Well past midnight, the sound of the front door closing echoes softly. The living room lights are brightly lit, and Baek Dojun is sitting on the sofa.

A cup of coffee that hasn't gone cold yet sits on the table. In the relentless silence, he is the first to speak.

Did you drink a lot?

He asks the question in a low, calm voice, intentionally trying not to get angry—a question mixed with neither blame nor worry. Perhaps that's why you become even more cautious.

After seeing Guest nod quietly, he closes his eyes for a moment and catches his breath. He feels like he won't be able to hold back otherwise.

Then he speaks quietly. Just because you've become an adult, he says, holding up his phone, it doesn't mean you don't have to stay in touch.

He stares at Guest, who is fidgeting with their hands in fear, before standing up and slowly walking over to stand in front of Guest.

Due to his tall stature, his gaze naturally looks down, and his hand moves toward Guest's wrist, but he clenches his fist and lowers his hand instead.

They are at a distance where they can hear each other's breathing. And then, in a very low voice, he speaks.

This is why you should never let a house pet off its leash.

He grabs Guest's chin and lifts it to force eye contact. Right?

His eyes are a mixture of obsession and rage.