Due to being from a chaebol family, Heeyun smiled as if finding Seolhee’s expectation of opposition amusing. The way Heeyun smiled seemed similar to when Eunwoo struggled to hold back laughter, his lips curling. Indeed, Eunwoo must take after his mother. Seolhee suddenly had that thought.

After suppressing laughter for a while, Heeyun finally spoke.

“Well, there are households like that, arranging marriages among chaebol families. It might be good for business. However, that’s not us. It’s not our home. I come from a strategic marriage background, but I don’t necessarily think it’s right. Especially for our Sunwoo, Eunwoo.”

“…”

“Raise a child, and you’ll understand. Even if it’s my child, things don’t always go my way. My firstborn caused so many troubles from a young age, and I was often called to the school. The second, Eunwoo, didn’t cause any trouble, but his heart was hurt, so I had my share of hardships.”

“Ah.”

Seolhee had heard this story from Eunwoo before. For Eunwoo, the difficult environment was a significant issue, and that’s why he hid the household chores and went to great lengths.

Seeing that Seolhee seemed to know, Heeyun nodded.

“Yeah. So, if those kids meet good people and get married, that’s enough for me. I wasn’t a perfect daughter-in-law either.”

“…”

“When I was at the hospital earlier, I observed you carefully. I wanted to see the natural way of someone my son is going to meet. However…”

Heeyun’s words stretched out.

“She’s a good person. I brought a chair, thinking I might find it difficult due to my age, and she accepted it naturally, helping the veterinarian while also keeping an eye on him. It was flawless, even though it’s my first time at an animal hospital.”

Heeyun’s heels were thin and high. She brought a chair, thinking it might be tiring to stand with those thin and high heels, but Seolhee didn’t expect her to like it. It’s a common thing for everyone.

“Being praised for just that… it’s embarrassing.”

“Many people can’t even do that little. I have many shortcomings and flaws, but our chairman appreciates one thing very highly.”

What could that be? When Seolhee asked with her eyes, Heeyun said.

“The ability to judge people.”

“…”

“I didn’t know why our Eunwoo chose Seolhee, but after meeting you, I think I understand.”

It was a great compliment. Seolhee hesitated about how to respond, and Heeyun continued.

“But now I want to talk about something difficult. I’m sorry. I didn’t want to talk about this, but the situation led to it.”

And Heeyun difficultly opened her mouth again. Seolhee listened carefully without missing a single word, nodding her head and not omitting any sentences.

Late at night.
The door lock of Seolhee’s apartment, where she was lying down, goes beep-beep-beep, ringing out. Not long after, the door opens, and Gom Gom, who was sleeping, excitedly rushes out.

Tap, tap, tap.

“Hack, hack.”

The rough sound of Gom Gom’s breathing echoed in the room. It was a very excited sound.

At this hour, the person who would come to our house.

And there was only one person who would elicit such a reaction from Gom Gom. Seolhee slowly opened her eyes with a smile.

“Jagiya.”

Calling him, Eunwoo, who had been taking off his shoes, raised his eyebrows.

“Were you not sleeping?”

In response to Eunwoo’s question, Seolhee nodded her head. It was already past 1 a.m. Eunwoo could usually only come home at this hour, except on weekends, after going back to the company.

In most cases, he would briefly visit his room and then come to Seolhee’s room. So, Eunwoo’s cat now spent most of its time in Seolhee’s house.

The time they spent together, Seolhee, and Gom Gom, had become longer to the point that they had developed a good relationship.

“Why weren’t you sleeping? At this late hour.”

“I had something on my mind.”

“What were you thinking about?”

Seolhee didn’t answer Eunwoo’s question. She had been thinking about Eunwoo’s mother since her visit.

“I’m sorry, but can you keep it a secret that I came today?”

That was what she firmly requested before parting with Heeyun.

“Especially from Eunwoo.”

“Okay.”

As it was a promise, she couldn’t say anything. I thought about your mother.

“Just. We’ll be going to greet my parents soon.”

Visiting Seolhee’s parents is scheduled for next week, and then the following weekend, they will go to greet Eunwoo’s parents.

“I don’t know what will happen.”

“Are you worried?”

“No. I’m not worried, but…”

Fortunately, perhaps because Heeyun visited today, she felt relieved instead.

She left some words for Seolhee before leaving. Every word that Heeyun left behind remained with Seolhee.

As Seolhee was recalling today’s events and mumbling, Eunwoo asked.

“Your parents are good people. A bit peculiar, though.”

“Yeah, it seems that way.”

Eunwoo raised his eyebrows in a manner that seemed to say, ‘How do you know?’ Seolhee quickly nodded.

“When I see you, it shows. It’s evident how well-loved and raised you are by your parents, who are good people.”

“Ah.”