Throughout the taxi ride, Kang Ju Won was in a daze.
“‘Break up with her so Hye Ju can live’? What kind of nonsense is that?”
Kang Ju Won rested his head against the car window, deep in thought.
He didn’t want to believe Shamaness Hae In’s stern warning. No, he couldn’t.
“The moment I walked in, she talked about a dead woman. I was too naive to believe such talk. People who visit shamans probably have similar stories. Perhaps she made a lucky guess. In today’s world, what relevance do shamans have?”
Kang Ju Won made every effort to dispel the looming anxiety.
Having sought a remedy for his nightmares, he was met with words that felt like a curse. It drove him to the edge.
He could endure his own suffering, but the thought that Hye Ju might also be in danger was heart-wrenching.
“Damn it, I should’ve never sought out that shrine.”
Kang Ju Won muttered a curse and glared outside.
His mind, a labyrinth of thoughts, clung to various possibilities, denying reality. Maybe Dr. Choi had leaked some information? If he breached patient confidentiality, perhaps a lawsuit was in order.
Yet, like ink spreading through water, fear persisted. What if the shaman was right? What if Hye Ju really was in danger?
Even entertaining the slightest ‘what if’ was horrifying.
If Hye Ju got hurt because of him, it would be unbearable. The pain would be incomparable to the guilt he felt from Hyerim’s death.
He couldn’t gamble recklessly with Hye Ju’s life.
But, ironically, at that very moment, the person he most wanted to see was her. Leaning against the car seat, Kang Ju Won fiddled with his phone.
“Sigh…”
He saw no way out of this situation. Although he knew that the most rational and safe solution was to break up, he couldn’t let go so easily.
“I need to at least explain the situation.”
After a moment of contemplation, he made a call. Although discussing it with Hye Ju might not lead to a solution, he felt they needed to talk.
A moment later, the voice on the other end caused Kang Ju Won’s face to harden.
“Why is Ruby answering?”
A bad feeling overwhelmed him, his voice shaky.
[Dash] “We’re at the hospital. Hye Ju got a bit injured…”Kang Ju Won closed his eyes tight.
Shamaness Hae In’s warning echoed eerily in his mind.
“‘Soon, the resentment will reach her too. I guarantee it!'”
Was this what it felt like when the world came crashing down?
Feeling sick to his stomach, Kang Ju Won, fighting the urge to jump out of the taxi, asked,
“Where are you?”
With a screech [Dash],
The taxi that was headed home made a swift U-turn.
Pressing down on his wildly beating heart, Kang Ju Won stared out the window.
This is hell.
The unexpected fear rendered him utterly powerless.
[Star Icon]The place where Hye Ju was admitted was a private hospital near their office.
Upon seeing the green sign indicating “Orthopedics,” Kang Ju Won hurried out of the taxi and rushed inside.
“Where’s patient Oh Hye Ju?”
“Sir, over here!”
Upon spotting Kang Ju Won, Ruby waved. He rushed to her without a moment’s hesitation.
“What happened?”
“Oh, look at all that sweat. You seem really worried. It’s not that serious…”
“Where’s Hye Ju?”
“She just finished receiving emergency treatment and is still in the treatment room. She’s on the bed at the far end. Go check on her.”
Kang Ju Won entered the treatment room without even a greeting.
The small private hospital had around ten beds in the treatment room.
Following Ruby’s directions, Ju Won headed to the far end.
Hye Ju was lying on a bed with curtains half-drawn. Her left ankle was tightly bandaged.
“Huh? When did you get here?”
Feeling his presence, Hye Ju sat up. Her face broke into a wide smile, perhaps happy for the unexpected visit.
“You’re smiling now? How did you get hurt?”
He didn’t understand why her smile felt like a dagger to his heart. Although he didn’t intend to, his words came out accusatory.
Hye Ju scratched her head sheepishly.
“Oh, this? I twisted my ankle while coming down the stairs. Team Leader Wook had documents for the finance team, so I was heading downstairs. Luckily, it didn’t break. They said a cast for a week should do.”
“You should’ve watched where you were going.”
“I guess. I’ve been a bit off lately. I keep doing things like this.”
His heart sank at her words, which were followed by a light laugh.
“You got hurt again besides today?”
“Got hurt? Yeah, nothing major, but a few days ago I burned a kitchen glove. I was stirring jjajang with a ladle, and the pot kept moving. So I was holding the pot with the glove on my left hand, and the glove caught fire! The flame was quite intense.”
“You think that’s funny? It could’ve been dangerous!”
Visibly angered at Hye Ju’s playful gesture of a flame, Ju Won couldn’t hold back his emotions.
Hye Ju seemed taken aback by his outburst.
“Why are you so angry? It’s not like I got hurt on purpose. You’re being overly sensitive.”
He understood. It wasn’t her fault. It was a small mistake anyone could make, and considering the circumstances, they were lucky.
Male lead is a clingy little husband
One-line summary: The male lead is initially an arrogant, noble, love-deprived brat, later a cute, clingy, scheming little jealous one.
Introduction:
One day, Lu Yuner’s soul transmigrates into a female-dominant world. She enters the Imperial Academy and takes up the position of a doctoral instructor, teaching classes and grading schoolwork.
One day, she encounters the young prince Su Qingwan secretly skipping class from the male academy.
As a result, Su Qingwan is punished.
From then on, Su Qingwan sees Lu Yuner as a “thorn in his side”.
But before long, this “thorn” becomes the person he cherishes most, and he goes to great lengths to win Lu Yuner’s affection.
Mini scene 1:
One day, the sun is high in the sky but Su Qingwan still hasn’t gotten up for class.
Servant Xiaoyuan: “Young prince, it’s time for class. You’ll be late otherwise.”
Su Qingwan says arrogantly: “I’m not going. I am the esteemed prince, my status is so noble, why should I suffer this hardship? Besides, isn’t learning all this just to please women? Hmph, they’re not worthy!”
Mini scene 2:
After Su Qingwan falls for someone, he completely changes. He no longer skips class and diligently learns how to be a good husband and father. But he discovers that Sister Yuner is always surrounded by admirers.
Drunk and overcome with jealousy one day, he clings to Lu Yuner, crying beautifully like a pear blossom in the rain.
Su Qingwan: “Qingwan likes Sister Yuner.”
Lu Yuner: “Young prince, you’re drunk.”
Su Qingwan: “Qingwan isn’t drunk. Qingwan likes Sister Yuner, likes you so much, likes you to bits…” Before he can finish, Lu Yuner’s eyes flash with emotion and she leans in closer.
[Reading Guide]
1. The female lead is gentle, gracious, humble and polite but not weak. The male lead is initially an arrogant, noble, love-deprived brat, later a cute, clingy, scheming little jealous one.
2. 1v1, a bit torturous in the beginning but definitely sweet later on.
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