What was in her hand was a gift prepared by Seol Hee. Eun Woo said he didn’t need anything, but she couldn’t go emptyhanded when meeting adults. So, she brought a confection made from baking, which was her hobby.

Seol Hee occasionally made snacks as a hobby. It was good enough for the adults around her to say it was delicious, and sometimes there were people who ordered it only for the cost of ingredients, so she thought it would be a good gift.

She came with a wellwrapped confection she made over the weekend, but it seemed like it wouldn’t fit in here. Would they eat such a thing?
“Um….”
She was torn whether to give it or not, but it would be strange to take it back when she had brought it this far. Everything is difficult. She would have been nervous even if this house or the lady were normal.
“This is nothing special, but it’s a snack. I don’t know if it will suit your taste.”
“Ah, it will.”
Sun Suk, who spoke elegantly, took out the item from inside and checked it. And as if she was surprised, she opened her eyes wide.
“Oh my, is this a bellflower confection? Where did you buy it? It doesn’t look ordinary.”
“I made it. I’m an amateur, so you might not like it……”
As if she was saying something ridiculous, Sun Suk waved her hand.
“No, it’s quite impressive. Making a snack yourself and bringing it.”
A bright smile spread across Sun Suk’s face. And she turned her head and handed the shopping bag to the maid.
“Bring it out with the tea. Let me try it right away. Let’s eat it together. Is that okay, right?”
“Yes. It’s okay.”
“Oh, it’s cute too. Making something like this and bringing it.”
Looking at Seol Hee, Sun Suk laughed again.

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“Teacher, tell me honestly. What exactly is going on?”
As Sun Suk briefly left her seat to prepare some tea in the kitchen, Seol Hee stared at Eun Woo with wide eyes.
“What is it?”
“Marriage.”
“Ah.”
Eun Woo nodded as if he understood what she was talking about. And then he shrugged his shoulders.
“It’s just something she said.”
“It doesn’t seem like it. It seemed like everything was settled……”
“It’s because grandma passed away first.”
Eun Woo spoke very calmly. There was no deceit in his face, but she still couldn’t trust Ok’s teacher. He was a person who did not often show his emotions on his face.
“Really, you don’t think we’re getting married, do you?”
Being a girlfriend and being between marriage are completely different. If she were a girlfriend, she could have said they broke up when grandma got better.

But if they had decided to get married, it would be difficult to break up, and it could have a negative effect on grandma’s health.
“It’s just a talk, right?”
At Seol Hee’s desperate question, Eun Woo smiled. One corner of his mouth gently drew an arc.
“That’s right, grandma was in a good mood because you came to the house today. It seems like she really likes you.”
“Do you think so.”
She was relieved to hear that she was liked. So she must have asked impulsively. As Seol Hee nodded, Eun Woo added.
“Don’t worry too much. So.”
“Yes. I will.”
She needed to pull herself together.

She tried to recall how well Eun Woo treated her at the gathering with his friends.

Chan Jung had questioned Eun Woo as if he were her fiancé in front of others, and had even shamelessly asked for skinship. He softly, and sometimes firmly, bypassed all of Chan Jung’s actions and the curiosity of his friends.

As a result, even the persistent Chan Jung had to accept Eun Woo and Seol Hee’s relationship, and the friends had made a fuss about where she had found such a man.

She had to show a behavior that was similar to a certain extent.

She could see Sun Suk walking down the hallway leading to the living room. Seol Hee straightened her back, stood up, and took a deep breath.

She could do this well.

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“It’s delicious. You could sell this. No, it’s better than what’s sold.”
“Really?”

“Sure. I’m not a fan of sweets, but this has just the right amount of sweetness. I really like it.”
Contrary to her worries, the conversation with Seon Sook flowed smoothly. Seon Sook praised the Jeong Gwa that Seol Hee had made first.
“Young ladies these days making something like this, truly remarkable.”
“Oh, not at all. I love baking, and my grandmother and those around her like these kinds of things, so I make them occasionally.”
“My goodness, such a dutiful daughter.”
Seon Sook grinned.
“Do you like cooking?”
“Ah, not really.”
“Well, the taste says otherwise. This isn’t a skill developed overnight.”
Life at home was no different from any other working person. After leaving the hospital and returning home, she would slump down, eat the meal her mother prepared, and only do the dishes. She waved her hand in case Seon Sook had too high expectations.
“Really, not at all.”
“Ah, are you saying that because you’re worried about being a housewife? Don’t worry. Just do as much as you want to do for fun. We can always hire someone for that.”
No, it wasn’t because of that worry.

Rather, it was a problem when words like ‘housewife’ and ‘marriage’ came up.
“Emi can’t do these things.”
At Seon Sook’s words, Eun Woo wore a lukewarm smile.
“Well, that’s true.”
“Our Emi is a bit immature, she doesn’t like doing things like managing the house, let alone these things. Ah, have you met Eun Woo’s mother?”
“Ah, no.”
Not yet, or what? Seol Hee wet her lips.

She was here solely to meet the grandmother and keep her healthy, to put her at ease. Meeting Eun Woo’s other family members would be a disaster.
“You haven’t met her yet. Eun Woo’s mother would like you. She has always wanted a daughter, and of course, a daughterinlaw. Especially since Eun Woo only has brothers.”
“I see…….”
Not knowing what to reply, Seol Hee reached out and took the teacup in front of her. Then gulp, she drank the brown liquid inside.

The faint fragrance tickled her nose.
“It’s delicious.”
“Isn’t it? I brought in this black tea I like from England. Do you like it?”
“Yes. It’s really good.”
“Even though it’s black tea, it goes well with Korean snacks. I’ll pack a can for you to take home today.”
“That’s fine.”
“Take it. It’s a rare item.”
Thinking that repeatedly refusing an adult’s offer was impolite, Seol Hee bowed her head and said, “Ah, then I’ll enjoy it.”

As she poured tea into Seol Hee’s empty cup again, Seon Sook opened her mouth.
“So, when should we set the date?”
At those words, Seol Hee almost dropped her cup on the floor.

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