The English translation of the provided Korean passage, maintaining the names and genders of the characters as specified:
“From now on, don’t worry about me and work during the day. Even if I can’t sleep, I’d rather we develop a habit of sleeping at night…….”
Hearing this, Ha Joon couldn’t hold back any longer.
After showing so much affection during their date, and even before they confessed their love, he was ready to give her all the love she’d missed out on.
He regretted confessing, seeing how freely she expressed her love.
But he had no intention of going any further.
He wasn’t sure if a kiss would suffice, especially since she might have been hugging him reluctantly for the sake of a perfect marriage.
Her lips tasted sweet as fruit, even without any gloss.
The kiss was so sweet it made him thirsty for more.
Now that they had confirmed their feelings, even the kiss at the cinema during the day felt entirely different from all the kisses they had shared before.
Seo Ah felt the same way.
She had thought Ha Joon was a promiscuous man who could kiss and embrace any woman, even if he didn’t have feelings for her. Realizing his sincerity from the start overwhelmed her.
As the hot, soft sensation enveloped her, Seo Ah’s eyebrows trembled shut.
Would she ever get used to this feeling? Would there ever come a day?
Ha Joon’s movements, gently entwining her breath, seemed to melt her entire being.
Slowly heaving his large frame, Ha Joon encased her completely under him and pressed his lips down firmly.
Feeling a bit overwhelmed, Seo Ah’s face gradually sank into the soft pillow.
Ha Joon, restless with desire, wrapped his arms around her neck and waist, delving even deeper.
With nowhere to retreat, Seo Ah had no choice but to endure his movements.
His breath, sweetly engulfing her, nearly blurred her consciousness.
The intensity of the kiss deepened, filling the bedroom with a humid air.
Seo Ah was a bit puzzled.
At this point, she expected Ha Joon to go further, but he persistently stuck to kissing.
His hands around her neck and waist were tensed, seemingly determined not to move.
Was he tired from riding many amusement park rides? Or was he being considerate of her tiredness?
The former seemed unlikely, as his body already felt aroused.
Then it must be the latter, Seo Ah thought. To show her heart, she wrapped her arms around his neck.
Suddenly, his movements stopped.
Ha Joon gave her gentle pecks on the lips before pulling away.
“Haah… Let’s sleep. I’m tired.”
Suppressing his rising desire, Ha Joon sighed deeply and sat up.
Seo Ah, not knowing much about men, was a bit baffled. She found it curious that a man could be excited yet claim to be tired.
Eventually, Ha Joon held her in his arms as they tried to sleep.
It seemed that having confirmed their feelings for each other made Ha Joon even more cautious.
[Star icon]The next day,
Ha Joon had an early morning golf meeting and left the house early.
Left alone, Seo Ah was planning to study for her exams, but then Seok Hoon arrived after breakfast.
“Huh? Didn’t you go with Secretary Kim’s brother?” he asked.
“No. The Director asked me to accompany Madam to her parents’ home,” Seo Ah answered.
“What??”
“They said if I study at my parents’, the Director will join after his meeting. We’ve planned to have dinner together.”
Ha Joon didn’t want to leave Seo Ah alone due to her loneliness, a sentiment he knew from her Blackbox memories, where she expressed missing her parents.
Seo Ah, who initially thought she’d be alone at home, was excited at the thought of visiting her parents. Although their home wasn’t far, she hadn’t expected to visit so soon after her marriage.
Her parents had the same thoughts. Being a college student and now a daughter-in-law of the Taesung Group, they thought there would be many lessons and family events, preventing frequent visits.
“Mom! Dad!” Seo Ah exclaimed, embracing her parents, Hyekyung and Jinwon, upon seeing them. Their sudden marriage had made these moments more precious.
“Oh, our princess. Have you been well?” Hyekyung asked, checking Seo Ah’s face and body, reminiscent of her childhood days.
“Yes, very!”
“Since you’re doing well, you haven’t called,” Jinwon said with a mock stern tone.
“Sorry, Dad. I’ve been swamped with exam preparations,” Seo Ah apologized, hugging him.
Jinwon’s heart melted. Although Seo Ah was the second child, she had more charm than the youngest. Her quick marriage had been a bit disappointing, especially since she had recently returned from France.
Although the marriage was highly beneficial for Jinwon’s company, Seo Ah’s happiness was paramount. He had resolved to firmly oppose the marriage if she showed the slightest dislike.
“That’s true. Last weekend, you were on a business trip to Jeju Island, and the day before yesterday, Ha Joon attended an alumni event,” Hyekyung mentioned.
“Oh! Right! I forgot to bring the gifts from Jeju Island!” Seo Ah suddenly remembered.
Turns Out He’s Been Secretly in Love with Me
One-line summary: He acts like he doesn’t like her but is actually playing hard to get.
Synopsis:
Xu Muzhou like her. He has liked her for a very long time, and through repeated schemes, he finally closed the distance with her.
But this is still far from enough.
He wants to be the one who stands out among her many suitors, to fight for her attention, and to make her take the initiative to pursue him.
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