# WebtoonLib — Painful but Desirable #26

## Series
- title: Painful but Desirable
- slug: painful-but-desirable-80a6be

## Chapter
- number: 26
- release_date: 2025-05-07

### Summary
The morning after their steamy, alcohol-fueled encounter, Hayeon demonstrates significant maturity by choosing not to take advantage of a vulnerable Doyun, halting their passionate moment. This act of restraint leads to a tense but pivotal confrontation where a newly direct Hayeon shatters Doyun's misconceptions, boldly admitting she enjoyed their kiss. Her raw honesty leaves Doyun reeling, as he continues to misinterpret her genuine affection as a performance. Trapped by the deep-seated fear of becoming like his abusive father, he pushes her away, unable to reconcile his growing feelings with the belief that he is incapable of love.
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### Safe teaser
The morning after their steamy, alcohol-fueled encounter, Hayeon demonstrates significant maturity by choosing not to take advantage of a vulnerable Doyun, halting their passionate moment.

### Spoiler summary
The morning after their steamy, alcohol-fueled encounter, Hayeon demonstrates significant maturity by choosing not to take advantage of a vulnerable Doyun, halting their passionate moment. This act of restraint leads to a tense but pivotal confrontation where a newly direct Hayeon shatters Doyun's misconceptions, boldly admitting she enjoyed their kiss. Her raw honesty leaves Doyun reeling, as he continues to misinterpret her genuine affection as a performance. Trapped by the deep-seated fear of becoming like his abusive father, he pushes her away, unable to reconcile his growing feelings with the belief that he is incapable of love.

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- transcript: Hardsub chapter — image-only

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — Painful but Desirable #26](/series/painful-but-desirable-80a6be/chapter-26)
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