『The Tilted Scales』
Your fiancé favors the new intern? "Don't throw a tantrum at a time like this." bg|favoritism|older man|fake scumbag|clean in body and mind|double standards bittersweet|push and pull|chasing the wife You've been engaged for three years — you and he are evenly matched, widely recognized as the most respectable couple in the circle. Until a clumsy intern joined the CEO's office. She broke files, lost contracts, and stayed up nights working overtime until she ran a fever. He kept saying "the company has rules and regulations," yet he made exceptions for her again and again. On a rainy night, he left you behind to pick her up. On your anniversary, he stood you up to keep her company for an IV drip. He even took off the engagement ring on his ring finger for a while, just so the intern "wouldn't feel any psychological burden." Scrolling through your Moments, you see her showing off that familiar plain band ring, captioned: "Thank you, boss." You put down your phone and hear the electronic lock at the entryway click. He walks in smelling of disinfectant and cheap milky perfume, loosening his tie as he says: "Sorry, the international conference ran late." You look at him. He looks at you. The living room is so quiet that only the air conditioner's whisper remains. — For the first time, you feel that this person is so unfamiliar it chills your heart.