She packed a few shirts, two suits, and some casual clothes. She also included ample underwear and towels for him. While arranging luggage as he requested, she couldn’t help but smile.
If he were going abroad, he would surely pack much more than this… She sent a message to confirm if this minimal packing was sufficient. After a while, a somewhat curt response came back: [You can buy what you need there].
His habit of checking his mood with each message was a chronic illness. It wouldn’t disappear all at once after years of practice. Although the response rate was slow, and he only said what was necessary, he tried to overlook it, considering he might be busy.
“Cheers.”
He placed the packed trunk in one corner of the dressing room. Straightening the rumpled rug and running the vacuum cleaner, he tidied up.
There were two housekeepers. One was sent by Hyun-suk from the main house, and the other was arranged by Kang-woo.
However, this morning, the housekeeper suddenly sent a message that she would quit. Although he thought she had been doing well, it happened out of the blue. Even when he tried to inquire about the situation over the phone, she didn’t answer.
After marriage, household chores, which were typical household chores, were done for the first time. Since the morning housekeeper had come and gone, there was only laundry and ironing Kang-woo’s shirts and pants to do.
Since Kang-woo would be late anyway, she decided to prepare dinner roughly, but the door was unlocked. Startled by the sound, she had a vacant look on her face before hastily rushing to the entrance.
“You’re here?”
Whether he didn’t hear due to changing into slippers or for some other reason, there was no response. Should she pretend to know again? Even before attempting, he raised his head. His gaze with intense pupils fixed on her made Yi-cha’s body push forward abruptly in the rush.
Kang-woo forcefully pressed Se-ah’s lips somewhat roughly. In the rapid succession of kisses, Se-ah’s body was pushed without hesitation.
Kang-woo twisted Se-ah’s two raised arms behind her, holding her thin wrist in one hand. The strong legs with overflowing elasticity were tightly entwined around the unstable weak knees.
Gradually releasing the tension, he let go of her wrist and lifted Se-ah’s chin. The bewildered gaze of her tender, light brown eyes was enough to captivate any man. The irresistible impulse and anxiety entangled, making it seem like they would go insane.
“Do you dislike it?”
“……. ”
“If you’re not willing, I’ll let go.”
“Rather than not willing, it’s just surprising… Why…”
“Pull. Do couples always need a reason?”
Compliantly, Se-ah nodded her head. Then, Kang-woo carefully pulled out each shirt button, but around the second one, he took Se-ah’s hand and brought it down.
“I’ll do it. Today, I don’t have the patience to wait.”
As he unbuttoned the front in one go, the shirt buttons clattered. Wearing the torn shirt, Kang-woo went to the window and pulled the blackout curtains. With the force of sticking, Se-ah was pushed down on the sofa.
Riding up on her small body, he aimlessly pressed his lips against her skin. Only in that moment of intense gaze filled with overflowing love towards her, the faint bad premonition subsided.
Se-ah was lying limp on Kang-woo’s upper body. She had no strength to lift even a single finger.
“Was it tough?”
“……. ”
“Seems like you’re angry.”
Kang-woo affectionately swept his finger over her bulging forehead. When Se-ah slightly raised her head, squinting her eyes as if giving up, she laid back down. She silently felt her sluggish belly, slowly wriggling with sweat.
“Se-ah.”
“…Why?”
“Seeing you at least answer roughly makes me think you’re not angry to the tips of your hair.”
“Why are you angry for no reason? Between a married couple… it can happen.”
“I like to be understanding. I have a lot of flexibility.”
Jokingly, Kang-woo lifted Se-ah carefully while saying the weakened joke. Leaning his body on the back of the sofa, he turned his back to Se-ah and bent his knees.
“I’ll carry you as a gesture of apology.”
“It’s okay.”
Kang-woo held Se-ah’s hand, which pushed him away. Effortlessly, he carried her to the bedroom.
“I’m not a baby; I can walk by myself.”
“I have to take responsibility for what I did. Isn’t that right? It’s hard to walk.”
“…Stop talking.”
He buried his face in the broad back. A strong fragrance emanated from the open shirt.
When he sniffed it because of the pleasant smell, Kang-woo carefully laid her down on the bed. His eyes, looking deeply, seemed to contain countless words.
“I’ll be back.”
Only then did she realize that she should go to the airport. Se-ah quickly got up.
“You said your legs were tired. So I carried you.”
After taking off the shirt, he hung it on the back of the chair while making a joke that it was useless now.
“You’re leaving already?”
“It’s 7 o’clock.”
“You haven’t eaten or showered.”
“When you gain something, you lose something else. Of course, in this case, I lost more than one thing. But I’m satisfied, so it’s fine.”
She pushed forcefully against his bare chest. Twirling his playful lips, Kang-woo stood up.
“Don’t follow me; rest. You can’t see anything, can you?”
“…Of course! Why would you say that? Kang-woo, won’t you come back from the United States? You’ll be back in ten days, right? That’s right?”
Kang-woo lightly touched Se-ah’s nose, who brought her face close.
“Why would I be there when you’re here.”
“Stop that. Why don’t I take you to Incheon Airport?”
“Secretary Choi will come.”
“…Yes. Oh! Then, I’ll put the luggage in the car. I’m strong.”
There was a subtle vitality in the previously dim black pupils. The adam’s apple also moved slightly.
“Usually, a man says that kind of thing.”
“Where are gender roles when it comes to love? It’s a pity… since I couldn’t see your face for a week….”
“Think about what to do during the trip. Be prepared.”
“…I understand.”
“I had a headache. Now it’s a bit better.”
“Your head hurt? Ah, so that’s why you seemed a bit off.”
“It cleared up a while ago. It healed quickly because of a lack of affection.”
“I can’t stop you.”
“I’ll call often, so answer on time. Eat well and don’t stay up too late. After warm admonitions like that,
They hugged longer than usual.
Male lead fell into her trap — and shattered when she walked away
This is also on my reread list!
This one is a slow burn, but when it burns, it burns hard.
Definitely worth a read, y’all!
The story follows a thousand-year-old seductive spirit who, on a bet, sets out to charm the male lead—a once-promising but unfortunate cultivator.
But just when she succeeds in making him fall for her, she heartlessly leaves, driving him to madness.
Determined to find her at all costs, he captures her, keeping her by his side no matter what, even if she hates him.
I love this kind of trope—I enjoy watching the male lead suffer in agony.
The ending drags a bit with unnecessary filler, but that’s fine.
As long as I enjoy the beginning, I’m good.
Intro
As an enchantress, Su Heng possesses captivating eyes and charming beauty, easily manipulating the joys and sorrows of living beings at her fingertips.
But to enchant a god, making him taste the bitterness of love’s separation, long-lasting resentment, unattainable desires, and inability to let go…
Do you dare?
Su Heng assists a divine lord in his cultivation, aiming to make him experience all the sufferings of love, so that he can attain the Great Dao.
Only after being chased down from the heavens by the divine lord, confined and completely possessed by him, does she realize how successful she has been.
The once gentle and polite youth has transformed into someone she no longer recognizes.
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