Losing A Forbidden Flower

Human nature is magnetically drawn to the "off-limits." The forbidden flower is intoxicating because it exists outside the mundane. It represents a rebellion against the status quo, promising a fragrance more intense than anything found in the "allowed" garden. We convince ourselves that the risk of plucking it is a fair price for the thrill of its possession. The Moment of Loss

: Her love is considered "forbidden" or taboo due to her terminal state, her wealthy yet controlled upbringing, and the significant age gap between her (20) and Xiao Han (middle-aged). Losing A Forbidden Flower