“When did you think so deeply… How long has it been since you mentioned proposing…”
“I had a lot of time in the hospital. Of course, the proposal plan was in progress before that. Although this proposal might sound impulsive, to me, you are…”
“…”
“An existence that precedes instinct and desire.”
Tears that had circled around her eyes flowed beneath her cheeks. The composed voice resonated with her heart. Ironically, the more composed it sounded, the more her heart ached.
“Kang Woo… I feel like I don’t deserve this kind of love. I…”
Unable to continue, her throat choked up. She couldn’t even breathe properly as a sudden burst of crying overwhelmed her.
“Why would you say that? Why would you think you’re not deserving?”
Warmly patting her back, Kang Woo consoled her. Though every time she cried during a confession, the situation became complicated, having experienced it once before, he decided to act calmly this time.
“You seem surprised. The proposal was excessively moving.”
He made a light joke to ease the tense atmosphere. Se-ah’s shoulders, which had been tense, relaxed a bit.
“I failed to control the intensity, my mistake.”
“Don’t tease me.”
“If you know, smile a bit.”
When Kang Woo felt her sobbing lessen, he embraced Se-ah.
“The response to the proposal will come with the third gift. A promise is a promise.”
While holding her quietly, he listened to his own voice.
“Of course, even if you reject, I won’t give up.”
His persistent tone pierced into her ears. Unintentionally startled, she pushed away his chest.
In Kang Woo’s round eyes, the emotions seemed mysterious. Was he surprised by her possessiveness, or did he find solace in her clear determination?
“I won’t let go, even if you keep resisting. It’s annoying, but you’ll eventually accept it someday.”
“…Kang Woo…”
Overwhelmed by the pouring possessiveness, Se-ah flinched. However, her soft cheeks showed no sign of wavering in her round eyes.
“But, you have to love me. That’s the prerequisite.”
The last words carried an unsettling weight.
“Easy, right?”
“…Anyway, your confidence is overflowing…”
In a daze, Se-ah, who had been swayed by him, gradually regained her composure.
“Do you remember what I said I wanted to talk about before? I said I’d bring it up when proposing.”
“Yeah, I’m waiting.”
“I think it’s time to talk about it now…”
Ring. The mobile phone placed on the wooden desk vibrated. As she awkwardly pulled it out, her words were cut off. Kang Woo lightly pinched Se-ah’s chin, directing her gaze away from the phone.
“Now?”
“…Yes. But don’t you need to answer the call? It seems like a call from the company.”
She went straight to the round table and brought the phone to him.
“It’s Secretary Choi.”
“Just a moment.”
Turning his back, Kang Woo answered the call.
“Yes.”
[CEO, I’ve gathered information about the housekeeper. Also, we received a response from Double. Devil. Where are you now?]Se-ah stood behind Kang Woo, looking somewhat distant. Quickly glancing back, he pursed his lips, signaling that he would finish the call and come back. Then the door closed.
They arrived at the parking lot of their newlywed home. Kang Woo unbuckled Se-ah’s seatbelt, gauging her reaction. Something subtly dampened the mood. He felt uneasy because Secretary Choi’s call took longer, and he couldn’t hear what Se-ah was about to say.
“Thank you for taking me, even though you’re busy. Drive safely, eat the sandwich, and don’t drink too much coffee; it might upset your stomach… Oh, no. Anyway, you can go now.”
Quickly ending her nagging, Se-ah turned her body. Kang Woo agilely wrapped his arms around her shoulders, preventing her from getting off. Pulling her petite shoulder and locking eyes, he grinned.
“Not busy.”
“Huh… What… a lie. I’ve received several calls while we were together. You’re so busy that you couldn’t even come home, and you stayed out for so long… Today was indeed impulsive, just as Kang Woo said.”
“I can spare more time. Say what you wanted to say.”
Casually, Kang Woo rolled up the cuff of his left shirt, catching Se-ah’s attention. Seizing the moment, Se-ah grabbed Kang Woo’s wrist as he was about to roll it back down. Seeing faint scars, her delicate brows furrowed.
“What happened to your wrist, Kang Woo?”
“I cut it while shaving.”
“Why would you get such a long cut on your wrist while shaving? It looks like you scratched it with a knife.”
“I don’t have such morbid hobbies.”
Disgusted by his grim joke, Se-ah scrutinized the wound. Fortunately, it wasn’t deep, but the brown scar seemed like it would last for a while.
“Looks like Kang Woo has been distracted lately, making such a mistake.”
“Maybe I lost my concentration. Because of you.”
“Why are you trying so hard to match my mood today? Watching your step?”
“Because of your unpredictability. If things aren’t good with you, I can’t focus on work all day.”
Unusually, he softened his gaze.
“Say what you wanted to say. There’s plenty of time.”
Unfortunately, his words were interrupted by the ringing of his phone. Finding the situation amusing, Se-ah chuckled, and without hesitation, Kang Woo put the call on hold.
“…Just. I’ll tell you when Kang Woo has more time. I don’t want to rush it while he’s busy.”
“Is it okay to do it later?”
“Yes.”
She hesitated before giving a difficult answer. In reality, Kang Woo should have known about this important matter earlier, but she couldn’t blurt it out in such a pressured manner. It wasn’t proper etiquette.
At this critical point in the business, she couldn’t deliver shocking news that would ruin his day, his week… She couldn’t be the one to destroy everything with her own hands.
“When Kang Woo returns from his business trip and has time to listen to my story, I’ll confess cautiously and honestly.”
“I’m nervous.”
Although he held the steering wheel lightly and only pursed his lips calmly, his voice was clearly excited. Was he genuinely anticipating a love confession? Watching him like that made her heart ache.
“Do it when you return from the business trip. I’ll listen all night if I have to.”
“Yes. By the way, you’re not coming in tonight?”
“Yeah. Seems like that.”
“Tomorrow is the business trip, so… I’ll get my things ready. If you need anything, send a message.”
“Thanks if you do.”
Se-ah collected her tote bag and outerwear from her knees. Despite Kang Woo’s objections, he followed her down.
“Go inside.”
“Kang Woo, you go first. I want to see you leaving.”
Instead of shaking hands, Se-ah held onto Kang Woo.
“Oh, right. I’m sorry for holding you. I forgot to ask what I wanted to earlier. Why did Secretary Choi call? The call was long, and Kang Woo seemed momentarily serious… Is there… something wrong?”
Her hair tied neatly, white nape of her neck visible with sparse hairs, caught her eye. Unconsciously, her hand reached out, and Kang Woo lightly touched her. The security company vehicle, which had been circling around Se-ah, exited the parking lot at Kang Woo’s signal.
“No.”
The mutually supportive white lie poisoned our relationship and spread, as the situation seemed absurd.
Ex-husband Wants Reconciliation
One-line summary: Chasing the wife to the crematorium (making an effort to attract someone who has become indifferent), the female lead doesn’t look back, the second male lead takes the position.
Intro:
To repay the kindness of the older generation, Su Mu crossed into a female-dominated world and became a live-in daughter-in-law of the Yan family, single-handedly saving the Yan family from fire and water.
But her husband, Yan Jiyue, the eldest son of the Yan family, treated her with sarcasm and never showed her a good face.
It wasn’t until after Su Mu’s death that this pampered and arrogant young master shed a few fake tears and pretended to want to die for love.
This life’s kindness was enough. If there was a next life, she would definitely kick Yan Jiyue away.
Who knew that the heavens would be so kind as to allow her to be reborn, returning to the time when she had just married into the Yan family.
Su Mu glanced at the Yan eldest son, who still spoke coldly to her, and threw a divorce letter in front of him.
“Let’s divorce!”
***
Yan Jiyue never imagined that he would be reborn. He happily went to find Su Mu, wanting to make up for the mistakes he had made in his ignorant youth.
Wasn’t the reason the heavens allowed him to be reborn to let him reconcile with Su Mu?
But when he pushed open the door to Su Mu’s room, the person lying on the bed was another man.
Su Mu’s personal attendant, Xie Yi.
Yan Jiyue hated him so much that his teeth itched. In front of Su Mu, Xie Yi was a gentle and considerate whisperer of sweet nothings, but in reality, he was vicious-hearted and deliberately sabotaged their husband and wife relationship.
In the previous life, it was he who secretly hid in Su Mu’s coffin and committed suicide, stealing a step ahead of him to be buried with Su Mu.
Yan Jiyue’s eyes were filled with hatred as he cursed, “What kind of thing are you? Your background is lowly, what right do you have to occupy Su Mu?”
Xie Yi looked at the sleeping Su Mu and no longer pretended to be a whisperer of sweet nothings.
He proudly stuck out his belly, “I have the right because my belly is capable of giving the Wife-master a daughter.”
***
Yan Jiyue was consumed with jealousy. He spread rumors that Xie Yi had once been branded with the mark of a “harlot” on his chest.
But on the night Xie Yi cut off the flesh bearing that mark, Su Mu suddenly realized something was amiss.
“How did you know the exact moment I was poisoned? And why did you show up a month early?”
Xie Yi remained silent, blood from his wound soaking through his robes. His sapphire eyes brimmed with anguish – or was it just a flawless act?
Between a once-arrogant husband now seeking redemption, and a gentle soul willing to die for her – who truly held the darkest secrets? And could it be that Su Mu and Yan Jiyue weren’t the only ones given a second chance at life…?
[Reading Guide]
1. True divorce, chasing the wife to the crematorium, the female lead doesn’t look back, the male lead is Xie Yi.
2. The ex-husband did not cheat, he just realized too late and didn’t realize that he liked the female lead.
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