Ryan's father, like other parents in Daeguk Financial Group, was cold, indifferent, and selfish. He treated his children like proud trophies, constantly making them compete with each other.
However, Ryan had never particularly resented his father more than usual. After all, his father was both a victim and perpetrator of this deeply rooted abuse.
It was considered natural for the descendants of Daeguk Financial Group to marry strategically, and they weren't even allowed to date casually with those from poor backgrounds.
Ryan had witnessed the painful process of his eldest brother's poor wife, who had married into the family, ultimately divorcing after being unable to endure the family's various mistreatments and humiliations.
Ryan's voice was fading with a hint of loneliness.
"Winter," Ryan mumbled with his eyes closed.
"I don't know how to live."
Winter just quietly listened to that lonely voice. Ryan continued to mumble.
"I'm not even sure what the right way to live is."
