“But have you ever been married, teacher?”
Seol Hee spun her head at this, yelling at her mother.

“Mom!”
“Kid, you’re gonna bust my eardrums.”
Startled by her mother’s sudden assault, she opened her mouth and alternated her gaze between her mother and Eun Woo. Unlike her, who had paled, her mother’s face was so radiant that it could emit light.

Did mom eat something wrong for breakfast?

It was blatantly obvious. If there was one goal left in her mother’s life, it was Seol Hee’s marriage. To her mother, Teacher Ok was an exceedingly attractive candidate.

Handsome, good job, and again, handsome.

To her mother, who believed that a man’s face is the most important thing, this was an irresistible opportunity.

“Mom, why are you doing this?”
Seol Hee felt like she wanted to shut her mother’s mouth with her hand immediately. However, Teacher Ok didn’t seem to mind and even responded with a broad smile to her mother’s words.

“I’m not married yet.”
Hopefully, he wouldn’t disclose their fake relationship to her parents.

Seol Hee shook her head vehemently behind him.

‘Teacher, you must never reveal our fake relationship. Teacher, my mother might even chase you to hell. It’s not for me, but for your sake, you should keep it hidden. You must trust me.’
Did he understand Seol Hee’s desperate telepathy?

Eun Woo, who was about to say something, closed his mouth and just grinned. Seeing Eun Woo’s short and concise answer, her mother smiled broadly.

“Oh my, is that so? As you might know, our Seol Hee is also not married yet.”
“……”
“In fact, she doesn’t even have a boyfriend now.”
Just book the wedding hall, would you.

Seol Hee didn’t have a boyfriend, and no one knew this better than Teacher Ok. It was hard to endure this conversation. Unable to bear it any longer, Seol Hee abruptly got up from her seat and turned her gaze to the realtor.

“Sir, are we done with our business for today? The contract is well settled, right?”
“Yes, it went really well. Is the 24th okay for movein?”
“Yes.”
It was a busy schedule. Meeting with friends next Saturday. Soon moving, and having to meet Teacher Ok’s grandmother too. However, she had no choice but to do so to prevent Gomgomie from staying in the hospital any longer.

“Mom. Let’s go. Teacher Ok. Thank you for today. Thank you, sir.”
She rapidly linked her words together, like a rapper. At Seol Hee’s words, her mother’s eyes widened.

“Oh my, are we leaving already? We should treat the teacher to a meal at least.”
Did mom get heat stroke today? Why on earth would our parents and Teacher Ok have a meal together?

“Mom, what are you talking about. The teacher has a schedule this afternoon.”
Although she hadn’t heard such a story, she went with it.

“What a shame.”
Anyone would think they had come over to hang out at our house. Her mother’s disappointed expression was unbelievable.

“Well then, Teacher Ok, let’s have a meal together sometime.”
“Thank you. I look forward to it.”
Teacher Ok bowed his head politely. Seol Hee pushed her parents outside first and closed the door.

“I’ll talk to the teacher for a bit, wait in the car.”
“Got it, you’re always in a hurry.”
Her mom and dad got in the car parked outside the building and waved their hands broadly towards Eun Woo. It looked like inlaws sending off their soninlaw.

Seol Hee’s face turned crimson.

I’m going crazy. What was I thinking, bringing my parents with me today? I was nervous because it was my first time dealing with real estate, but I should’ve just trusted Teacher Ok, who was the landlord anyway.

“They’re nice people.”
However, contrary to the startled Seol Hee, Eun Woo seemed to like her parents and was smiling. A low, pleasant laugh tickled her ears.

But Seol Hee was so embarrassed that she wanted to die. She wanted to find a mouse hole and hide because of her mother’s words, seemingly coveting Teacher Ok as a soninlaw. Seol Hee sighed.

“Teacher.”
“Yes?”
“Well… you see… uh…”
“What is it?”
It was hard to speak. Her cheeks were burning so hot they felt like they might burst.

“Don’t mind my mom’s talk about marriage. She says that to every guy.”
At Seol Hee’s words, Eun Woo raised his eyebrows and murmured lowly.

“Every guy….”
It was a day where nothing was going right. Teacher Ok muttered at the words her embarrassed mother carelessly threw out, and at that, Seol Hee hurriedly shook her head.

It wouldn’t be good if he took it as a demeaning remark.

“Ah, I didn’t mean just any man, it’s not a bad thing… what should I say?”
She couldn’t properly explain, too flustered. As she stumbled over her words, he shrugged his shoulders. Seeing the smile hanging on the corner of his mouth, she felt he was amused by her confusion.

“Don’t worry. Parents are usually sensitive about the issue of marriage.”
“Thank you for understanding.”
At Ok’s words, Seol Hee sighed in relief.

“Well, I need to quickly leave since my parents are here today. Thank you so much for today. See you tomorrow.”