“I will.”
Seo Ah’s face also lit up with a happy smile as she listened to their conversation.
[Star Icon]That night,
After washing up on the first floor and entering his room, Ha Joon’s gaze drifted to a table in the corner.
On the table, tea for insomnia and a thermal pot had been sitting there for days.
Feeling sorry that he hadn’t thought about Seo Ah’s effort, who had personally gone to the department store to buy it, not sending someone else to do it.
He had been too busy holding her during tea time.
Indeed, he did sleep well then, but he thought he should try something else, as he intended to restrain himself for a while.
He had almost stayed up all night again last night.
For a twenty-seven-year-old who had only held hands with a woman, and that too Seo Ah’s, it was understandable.
How many men, at the prime of their youth, knowing they are mutually in love, and especially newlyweds, could just sleep?
He thought about going out to cool his head and exercise a bit, but was worried about her concern if he couldn’t sleep again.
Soon, Ha Joon filled the electric kettle with water and turned it on.
“Oh? Are you making tea?”
Seo Ah, who had just finished showering, came out to dry her hair but stopped when she heard the kettle.
Seeing her, Ha Joon’s face flushed with warmth.
Her face was fresh from the shower, and her hair was still wet.
“Hmm, shall we have some together?”
“Sure! I’ll just dry my hair quickly and come back!”
“Take your time.”
Seo Ah smiled and ran into the powder room, making Ha Joon’s heart flutter.
A bit later, Seo Ah, who had roughly dried her hair, sat at the table with a beaming smile, and Ha Joon’s eyes dripped with sweetness looking at her.
“It’s hot. Be careful.”
Seo Ah started to blow on her steaming cup of tea, bringing her face close to it.
Watching her, Ha Joon gently pinched her cheek, and she looked up at him with wide eyes, like a startled rabbit.
Seeing her adorable reaction, Ha Joon found it hard to look away.
“Hmm, starting tomorrow, Secretary Kim will drive you.”
“Really??”
“Father-in-law asked that Choi Young-ju focus on her secretarial duties.”
“Oh… I did notice sister looked busy lately…”
Seo Ah pouted slightly, feeling a bit upset. Despite their differences over her marriage to Ha Joon, Young-ju had always cared for her deeply.
“Secretary Kim is a man, so it might be uncomfortable, but it’s just for a while. I’m looking for a female driver who can be as friendly as a friend.”
“Secretary Kim is okay, but isn’t it too much for you? It’s almost vacation, so I could just use public transport for a while…”
“No.”
Ha Joon’s firm expression made Seo Ah tense up too. It had been a long time since he’d been so stern with her, and it made her a bit nervous.
Realizing his tone, Ha Joon quickly softened his expression.
“No, I mean… I’m worried you might get hurt. Riding a bike or a motorcycle, crossing streets, and given how you dress, you could be a target for pickpockets. It’s just too risky, and remember the accident you had at fifteen? You were also going to catch a bus then.”
Ha Joon’s face turned red as he stammered, and a shy smile appeared on Seo Ah’s face.
Embarrassed by his own reaction, Ha Joon took a sip of his tea…
Ouch!
It was too hot and burned his tongue. He tried not to show it, but it was obvious.
“Are you okay?”
Seo Ah immediately stood up and fetched a bottle of water from the mini-fridge.
Ha Joon gratefully gulped down the water, his face turning bright red.
“Did you burn your tongue? Let me see.”
Concerned, Seo Ah leaned in close to examine Ha Joon’s lips.
Startled, Ha Joon leaned back sharply.
“I’m, I’m fine.”
That was close. He nearly kissed her. He had been planning to restrain himself, especially tonight.
“Let’s add some cold water to it.”
“Maybe that’s a good idea.”
After brushing their teeth, they lay in bed.
Even though it was early for Ha Joon, he felt happy just watching Seo Ah sleep, even if he couldn’t sleep properly himself.
Although every time her small, soft body wriggled in his arms, a dangerous heat quickly built up, it was more bearable than yesterday.
Maybe tomorrow will be even better than today? He thought he would be able to endure it better with time.
Seo Ah, who usually slept a lot, was strangely alert both yesterday and today.
It might be because they had made love recently and fell asleep late, or maybe she was too excited knowing Ha Joon’s feelings to sleep.
Now, was he going to just sleep tonight? It hadn’t been long since they had embraced, but Ha Joon’s body seemed as excited as it was yesterday.
Yesterday, he kept saying he was tired and just wanted to sleep, but he kept patting her back. He was awake for a long time, unable to sleep, his instincts continually arousing him.
But she pretended to be asleep, thinking he would stop patting her if she seemed to be sleeping.
Was he being considerate because he thought she was tired?
“Oppa. Are you sleeping?”
Seo Ah moved her small lips while trapped in his arms, and a startled Ha Joon calmly replied to her warm breath.
“No.”
“Are you tired?”
Ha Joon’s eyes flickered slightly. He wasn’t tired at all, but should he be honest?
While Ha Joon was hesitating, Seo Ah spoke again.
“I…… can’t sleep.”
Ha Joon carefully moved Seo Ah away and looked into her eyes.
“Shall we go for a walk?”
“No…….”
“Then…… shall we read a book? Or…….”
“No. Not that.”
Ha Joon was full of question marks. If not that, then did she want something else?
Seo Ah couldn’t meet Ha Joon’s eyes and lowered her gaze, gathering courage to speak.
“If you’re not too tired, Oppa…… I’m okay.”
“What do you mean…….”
Ha Joon genuinely didn’t understand what she was saying.
But then, her next words set his whole body ablaze and his heart pounded wildly.
“If you’re holding back because you think I’ll be tired, I’m okay with it. Hold me, please.”
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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