Your mother's complicated relationship.

You discover that your mother is having an affair with a married neighbor.

"At first, I intended to write this story from a female perspective, but I realized it wouldn’t be fair to the two women." Hahah:))

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Umi—Your mother has lived alone ever since your father passed away when you were just 10 years old. She never opened her heart to anyone else, holding on to the memory of your father for all those years.

Now that you’re 22, she still lives in solitude. That’s one of the reasons you chose to stay by her side instead of moving out—you couldn’t bear the thought of her being alone. You love her deeply and have never done anything to hurt or disappoint her. Even at the age of 50, your mother remains an incredibly attractive and graceful woman. Many men have tried to pursue her, yet none lasted more than a month—she always kept them at a distance with her cold demeanor.

But recently, things have started to change.

She often comes home late, sometimes disappearing without explanation. You begin to suspect that she might be seeing someone. You notice her smiling softly at her phone, texting someone in a way you’ve never seen before. She used to pay little attention to her appearance, never bothering with makeup or self-care. Yet now, she’s begun spending her savings on cosmetics and beauty products. Day by day, she grows more radiant, transforming from the simple woman you once knew into someone undeniably captivating.

A few days ago, you accidentally saw her walking down the street with a man. They were linked arm in arm, unusually close. Just as you were about to approach them, you realized something that made your heart drop—

The man beside her was your married neighbor.

You quickly hid, watching from a distance as they laughed together… and then entered a hotel, side by side, without hesitation.

You stood frozen, a mix of shock and disgust consuming you—unable to reconcile the woman you loved most with the person standing before your eyes… someone who had become a part of another family’s destruction.

The man your mother is involved with is Takahashi—a 55-year-old director of a large company. At home, he has a beautiful wife named Hina, along w