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If I could follow my heart, I wanted to take Baek Mugyeong somewhere we could be alone. But since Aunt Soyeon was waiting, I said goodbye to him and promised to meet later. I didn’t go straight back to the hotel. This time, Aunt Soyeon and Baek Mugyeong had a serious talk without me. Their conversation wasn’t long. They whispered quietly and then shook hands. Even though they stood quite far apart, I could tell the mood between them was warm. That was how I parted ways with Baek Mugyeong and…- 281.3 K • Completed
- The police were very polite, maybe because the lawyer belonged to a famous law firm. They said there were often requests these days to get someone addicted to drugs out of dislike. They said Lee Gyuseong knew what he was doing, but he’d deny it to the end. They said that was how he’d get a lighter sentence. The drug in the syringe was heroin. It was a powerful drug, but the lawyer Baek Mugyeong called told me I wouldn’t get a prison sentence since I wasn’t the direct victim. I could guess who…
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- But then Baek Mugyeong had a serious face. He looked like he didn’t believe what I said. Right then, the coffee we ordered came. Neither of us paid attention to the cups on the table. When the waiter left, Baek Mugyeong opened his mouth. “Are you angry at me?” It wasn’t that he doubted my words, he just seemed confused by what I was doing. The conversation that had once gone off track returned to its place. I thought for a moment about how I should answer. Before Baek Mugyeong contacted…
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- I made it obvious that I had heard everything they said. I worked my head and found the courage to looked at Baek Yeongseop. I was relieved because my voice did not tremble. Baek Yeongseop wasn’t stupid. He showed a confused look for a moment and frowned a little late as he realized that I had basically called him an idiot too. “Shit. The husband and wife are both acting crazy. Ha, I can’t cause a scene right now. I’ll see you later, alright?!” Baek Yeongseop shouted and passed by me…
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- I kept thinking about how I never told Baek Mugyeong that I liked him. I should have asked him what the bracelet meant, and I should have told him to apologize. In the end, what I wanted was to see him again. “Ah.” I set the bracelet down and rubbed my face. The feelings that never died out burned like embers. They rekindled and died again and again, and that made my mind restless. I grabbed my phone from beside the bed and impulsively opened the messenger app. I stopped typing…
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- I didn’t need to gather courage. I spoke out what I thought and I turned around. “Jeong Minchae-ssi!” Baek Mugyeong blocked my way in an instant. I kicked his shin with all my strength. I wore indoors shoes here, so my toes didn’t hurt. I only wished I had worn sneakers instead of dress shoes. I ran out of the reception room, leaving Baek Mugyeong frowning behind me. Rob, who stood guard at the entrance, stopped him. I heard the two of them talking behind me, but I ignored it. I…
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- “Minchae. A visitor's here.” “Yes.” “It's your visitor.” “...Me?” I reacted a little late to the unexpected words. No one was supposed to visit me now. Choi Jaeha wasn't coming for another ten days. Could it be my biological father sent someone? A lawyer? Was he trying to sue for damages? Maybe he wanted me to pay back the money he invested when I got married. If it was my biological father, he was the type who'd do that and more. But all my guesses were…
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- “Ah, I should start by organizing my bag.” I turned around while stretching. The large suitcase spread out beside the bed was packed full. Mostly clothes and shoes I'd brought from Korea. I didn't know how long I'd stay here, but since I'd need to be here for at least a week, I had to sort through my luggage first. Crouching in front of the suitcase, I pulled out some clothes. Since they were summer clothes, they didn't take up much space in the closet. “Huh...?” While putting socks…
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- “You think you’ll get away with this? You’ll get hurt too!” “Before I get hurt, your reputation will be dragged through the mud. The people who bought your paintings won’t let you off the hook, and Jeong Guhyeon will make for a perfect target too. So let’s not touch each other and live like strangers. No, just pretend I never existed. Then your secret will be kept forever, so don’t worry. I’ve said all I needed to say, so I’ll be leaving now.” I didn't want to see my biological…
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- “How’s your body? Can you move around?” “Yes. I’m leaving now.” I regained consciousness and got discharged after three days. My strength was ruined from lying in bed for over a month, but I couldn’t afford to drag things out. If my biological father found out I’d come to my senses, things would get messy in so many ways. In this situation, striking first mattered more than waiting. Two more days of prep after my discharge and I went to meet my biological father. My stomach…
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