MadelineMaureen

It's multi layered. He is aware of her literacy and she knows that secret has been exposed. If she were to attempt to keep it secret any longer it could only harm her and her family. Access to the study not only grants her access to the knowledge stored within it, but also puts her in a position to better protect the Lin family thus by extension her adoptive parents. I believe she has already had some doubts about everything that happened 7 years prior. So though the path she chose is the more dangerous, I believe her curious nature also played a role. Because of how her family died in think a part of her cant rest until she has an opportunity to figure out what really happened. Being closer can help her assess his morality and overall demeanor.

thank you!

thank you! she just started rehab and all the doctors and nurses are telling me she's doing great.

is the episode count correct? ive been a bit out of the loop lately...did the rules change about acceptable episode counts?

of course this is the show i watch while my mother is in the hospital recovering from a stroke...well at least I finally got to get all the tears out.

Would have been a perfect 10/10, but production(editing specifically) made it a 9.5. The editing was really the only category that wasn't a 5/5(I rate based on 14 categories). I need to go put some spoons in the freezer for tomorrow and find my guasha tool because I am all puffy from the tears. (I watched episode 18-24) so it was a rough ripping of the bandaid.

Episode 17 is Mild to Medium triggering. It involves SA, and trying to navigate the aftermath.

Very real depiction of what it's like to be SAed and wanting to hide it from a loved one, but still yearning for their comfort/shelter.
Also very realistic response from the significant other after finding out.
That feeling of wanting to take care of it on your own, and your partner having so many emotions and feeling just as helpless to undo what has already happened.

I will not be putting this in spoiler because I believe it's important for those of us who have experienced this to be aware that it is being depicted on screen as a heads up.

red flags are warning signs that can commonly get overlooked in relationships.Throwing things away when frustrated. The umbrella for example when her roommate meets her downstairs. Giving an expensive gift after sleeping with his younger subordinate after she stayed the night in his house after getting drunk for the first time. Hotels exist and he could afford to get her a room for the night. Pursuing said younger subordinate after being the one to request a no fraternization clause to be added to the employee handbook. Telling his girlfriend the only reason someone would hire her is because she's cheap and obedient. Being in a position of power and starting a "weekend only" secret relationship with younger less well-off subordinate, knowing that her career could potentially be harmed, while he could get a job anywhere and has his family's money backing him even if he fell on his face. Leaving the country without informing said girlfriend after only asking her if she had a passport and snowboard. Going with a female friend without first discussing said friendship with said girlfriend. Telling your girlfriend to feed your fish instead of wishing her a happy new year and expecting her to be waiting for your return in the apartment she doesn't live in. Instead of saying you bought things for your girlfriend to use in your house you tell her they were left behind by other women and to make sure to label what you use. without humor. Saying harsh, hurtful things to his girlfriend and then apologizing...repeated pattern that may or may not have corrected itself now that doggo Lu-ke is in the picture. Treating your girlfriend like your subordinate instead of your partner(which is why dating your boss is not as fun as you may think it is)His biggest issue is that he says things he doesn't actually mean when he gets emotional or even just in general. Now that they've been together for a long time she can pick up on the difference between him lying to himself verses being flippant verses actually being mean. 22 year old version of her could not tell the difference.

She literally overheard him telling his mother he wouldnt introduce them or bring her home for New Years as it's still not the right time. That made her believe he still isnt serious about their relationship. Instead of just asking her to move in with him, he made it seem like she could rent a room at his place as a tenant, not a romantic partner. So though he introduced her to his friends she still feels inferior in their relationship. Neither of them are opening up enough for being together roughly 2 years at this point.

Think of it this way... She's in the deep end but holding on to the side of the pool because no one has taught her how to properly swim. She might be able to float and survive or she could sink to the bottom and lose herself completely with no escape and no one to pull her back to the surface. Because she believes he is still in the shallow end enjoying getting to walk freely and easily without having to do too much work to stay above water.

very expensive

im thinking maybe it translated to months instead of weeks on accident because it's still early spring, no pun intended based off of coats etc. but they are more north so I dont know how long they would need to wear coats. hell I just realized I think we're in fall again not spring. imma need production to start showing calendars in frame more often.

I literally freaked a coworker out one time when I found where they were in the building by following their scent. They got self conscious thinking they had put too much scent on. They really hadnt as no one else could smell it in the halls but me.

I just got an image in my head of his little tea cup pig flying. (rip little dude, gone but not forgotten)

seems from the extra scene of episode 14 that they were separated for like 3 months. or at least low contact.

it's more about his scent being in her hair and outerwear. car rides/being in his private spaces. I use unscented soap to wash but my hair products have a scent. detergent also depending on type could potentially have a scent. again, I might just be overly sensitive to scent so I thought about it being a way to accidentally expose themselves.

okay...is this one worth starting now or should I hold off until Sunday(my day off work)

no...im waiting to see how each of them find/found out.

okay...so something that ive been thinking about since the first time she stayed at his place. She showers using his products...and then goes to work. I realize that he might wear cologne, but no one is clocking that they smell the same. Idk maybe it's because I have a sensitive nose and can tell when people change their regular scent. but her being in his car/space his scent would be all over her.
anyone else thinking that someone is going to clock it by reading something over her shoulder? I keep thinking, surely Lumi can tell, but nope.

I am talking about the CEO. Anytime i refer to the ML of a drama I'm referring to the first billed male character.

When she walked away and blocked him I was like "Yes sister! Don't give him your energy right now. Focus on what YOU want and don't include him in the equation of an important career decision."

(I will say, I do agree with Luke that it would be a horrible idea to go with someone to a competing company knowing you've signed a non-compete and NDA.) So Yes, block his ass, but also maybe just maaaybbee the one who knows how litigious the company is has some points that you might want to consider.

I figure Alex just wants her to make another version of the vendor list. Cause I'm really not sure if he ever appreciated her talent. He's too slimy and manipulative for me to read fully. Other than that one scene where he was reprimanding the girl for sending the email about Luke's personal life to the company members, he seems pretty okay with doing anything in his power to one up Luke. Including poaching his protege.