He Was Never Mine

Synopsis

The day I confessed to Rafael Shepard, I poured every last bit of courage I had into it. But all I got in return was his apology. "I'm sorry. I didn't realize this would make you uncomfortable. I have a girlfriend." After that, I became a laughingstock. People in our circle mocked me for it for a long time. Years later, I returned to the country to take over the company. Rafael stood in front of me, his eyes red. "Do you... still like me?" he asked. The man who had once been something I could never reach now stood so close that he almost felt unreal—like something I had long since outgrown. I didn't mock him, and I only said calmly, "I'm sorry. I've always just seen you as a brother."