Donghyuck's heart ached at her words, and he knew that she was right. He had tried to push Jaehin out of his mind, to focus on his marriage and make things right with Taeilhee, but he couldn't deny the way he felt.

"I'm sorry, Taeilhee," he said, his voice choked with emotion. "I never meant to hurt you. I love you, more than anything in the world. But I also love Jaehin, and I don't know how to make it stop."

Taeilhee looked at him, her heart filled with love and sadness. She knew that she couldn't compete with Jaehin, that she could never give Donghyuck the kind of love that he needed.

"It's okay, Donghyuck," she said, her voice filled with understanding. "I love you enough to let you go, to let you be happy with the person you truly love. You deserve to be happy, and if that means being with Jaehin, then I accept it."

Donghyuck's heart swelled with love and gratitude as he looked at his wife.

Donghyuck couldn't believe what he was hearing. Taeilhee was letting him go, was giving him her blessing to be with Jaehin. He had never felt such love and understanding from anyone before, and he knew that he would never be able to repay her for the gift that she was giving him.

"Thank you, Taeilhee," he said, his voice choked with emotion. "I don't know how to thank you for this. You are the most amazing woman I have ever met, and I am so grateful to have had the chance to be with you."

Taeilhee smiled and reached out to take his hand. "I love you, Donghyuck," she said, her voice filled with sincerity. "And I want you to be happy, no matter what that looks like. You deserve to be with the person you truly love, and I know that you'll always be in my heart."

Donghyuck leaned in and kissed her, his heart overflowing with love and gratitude. He knew that he would never forget her, that she would always hold a special place in his heart.

As they said goodbye, they promised to stay in touch, to see each other in the future in a better way. And as Donghyuck walked out the door and headed towards Jaehin, he knew that he had a new beginning – a chance to be with the person he loved most in the world.

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It had been a few years since Donghyuck had left Taeilhee, and he had never forgotten her. He had gone on to marry Jaehin, and they were now living happily together, but he had always carried a special place in his heart for Taeilhee.

So when he saw her at the mall, walking hand in hand with a handsome young man, he was surprised to say the least. He watched from a distance as she laughed and smiled with her fiance, Doyoung, and he couldn't help but feel a pang of sadness and longing.

Jaehin noticed the look on his face and squeezed his hand. "Are you okay?" she asked, concern etched on her face.

Donghyuck turned to her and nodded. "I'm fine," he said, forcing a smile. "It's just been a long time since I saw Taeilhee. It's good to see that she's happy."

Jaehin smiled and nodded. "She deserves to be happy," she said, her voice full of understanding. "And so do you."

Donghyuck leaned in and kissed her, his heart full of love and gratitude. He knew that he was lucky to have Jaehin in his life, and he vowed to always cherish her and treat her with the love and respect that she deserved.

As they walked hand in hand through the mall, Donghyuck couldn't help but look over his shoulder and catch a glimpse of Taeilhee and Doyoung. He knew that he had made the right choice in leaving her, but he also knew that she would always hold a special place in his heart.

But as he looked at Jaehin, he knew that he had found his true happiness, and he was grateful for every moment that he got to spend with her.

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Donghyuck, Jaehin, Taeilhee, and Doyoung all sat down at a nearby coffee shop to catch up. They reminisced about old times and talked about their lives now, and it was clear that they had all grown and changed in the years since they had last seen each other.

As the conversation turned to Doyoung, he couldn't help but smile. "There's something that I've been wanting to tell you all," he said, his eyes sparkling with mischief. "Taeilhee and I have actually been in touch for a long time now."

Donghyuck and Jaehin both looked at him in surprise. "What do you mean?" Donghyuck asked, his brow furrowed with confusion.

Doyoung grinned and looked at Taeilhee. "After you left, Taeilhee and I reconnected," he said, his voice full of affection. "We had always had a special bond, and when she reached out to me, I couldn't resist the chance to get to know her again. We've been talking ever since, and well, one thing led to another, and here we are."

Taeilhee blushed and smiled at Doyoung, her heart overflowing with love. She had always felt a special connection to him, and she was grateful that he had been there for her when she needed him most.

Donghyuck and Jaehin both looked at each other, a mix of emotions running through their minds. They were happy for Taeilhee and Doyoung, but they couldn't deny the feeling of sadness that washed over them.

"I'm happy for you both," Donghyuck said, his voice laced with sincerity. "You deserve all the happiness in the world."

Jaehin nodded and smiled, her heart full of love and understanding. She knew that Donghyuck still had feelings for Taeilhee, and she was grateful that he was able to put them aside and focus on their own happiness.

As they all sat there, talking and laughing, they knew that they had all come a long way. They had made mistakes and faced challenges, but they had also found love and happiness in unexpected places. And as they looked at each other, they knew that they were all exactly where they were meant to be.

THE END.