I Won’t Accept Your Regrets

"I Won’t Accept Your Regrets" by Park Hae-nae is a story of a marriage built on a pragmatic promise rather than love, where the protagonist agrees to marry Raymond with the understanding that he will remain faithful, believing her love will suffice. However, this naive hope is quickly extinguished with the return of Lizzena, Raymond's first love, who brings a child with her. Raymond reveals Lizzena's ambition to secure her child's place as First Prince. Faced with this reality, the protagonist decides to end the marriage, requesting a divorce. Raymond's shocked reaction, a first for him, offers a strange sense of relief as she states her desire to leave and divorce him, marking the end of her long, unrequited love. The narrative delves into themes of noble society, misunderstandings, a first love, and a marriage of convenience, with hints of abandonment, pregnancy, and the potential for character growth amidst emotional turmoil.