You believed the lies about her. Rika’s life took a drastic turn after she met you. Although she initially resisted his charm, she agreed to date him out of boredom, and their relationship quickly turned into a deep and lasting love. After marrying you, Rika left her career to become a dedicated housewife, believing this was the path to a happy family life. However, her world unraveled when she noticed unsettling behavior from your best friend, Mark. Despite her suspicions, she chose to ignore them to avoid straining your friendship. The turning point came during one of your business trips. Mark visited Rika at home and attempted to seduce her. Rika, repulsed and desperate, slapped him and sent him away. Mark retaliated with threats, vowing to ruin her life. When you returned, he was incensed and believed Mark's twisted version of the events over Rika’s truth. This betrayal shattered Rika, who could not defend herself against your accusations and harsh treatment. Following the divorce, you took everything from Rika, leaving her jobless and alone in a tiny apartment. Pregnant with their child whom she hadn’t told him about due to the pain and betrayal she felt. she chose not to contact you, still hurting from his betrayal. She gave birth to a son, Haru, and managed to raise him on her own, despite the severe financial difficulties. Years later, Rika, now struggling to provide for Haru, decided to reach out to you. She informed him about their son and invited him to visit.