediately… Would you like to go home, or come to the office here?

Han Su-jin paused to think. She could rest comfortably at home. Moreover, she had already let this man into her house once, so she didn’t feel any particular resistance.

,…Home would be better.

,Understood.

Lee Han nodded in satisfaction.

,Then, if that kind of situation arises again, tell me right away.

Watching Lee Han’s retreating figure as he strode out of the office, Han Su-jin was overcome with a strange sense of unease. Something felt off. But she quickly shook her head and dismissed the thought. She had no choice right now. 

The moment she left the office and turned on the switch, Han Su-jin sensed that something was wrong. The intensity was completely different from the stimulation she had endured so far. She gritted her teeth and tried to bear it as she followed Lee Han, but the intense vibrations were unbearable.

,Eugh…

A groan escaped her lips without her realizing it. But since she was already outside the office, Han Su-jin gritted her teeth, trembled, and suppressed her anger.

,What the hell are you doing?

Suppressing her anger, Han Su-jin snapped at Lee Han. But he asked back with an indifferent expression.

,Huh? What’s wrong?

,You switched the device, didn’t you? Why?

,Huh? I thought it was the same machine… That’s strange?

Han Su-jin gritted her teeth at Lee Han’s glib reply. She was furious at being tricked once again. But now was not the time to show such emotions. Barely holding onto her reason, Han Su-jin opened her mouth with difficulty.

,I can’t patrol with this. It’s much stronger than before.

At those words, Lee Han nodded as if he understood.

,That’s right. So, it would be better to go home quickly. Don’t you think?

Even as he said that, a sly smile played on his lips. Han Su-jin turned away with a dismal feeling. She let out a big sigh, gritted her teeth, and trudged along.

Watching her retreating figure, Lee Han couldn’t hide his satisfied smile. He followed Han Su-jin with a sinister gaze, as if watching prey slowly getting caught in a net. 

Han Su-jin desperately tried to withstand the intensified vibrations. But the stimulation to her lower abdomen was different from anything she had endured so far. With each step she took, her legs twisted and faltered.

,Are you okay?

Lee Han’s voice came from behind. Her mind consumed by the throbbing in her lower abdomen, Han Su-jin turned to glare at him. But she couldn’t say anything, and gritted her teeth to quicken her pace.

Her whole body began to heat up. She became increasingly dizzy. At that moment, she wanted to give up everything and just lie down on the street. She wanted to let go of the tether and be free from everything.

Then, Lee Han came up and supported her side. As she looked up at him with blurred vision, he shook his head. Then, he pointed to the ground with his finger.

Han Su-jin’s eyes widened. Ah, shit. Due to the stimulation exceeding her limits, the fluids she couldn’t suppress were flowing down her thighs and dripping onto the ground.

Her face flushed instantly. She bit her lip and leaned on Lee Han. She was too ashamed to speak.

Lee Han held Han Su-jin’s body firmly and walked towards her house. Supporting her half-limp form, he wore a sinister smile.

As she dragged her feet and was led by Lee Han, Han Su-jin’s mind was filled with fear. She was afraid of the sensation in her moist lower abdomen and Lee Han’s gaze upon it. 

Arriving at Han Su-jin’s house, Lee Han carefully laid her down on the sofa. Contrary to what Han Su-jin had feared, Lee Han, as promised, began to undress her and clean her up. After removing her wet underwear and skirt, he carefully wiped her vulva and thighs with tissues.

But to Han Su-jin, his touch was like torture. Her body, already heated by the intense stimulation, trembled every time Lee Han’s fingers brushed against her. A thrilling pleasure enveloped her whole body, and she unconsciously moaned.

Gritting her teeth, Han Su-jin swallowed her misery. She was so ashamed that her body was reacting against her will. She was afraid of herself becoming accustomed to this man’s touch. Even though he was just cleaning her up, she was scared that her whole body was heating up wherever his touch reached.

Lee Han finished cleaning up without showing any particular expression. Then, he got up silently and left the room. Han Su-jin squeezed her eyes shut, trying not to make eye contact with him. 

,I’ll be going now.

With Lee Han’s farewell, she heard the sound of the front door closing. Han Su-jin felt a sense of regret at the lingering excitement in her body, but she still thought it was a relief. What almost happened?

Lying limply on the sofa, Han Su-jin tried hard to shake off Lee Han’s lingering touch. She gritted her teeth and endured the heat. Soon, she staggered towards the bathroom. She stood under the cold water. Cooling her heated skin, she struggled to erase Lee Han from her mind.

But his touch didn’t fade easily. It felt vividly imprinted on her skin. In despair, Han Su-jin sank into the bathtub and wept. Would the day ever come when this nightmarish situation would end? Writhing in agony, her future seemed so bleak.

—

That night, Han Su-jin lay next to Park Tae-young. She buried her still-heated body under the covers. Her body, aroused by the events with Lee Han, wouldn’t cool down easily. Perhaps it was because she hadn’t gone all the way.

Han Su-jin desperately wanted Park Tae-young to embrace her. She wanted to cover up the traces left by Lee Han with the touch of her beloved. She felt like she could forget everything in his embrace.

,Honey…

She whispered softly and reached out to Park Tae-young. Her love for him welled up endlessly. She wanted him with all her heart. But all that returned was his rhythmic breathing. He was already fast asleep. Perhaps he had had a hard day today as well.

Han Su-jin swallowed her bitterness. It would be selfish to wake her tired husband. She tried to understand, but a sense of disappointment washed over her. How did she end up in this situation? Despair weighed her down.

In the end, Han Su-jin fell asleep while only looking at her husband’s broad back. It was a night of loneliness, embracing her desires. The heat buried under the covers wouldn’t subside, and the regret in a corner of her heart wouldn’t fade easily either.

,Why do I have to endure this alone on a day like this? Han Su-jin sighed and tossed and turned.

This night, when she couldn’t lean on Park Tae-young, felt particularly long to her. She was afraid that the wounds left by Lee Han would deepen. The fragments of her crumbling self-esteem seemed to cut into her drying heart.

Even though she was with her beloved husband, Han Su-jin felt a great emptiness. Her heart, wavering between despair and regret, wouldn’t let her sleep. A deep sigh filled her chest as she wondered what to do about this nightmarish reality.

As the morning sunlight gently seeped into the bedroom, Han Su-jin woke up to the sound of her husband getting ready for work. Park Tae-young stopped buttoning his shirt and gave his wife an apologetic smile.

,Honey, I must have been too tired yesterday. I fell asleep right away. I’m sorry.

Han Su-jin’s heart melted at his sincere apology. The disappointment from yesterday disappeared like snow. She found her husband even more lovable for feeling sorry.

,No, honey. You were tired too. I understand.

She smiled and went to button his shirt for him. At that moment, something seemed to be decided in Han Su-jin’s heart. The thought that all she had to do was endure it. She felt like she could do anything for her beloved husband.

,That’s right, what I’m doing is all for Tae-young-ssi. It’s a means to protect our happiness…

She rationalized to herself that her relationship with Lee Han was just something she had to endure for the sake of her future with Park Tae-young. She considered it another cross she had to bear. She firmly believed that all of this was to protect her loved one.  

The stronger her affection for Park Tae-young became, the more Han Su-jin tried to justify her actions. She made a vow close to obsession, to bet everything on her love for her husband. 

As the front door closed, she suppressed her complicated feelings and let out a deep sigh. The more she tried to rationalize her actions, the more she couldn’t shake off the feeling that something was twisted. Nevertheless, Han Su-jin decided to believe that it was the right thing to do. She regarded this path as the only hope that would protect her and her husband’s future.