Watching Chaewon create a crisis and exit, Rona’s lower lip trembled.

In an instant, the gathered crowd’s gazes and the rising murmurs gradually grew louder.

Even the normally composed Jaemin couldn’t help but stare at Rona in disbelief.

Thinking it shouldn’t end like this, Rona quickly changed her expression and opened her eyes.

“Do you know that in our country, the punishment for stalkers is very lenient?”

Rona’s outcry silenced the murmurs in the crowd.

The head of the parents’ association, observing with an unsatisfied expression, asked, “Could it be that she’s a stalker?”

Lowering her gaze, Rona, having regained composure, looked up again and spoke in a refined voice.

“Yes. That woman has been stalking Jaemin for a long time. She’s a malicious stalker, and I never expected her to show up today.”

The murmurs started again.

“Yeah, that’s right. That woman is my stalker.”

Jaemin, who had been watching, belatedly spoke up.

In doubt, the eyes of those who couldn’t judge the truth turned back to Rona.

“Extramarital affair? Me? As an educator, I would never do such a thing. Please believe me. Would I marry a man who hasn’t divorced and is completely insane? I wasn’t that old. Our family has a long line of educators, and my parents would never allow such a thing.”

One of the colleague teachers, observing her, nodded to someone nearby, saying, “Well, Mr. Go’s father is the vice principal at Dumin Elementary School, right?”

“Oh, really?”

“There’s no law saying that an educator can’t commit adultery. Well, it’s hard to say if this is a believable story.”

The crowd murmured again.

Looking at Rona with the eyes of a victim, she raised her head as if driving a stake.

“Did you see her expression change earlier? Honestly, when that woman appeared, I felt chills all over my body… I really couldn’t guess. It’s because I don’t know what might happen if that woman suddenly goes crazy. So, afraid that she might cause a disturbance, I endured it, even when she threatened me in my ear. She kept pursuing Jaemin wherever he moved. She sent threatening letters to separate him from me, carefully choosing places without CCTV, throwing eggs and cakes… She even sent flowers and gifts to Jaemin, asking him to meet her!”

Amidst the murmurs, someone raised an objection.

“But isn’t the groom a lawyer? It’s hard to understand why he tolerated such a woman.”

“That’s right. The laws regarding stalkers in our country are still too weak.”

Rona turned her head toward Jaemin.
“Jaemin, tell us about the legal consequences for stalkers in our country.”

As many eyes focused on him, the bewildered Jaemin urgently gathered his thoughts and said, “Uh.”

“So, if a stalker is found guilty, they could face imprisonment for up to three years and a fine of up to 30 million won. If they committed the crime using dangerous items, they could be sentenced to up to five years in prison or a fine of up to 50 million won.”

When Jaemin met eyes with Rona, she gestured as if signaling him to continue, and he turned his eyes away.

“Um, yes, that’s how it is. However, in most cases, it ends with a six-month suspended sentence after six months of imprisonment. Also, until a little while ago, the evidence against that stalker woman was a bit lacking. But today, while visiting here, there was a threat that made her feel frightened. I plan to go through the legal process as soon as the wedding ceremony ends, using the many people present here as witnesses.”

As Jaemin concluded with a sigh, Rona turned to the guests with a satisfied expression.

“It seems like she brought this upon herself today. I apologize for causing a disturbance. Even though I am the victim… still. I’m truly, truly sorry to my students and parents.”

As Rona bowed her head with a trembling voice, most people’s expressions changed to sympathy.

“Oh, don’t cry.”

“Yeah, don’t cry. The bride shouldn’t cry on her wedding day. You’ve been through a lot.”

“Teacher, don’t cry.”

Turning back to the atmosphere, Rona forced back the tears with her fingertips.

“Thank you for understanding.”

“Oh, what about that stalker? Shouldn’t we do something about her? What if we let her go and she causes trouble?”

“Didn’t she leave just now? Didn’t she?”

“I don’t know. Who knows what she might do.”

Turning back to the people who returned to their seats, Rona smiled knowingly and turned to Jaemin.

“We’ll report her, don’t worry. And Jaemin, let’s talk for a moment.”

“Yes. Reassure the groom a bit. Let’s all leave.”

Everyone hurriedly began to leave their seats.

Some apologized for misunderstanding.

With a sad smile, Rona, except for Jaemin, confirmed that everyone had left the waiting room and then coldly changed her expression.

Rona led Jaemin into the bride’s dressing room within the waiting area.

“How did Heeju… How did Heeju find out?”

“Is that important right now? Pull yourself together, Jaemin. If you don’t make Kim Heeju into a stalker, it’s over between you and me!”

Jaemin adjusted the bow tie around his neck uncomfortably, as if annoyed.