The fate of the protagonist, Mara, was destined to be intertwined with love. From her initial yearning for happiness to her final heartbreak on Waterloo Bridge, her story reveals the impermanence and cruelty of love and fate.

Mara was born into an ordinary family. Her father's early passing in her childhood forced her and her mother into a life of hardship. To make a living, she joined an international ballet theater and became a ballet dancer. Though she possessed enviable beauty and exceptional talent, the burdens of life filled her heart with unease and fragility. In such an environment, she appeared strong but always lacked a firm belief in life.

Then she met Roy. Love seemed to have arrived suddenly, but for her, it came too fast, too unexpectedly. She feared this beautiful emotion was nothing more than a fleeting illusion, impossible to become reality. Nevertheless, Roy's persistence and deep affection gradually dissolved her reservations, allowing her to immerse herself in this love.

However, fate did not allow her to enjoy this happiness for long. One day, she read in the newspaper that Captain Roy had been killed in action. The news dealt a devastating blow to her faith. One misfortune after another followed—she lost her job because of love and was forced into a downward spiral. To survive, she had no choice but to rely on her body. The relentless pressure of life left her both physically and emotionally exhausted. The once pure girl who pursued love was now merely struggling to exist in the endless darkness.

Yet, at her most desperate moment, she reunited with Roy, as if fate had granted her a second chance at life. Roy was still deeply devoted to her. But just when happiness seemed within reach, she found herself unable to fully embrace it. The pain and guilt in her heart became an insurmountable barrier—she could not face her past, nor could she confess the shameful experiences she had endured.

Mara's sense of inferiority and her pursuit of love’s purity made her unable to forgive herself. To her, love was not only about happiness but also about being flawless and sacred. Her past mistakes became an obstacle she could never overcome. She feared that if Roy knew about her fall from grace, their once pure and unblemished love would be tainted.

She firmly believed that true love should be built on honesty, yet she felt unworthy of reciprocating it. Rather than burden the man she loved with her pain, she chose to let go—even at the cost of her own life. Trapped in an inescapable inner conflict, she ultimately took the path of no return.

Mara’s love story profoundly illustrates the unpredictability of fate and the fragility and resilience of human nature. Her tragic fate evokes deep sorrow—her love was beautiful, yet destined to remain unfulfilled. Even when it seemed possible to start anew, she lacked the courage to face her painful past and embrace a long-awaited happiness.

Her self-doubt and unwavering convictions led her to give up. She could neither accept her own mistakes in love nor forgive herself for lacking the courage to confront her past. Even when happiness was within reach, she chose to let go, ending everything in the most extreme way.

Love is often both beautiful and fragile. Mara’s story is profoundly heartbreaking. Entangled in the web of fate and love, she ultimately became part of an unforgettable tragedy. From her initial anticipation to her final resolution, she embodied the deepest sorrow and helplessness that love can bring.