The rough water stream that was bursting has subsided.

Chaewon picked up a soft towel and slowly wiped away the moisture clinging to her body.

Standing in front of the mirror, Kim was completely fogged up, and nothing could be seen.

Having turned around, Chaewon picked up a spare towel, swiftly wiping one side of the mirror.

“I knew it would be like this.”

In the mirror, her body revealed the spot where Yugeon’s lips had touched, now marked with a reddish tint.

Her unusually fair skin, delicate to the point where even slight friction could easily make it turn red, now bore the traces of kisses in every visible pore, making it obvious she wouldn’t look unblemished.

‘Shall we shower first?’

‘Yes.’

‘No, not together…’

‘Yes.’

After a considerable amount of skinship just a while ago, Yugeon seemed to understand, yet he hadn’t distanced himself from Chaewon for a long time. In the midst of pushing and pulling, repeating the cycle, Yugeon, with eyes still full of unquenched desire, pressed his lips against hers more intensely once again before finally releasing Chaewon as if he had made up his mind. However, thinking back, if he hadn’t let go eventually, Chaewon wouldn’t have been able to push him away more forcefully.

“Sigh.”

Wearing a gown, Chaewon took a deep breath and grabbed the doorknob.

How will he see me when I go out? What should I say and how should I act?

Every moment with him has been unpredictable, but after experiencing his gaze and the uncontrollable sensations in her body just moments ago, Chaewon found it difficult to open the door willingly.

After contemplation, Chaewon soon turned the doorknob.

“Come to think of it, we haven’t taken a photo yet…?”

Trying to appear casual, but of course, he wasn’t there where she expected.

Chaewon, stepping out of the bedroom, saw Yugeon’s broad back at the entrance of the room.

“What are you doing there?”

Amidst her puzzled expression, a cheerful voice popped out from the entrance.

“Sister!”

With the door half-open, the nurse greeted Chaewon with a wide smile and a friendly handshake. Though her dry expression made it clear that she wasn’t a pleasant guest for Yugeon, Chaewon, somewhat relieved, found her welcoming.

“I was a bit worried about you, Miss Lee. You two suddenly disappeared earlier.”

“Heh, we must have missed each other while going back and forth for swimming. Ah, by the way, I left Unnie’s phone in my waterproof bag!”

Right, she put it there. Chaewon took the phone that Oh, the nurse, offered, saying, “Ah, thanks. I didn’t think of that.”

“Thank you. Unnie! Right now, I’m going to have some wine with Ogeon. Would you like to join us, couples drinking together in our room? We’ll order some delicious desserts!”

At the mention of board games, Chaewon, thinking it would be fun, approached with a flushed face.

“What a great idea!”

“Let’s do it next time. I feel a bit like catching a cold, so I think I should sleep early.”

Yugeon’s voice was gentle, but as Chaewon approached, smiling at Oh, the nurse, her hand firmly grabbed Yugeon’s.
“Next time, okay? I feel a bit like catching a cold, so I think I should sleep early.”

Yugeon’s voice was gentle, but Chaewon’s hand, which had been smiling and reaching out towards Oh, the nurse, was firmly caught by Yugeon.

“Oh, I see. Ah, how did I catch a cold… Oh! I brought cold medicine as a precaution. Should I bring it for you?”

“I have some, so it’s okay.”

“Yes, take the medicine and sleep well. Oh! Then, won’t it be boring for you, Sister Chaewon? Even if you’re alone, let’s have a drink together!”

“Honey…”

Watching from the side, Ogeon suddenly grabbed Oh, the nurse’s shoulder.

“We agreed to just give her the phone, don’t bother us and let’s have some fun together.”

“Ah, did I bother you?”

Smiling and walking away, Chaewon, who was being observed, was caught by Yugeon once again.

“Haha, brother. Rest well!”

With eyes wide open, Oh, the nurse, who continued to mutter that I hadn’t noticed, soon faded away as she moved away with Ogeon.

Except for the fact that he made an unexpected joke, Yugeon thought he was a guy with a good sense and was fine. Closing the door, Yugeon turned around.

As Chaewon turned around, she raised her head with a face full of reluctance.

“By any chance, are you really sick?”

Is she saying that now?

“Whether I’m healthy or not, why don’t you let the doctor diagnose me properly?”

“…Ah, no.”

Looking at Chaewon, who was looking at her, blinking slowly once, she walked slowly inside as if she were escaping.

Rona was twirling her nerves with her phone pressed to her ear.

“Are you really with a friend right now?”

“Yes.”

Although she saw a woman coming in with a fist bump, she became suspicious after seeing the face of the man who disappeared in the elevator.

It’s strange to stay overnight on the same day as the man who disappeared with her on a rainy day.

It seems that there is something suspicious between the two, and the thought of them sharing a room crossed Rona’s mind. She immediately called the manager of the inn.