The Scent of Lasting Coffee: A K-Romance of Second Chances and Quiet Sacrifices

Five years ago, a devastating accident—shrouded in secrecy—shattered the first love between the ambitious architect Seo Jun-Ho and the gentle dreamer Bae Eun-Ha. Jun-Ho fled to build a magnificent career, while Eun-Ha retreated to Seoul to run Pages & Pour, a quiet bookshop and cafe, determined to keep her life small and safe. Now, Jun-Ho has returned. Driven by guilt, he secures a three-month lease for his firm's temporary office, forcing them into a desperate, agonizing cohabitation. He is cold, brilliant, and carrying a secret sacrifice that risks everything; she is reserved, fiercely defensive, and convinced he will only bring ruin. As the lines blur over shared coffee, late-night ramen, and a ruthless rival's plot to expose their past, Jun-Ho must choose between his high-stakes career and the woman he quietly broke. Eun-Ha must confront the truth: that the man she believes ruined her life is the same one who has been silently protecting her all along. A healing romance about finding the courage to rebuild on a damaged foundation. Perfect for fans of second chance love, found family, and powerful emotional tension.