Inside the car driven by Hyun Woo.
Sori sat in the passenger seat, her face filled with unease, anxiety, and dissatisfaction.
Hyun Woo glanced at her a few times and then scratched his temple, resting on the car window.
He was fascinated by the various expressions Sori Yu had been showing lately. Or maybe he was discovering expressions he hadn’t noticed before.
They arrived at a porridge restaurant a bit away from the hospital. It was mealtime, but the choice of venue seemed odd to Sori, who looked at Hyun Woo unfastening his seatbelt with puzzled eyes.
“What are you doing? Get out.”
“Professor, do you have an upset stomach?”
“Can’t you tell? I’m quite twisted up, so hurry up and get out.”
Sori, holding a question about why his stomach was upset, reluctantly exited the car.
They each chose their preferred porridge, which was just served. Sori, tired from pulling an all-nighter, found the soft porridge comforting without any resistance.
“But why is your stomach upset?”
“Because someone won’t listen.”
“Is that someone… me?”
He didn’t answer but slowly raised his head, looking at Sori’s worried face.
“Who else? In our hospital, you’re the only one who doesn’t listen to me.”
“When did I ever…”
She wanted to protest, but she knew she had no right to do so. She had gone to him and refused to comply, almost like insubordination.
“I’m different from you, Professor.”
“What do you mean?”
“I know it’s an honor and I should be grateful for this special opportunity, but I’m not a born surgeon like you. I have to work hard to do what others can.”
He put down his spoon, causing Sori to stop speaking. An awkward silence followed.
“Who told you to perform the surgery? What’s this about?”
“If I can’t help you…”
“Why, out of all surgeries, does it have to be Choi Min Guk’s? Her decision still seemed harsh to Sori.
Feeling the weight of his trust, Hyun Woo sighed as if he was conceding.
“I have my pride too. I can’t take back what I’ve said.”
“…”
“From now on, I’ll respect your wishes in such decisions.”
Sori couldn’t have imagined that Seo Hyun Woo would soften up to someone for the first time.
“Do you trust me?”
“Of course, I trust the Professor.”
“Then trust yourself that much.”
“…”
“Let’s end this matter here.”
He seemed on the verge of getting angry if the conversation continued.
Sori finally gave up, but her mouth was still ajar.
“And a warning.”
His tone suddenly became strict and firm, causing Sori, who was pouting, to hide her lips.
“No more talk about surgery or hospital-related matters from now on.”
“Okay.”
It seemed best not to mess around any further.
After their heavy meal, somewhat unintended, the two got back into the car. Hyun Woo’s vehicle smoothly rolled back onto the road.
The day seemed to have stretched out considerably. The evening sun’s crimson rays shone brightly, streaming through the car window.
Noticing Sori’s position, Hyun Woo pulled down the sunshade on the passenger side.
“Did you manage to get some sleep this morning?”
When he had returned to his office, the blanket on the sofa was untouched, and there were no signs of anyone having been there, hence his question.
“Of course, I slept on the couch for about three hours.”
It was far too little to compensate for the all-nighter, but it was better than nothing.
“If you’re sleepy, go ahead and sleep. I’ll wake you up when we arrive.”
“No, I’m fine.”
But contrary to her response, Sori soon began to nod off.
Perhaps it was the warm porridge settling in her stomach or the spring evening sun shining straight into her face, but she struggled with her heavy eyelids.
Her head kept dropping suddenly, and she would jerk awake, pretending to look out the window.
Hyun Woo, observing her struggle, kept his gaze fixed forward, pretending not to notice.
Worried he might have seen her dozing, her eyelids fell shut again.
Just as her head was about to droop, Hyun Woo’s large palm gently touched her forehead.
“……!?”
Startled, Sori stiffened up.
“The rearview mirror is blocked.”
“Ah…”
He continued to press her forehead, gently encouraging her to lean her head against the headrest.
“Lean the chair back a bit more.”
“Like, this?”
“A bit more.”
Although he mentioned the rearview mirror, his actual intention was to make Sori’s seat recline completely.
Obligingly, she followed his instructions.
“You keep blocking the rearview mirror. Stay just like that until we get home.”
It was as if he was telling her to lie down and sleep.
Sori’s face flushed with embarrassment, realizing she’d been caught dozing off.
Reluctantly reclining, she soon succumbed to drowsiness.
The smooth drive lulled her into a deeper sleep than expected.
Her relaxed neck allowed her head to gently fall towards the driver’s seat, softly resting.
Hyun Woo glanced at her sleeping face with a faint smile.
He brushed her hair behind her ear and continued to drive with minimal braking.
Every now and then, he looked at Sori’s peacefully sleeping face.
An Indifferent Woman is the One Men Desire the Most
One-line summary: The female lead is actually cold-hearted and extremely rational. She has stage-by-stage relationships and won’t two-time, but there will always be someone who secretly likes her.
This novel has the following triggers, so if you’re sensitive to these, please don’t read:
1. The female lead has had many relationships, but she treated each one seriously and broke up properly.
It’s just that the men unilaterally pestered her incessantly. For the female lead, when she doesn’t like someone anymore, she simply doesn’t like them.
(This applies to her relationships with Male Lead 1, 2, 3, and 4 as well, but she’s loyal in each 1-on-1 relationship!)
2. In this novel, Male Lead 2 and the female lead kiss in a car, and Male Lead 1 sees it and beats up Male Lead 2.
The female lead calls the police and sends both Male Lead 1 and 2 to the police station! Male Lead 1 begs the female lead not to break up with him.
3. Male Lead 1 has a gentle appearance but an obsessive personality.
Male Lead 2 has a delicate and soft appearance, slightly green tea-like (two-faced).
Male Lead 3 is a youthful college student and a smart person who has secretly liked the female lead for a long time.
Male Lead 4 is the female lead’s father’s special assistant, a business elite with deep, hidden thoughts.
4. At the beginning of this novel, the female lead has already broken up with Male Lead 1 (Chapter 4) and gotten back together with Male Lead 2 (ex-boyfriend).
5. Enter with caution if you have triggers!!!
