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At the Baeksang Arts Awards ceremony, a stunning actress was sitting alone in the audience. It seemed she was waiting for someone, constantly tapping her hand.

While waiting, she dialed a number. Seeing the caller ID, she remembered the past. Weirdly, she remembered the feeling—once upon a time, she loved this man, but now he had become the person she hated the most.

On the other side:

As soon as the man's work finished, he grabbed his car keys, rushing out as quickly as possible. When his car engine roared, he glanced at his watch—it was already 7 PM. He was late. Cursing in his head, he stepped on the gas fully.

No sooner than ever, his car was zooming across the highway at 300 km/h. He wanted to reach Seoul within half an hour.

"Ha."

What madness. He was trying to cover 150 km within 30 minutes, from Daejeon to Seoul. Now, some people might ask why he was rushing so fast, so desperate to get there. It was because of his wife.

Early this morning, his wife insisted on going to the Baeksang Arts Awards ceremony. She told him that this was the most highly regarded award in South Korea, and she had been nominated for the Best New Actress award.

That's why he was rushing as recklessly as possible. He didn't want to miss out on this golden opportunity to make amends with his wife, so he promised her that he would attend.

While driving, his phone rang. Thinking it must be Soo-jin, he didn't pick up and instead increased his car's speed.

He had been in a cold war with his wife for a few days now. Well, it wasn't her fault; he was the one who broke the promise. Now, he didn’t want to repeat the same mistake again.

As he reached the Baeksang Arts Awards venue, he could hear the award presenters' voices.

"The Baeksang Arts Award for Best New Actress goes to..."

When he hurriedly showed his venue tickets, the security guards stepped back without checking and bowed.

As soon as he was about to start running inside, he heard the presenter's voice again.

"Kim Soo-jin."

When he heard his wife's name, he was filled with immense joy. His halted steps started running toward her, finding new determination to see the award in her hands.

While he was one step away from the venue, Soo-jin's voice could be heard throughout the room.

"Good evening, everyone. I am deeply honored and humbled to receive this prestigious Baeksang Award tonight. I want to thank the judges, my incredible team, and my fans who have supported me through every step of my journey. This award means more to me than I can express."

When he opened the doors, their eyes met. She was staring at the door, waiting for him, it seemed. He showed a victory sign with a big smile on his face, saying he kept his promise, but...

Suddenly, Soo-jin became quiet, staring at him. There were tears in her eyes, her brows furrowed. Her eyes changed—they were the same as his father's eyes, filled with hatred.

In the past, Soo-jin looked at him with indifference after their marriage, but never had she looked at him with hatred.

"Why?" was the only question in his head. He was confused.

On stage, countless thoughts were going through Soo-jin's head. She didn't want to do this; there was no choice for her but to reveal everything.

If she wanted to be happy, she needed to reveal everything to the public because, even after everything she had done, she could not get a divorce out of this marriage, as she firmed her resolve.

Her voice cracked while speaking. Tears were pouring from her eyes, but she spoke as stubbornly as always.

"I have been diagnosed with angiosarcoma, a rare and aggressive cancer of the heart. I have less than three months left. I want to spend these three months with the person I love. I was forced to marry Kim Joon-ho. There is no love between us. Please help me. Please save me."

Abandoned Heir's Superstar Wife Relives Her Past

"Let's go to Riverstone Villa," Ji-eun instructed the driver as she settled into the front seat of Soo-jin's car.

From the rearview mirror, Ji-eun glanced at Soo-jin, who sat curled up in the back, hugging her knees and staring into space.

She wanted to comfort her dear best friend but held herself back.

After Soo-jin's earlier outburst, Ji-eun wasn't sure what was going on in her friend's mind or what exactly had brought on the dark mood.

As the car pulled into Riverstone Villa, nestled in the exclusive neighborhood of Hannam-dong in Seoul, Ji-eun's eyes drifted to the panoramic views surrounding the area.

Known for housing South Korea's elite—celebrities, CEOs, and diplomats—Hannam-dong offered peace and a stunning view of the Han River and Seoul's skyline, a fitting backdrop for Soo-jin's home.

Chapter 30: Soo-jin's Dream