# WebtoonLib — Painful but Desirable #71

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

## Chapter
- number: 71
- release_date: 2025-05-07

### Summary
This side story shifts from the couple's domestic bliss to an unexpected and emotional family reunion, focusing on the return of Hayeon's long-absent father. The chapter reveals that he did not abandon his family maliciously; instead, he left to protect them from the burden of his immense debt, which he has spent years working to repay on his own. This revelation casts him as a flawed but caring figure, a stark and welcome contrast to Doyun's irredeemably abusive father. The reunion is portrayed as deeply poignant, moving many readers to tears as the father appears genuinely remorseful and attempts to reconnect. While his decision to leave without communication is seen as irresponsible, his underlying good intentions and successful efforts to redeem himself have generated significant reader sympathy, opening the door for forgiveness and healing. Hayeon is perceived as understanding and not one to hold a grudge, suggesting a potential reconciliation. The chapter also includes a brief, heartwarming moment where Doyun is the first to say "I love you" over the phone, reinforcing the couple's stable relationship amidst the new family drama.
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- summary_verification: unverified

### Key events
- Hayeon's father returns, revealing he left to pay off debt rather than abandoning them.

## Spoiler
- level: auto

### Safe teaser
This side story shifts from the couple's domestic bliss to an unexpected and emotional family reunion, focusing on the return of Hayeon's long-absent father.

### Spoiler summary
This side story shifts from the couple's domestic bliss to an unexpected and emotional family reunion, focusing on the return of Hayeon's long-absent father. The chapter reveals that he did not abandon his family maliciously; instead, he left to protect them from the burden of his immense debt, which he has spent years working to repay on his own. This revelation casts him as a flawed but caring figure, a stark and welcome contrast to Doyun's irredeemably abusive father. The reunion is portrayed as deeply poignant, moving many readers to tears as the father appears genuinely remorseful and attempts to reconnect. While his decision to leave without communication is seen as irresponsible, his underlying good intentions and successful efforts to redeem himself have generated significant reader sympathy, opening the door for forgiveness and healing. Hayeon is perceived as understanding and not one to hold a grudge, suggesting a potential reconciliation. The chapter also includes a brief, heartwarming moment where Doyun is the first to say "I love you" over the phone, reinforcing the couple's stable relationship amidst the new family drama.

## Status
- data_status: complete
- summary_status: generated
- transcript: Hardsub chapter — image-only

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — Painful but Desirable #71](/series/painful-but-desirable-80a6be/chapter-71)
- for_series_detail: /llms-series/painful-but-desirable-80a6be

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