The overall space was decorated with white and wood, adorned with potted plants, paintings, and even family photos that didn’t seem to match. Perhaps Mihee had completed this space with her own hands.
In this space, where Mihee’s personality and abundant love were clearly revealed, Yura realized one thing: ‘I envy Baek Hyun incredibly.’
She envied him. She envied Baek Hyun to the point where it would be a topic for a long time.
“Well, I’ve never heard of someone envying Baek Hyun so much before.”
At the moment her nose became tingly, her phone, which she had put in her bag, vibrated. In a hurry, she checked, hoping it was a message from Hyun, but it wasn’t anyone she was particularly pleased to see.
[Immediate tough response from the company is impossible. The situation with the contracted artist is not good. Don’t worry too much; I am looking for a solution. Eunsoo is very worried. Shameless, but please contact Eunsoo.]
The company came to mind belatedly after Baek Jinho’s message.
“Ah, the company.”
Even though there had been no contact, there would have already been a commotion.
Still, an apology seemed necessary. While fumbling with her phone, she focused on the most important part of Baek Jinho’s detailed message. Though the message was lengthy, what she wanted to convey was in the last sentence.
“Darn it, Baek Jinho, if it weren’t for Eunsoo unnie, I’d really have it out for you. Tsk.”
During the early stages of pregnancy, both of them had gone through a lot due to a miscarriage. Yura hesitated to make a call, fearing her voice might quiver. Instead, she replied with a short message, assuring Eunsoo that she was fine.
Yura sent a message to Eunsoo and cautiously contacted Director Jung.
“Yes, Director Jung.”
Team leader! Are you okay?
“I’m sorry. Because of me…”
-No, there’s no need to apologize. The atmosphere at the company is tense, thinking about how to respond at the company level.
Already having received a message from Jinho, she didn’t pry into the situation with Director Jung. For now, she just wanted to communicate her innocence. The truth that some believed and some didn’t.
On one hand, she was afraid to speak. Was Director Jung thinking the same way as her parents?
So, without explicitly stating it, would she be regarded as an adulteress? However, Yura swallowed her fear to become more assertive.
“It’s a misunderstanding. It will be revealed soon.”
The public sentiment isn’t great, but I believe the team leader will handle it well.
“Yes. Thank you and I’m sorry.”
Yura wasn’t deeply moved by Director Jung’s words. Although she didn’t affirm or deny Yura’s statement about a misunderstanding, just the belief that she would handle it well was comforting.
At least she was relieved that she wasn’t seen with the same eyes as her parents.
“Yeah, from their perspective, it’s natural. After all, we are all strangers; who would believe whose words.”
She wanted to respect their choice to remain neutral. Although they were good colleagues and had spent five years together, ultimately, they were strangers.
So, she didn’t feel the need to be upset if they weren’t on her side. Just the fact that they didn’t steadfastly believe the article was appreciative.
Yura held her phone and couldn’t let it go for a while. She was waiting for any contact but hadn’t received any news from Hyun yet.
“Still nothing.”
Anyone would do; she just wanted to talk. Thinking that, she searched through her phone contacts. However, all the contacts were either work-related people or family.
Whether it was a friend of the same or opposite sex, she didn’t have a single common friend. A bitter laugh escaped her at the realization.
In college, she made quite a few friends, but most of them changed their attitude when they found out she was the daughter of the Jinha Group.
The difference was so repulsive that Yura intentionally avoided contact with them. Thus, a month passed, two months passed, and around the time she started her job, she had stopped communicating with anyone.
“Well, I’ve lived a meaningless life. Is there no friend to vent to?”
In a bitter moment when bitterness spread thickly, contact came from an unexpected person.
“Hmm? Song Minwoo?”
Yura debated whether to accept or reject this call, thinking it might be a one-time issue.
“Yes, this is Jin Yura.”
Your voice sounds confident. I’m Song Minwoo.
“Ah.”
Seeing him discussing her voice condition out of the blue, Yura could tell he was already aware of the article. Unable to come up with a fitting response, Yura bit her lip.
It’s chaos in the media.
Although not yet under contract with Minwoo, it would be troublesome if the contract fell through due to this issue. Yura felt a sense of urgency, so she stammered, unable to find the right words.
“Th-that article… I mean…”
It’s false.
“Yes?”
Yura’s eyes widened at the straightforward answer. She wondered why this man, who was neither family nor a colleague, had such confidence in her.
It hasn’t been long, but at least from what I’ve seen, I don’t think Team Leader Jin would behave like that.
Yura had only met Minwoo twice. Nevertheless, it was a bit perplexing that he had such certainty about her authenticity.
On one hand, it was a bit surprising. However, after realizing how much peace of mind trust from others could provide, similar to her parents’ trust, Yura was just grateful, whether Minwoo’s words were sincere or not.
“…Even if it’s empty words, thank you.”
It’s not empty words. I have a good eye for people.
Although his voice had a touch of laughter, it wasn’t a joke or a mere jest; it could be felt.
“Thank you. But why did you contact me? Perhaps, because of the article, the contract…”
-No, it’s not. The contract will proceed as planned. I just… wanted to check if you’re okay.
Yura recalled Minwoo’s appearance during their second meeting. At that time, he had seemed polite and well-mannered. The feeling wasn’t wrong, and thinking of that, her heart swelled with emotions.
“…Thank you for caring. I’m okay.”
-That’s good to hear. I’ll contact you again soon.
“Yes.”
After ending the call, Yura felt her disordered and troubled heart became somewhat lighter.
“This is also gossip, but it’s a bit refreshing. Perhaps, having someone who believes in you is comforting.”
Yura regretted the time she had lived thinking she could do well without friends. After going through such an experience, she realized how precious someone with whom she could share her heart openly was. The belated realization brought a bitter feeling.
After Being Cheated On, She Picked Up a Treasure (Female-dominant)
One-line summary: The husband I married on a whim had been secretly in love with me for a long time.
On the day when Jun Shao finally obtained the imperial decree for her marriage, Lan Qu, the person she had admired for six years, defied the decree and ran away.
Her gentleness and devotion, her promise of a lifetime together, were all disregarded by him. Instead, he dreamed of entering the palace to serve the Emperor’s sister as a sixth-rank attendant.
News of this incident spread throughout the capital, and the alleys in front of and behind the Lan mansion were crowded with people who came to watch the commotion.
Jun Shao should have been embarrassed and angry.
But someone stepped in to protect her dignity.
The figure was in a miserable state, yet still possessed an undeniable elegance and handsomeness.
The young lord struggled to climb the wall of the Lan mansion and shouted to her, “If he won’t marry you, I will!”
So, Jun Shao took advantage of the situation and married the person.
She thought the young lord did it to save the Lan family from the crime of defying the imperial decree, but never imagined that from beginning to end, what he coveted was her.
*
After the wedding, Jun Shao felt like she was living in a dream.
Her Wife-master was as beautiful as a fairy in a painting, skilled in the six arts, well-versed in poetry and literature, capable of being gentle and attentive, and also grand and dignified. Most importantly, she was the only one in his heart and eyes.
Jun Shao didn’t know how Lan Shiwu, as a illegitimate son without a father and blessed with beauty, had managed to preserve his purity, recklessly escape, and use his last ounce of strength to ruin his own reputation, all because of his love for her, just to stand before her.
She could only see him gazing at her with eyes full of love, and when she bestowed a name upon him, his eyes shone like stars.
“You have come to me like a weary bird perching on a branch. I shall call you A Qi.”
