Acts We Shouldn't Do (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 43

“Tae Seo, I—”

Afraid her lingering hesitation had been betrayed in her trembling eyes, Jae In sensed a trace of bitterness in the man’s smile—until, in an instant, he wiped it clean and offered her a polite, gentle smile instead.

“We came to see the paintings.”

“……”

“Let’s talk after we’ve seen them all—over a glass of wine. Just the two of us.”

Was it alright to be greedy for just a little more time with this man? Could she stretch out this moment, destined to feel like a dream in the future, just a bit longer? Unable to answer, Jae In let herself be led by Tae Seo’s hand.

Before she knew it, the art center doors opened, and a staff member who recognized him approached. At his brief words, the employee headed toward a bench in the garden—apparently to fetch the gift Tae Seo had handed over, joking it was a bribe.

“It’s bulky—let’s leave it here and pick it up later. Give me your coat.”

Jae In nodded and let him help her take off her coat. Tae Seo removed his own and handed it to the staff member, then offered her his arm with a subtle gesture.

“Shall we go see the paintings?”

Following his gaze, Jae In looped her arm through his. Heads turned as the striking couple stepped into the warm interior.

“Who’d ever guess the chairwoman is celebrating her 60th? They’d believe she’s Yuri’s older sister!”

“Right? What’s your secret? Where do you shop?”

The birthday party continued in cheerful spirits. Ji Seung Hee smiled politely at the guests offering her congratulations.

“But such a joyful occasion, and the future son-in-law’s nowhere to be seen. I suppose Tae Seo’s busy?”

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