Kang Ju Won was someone optimized for ‘Yes or No.’
It was either yes or no, either good or not good.
He had no hesitation in his choices, believing his judgment was correct.
He detested ambiguity, to the point where he earned the nickname ‘Knife Ju Won.’ He remained cool and responsible in all his decisions. Petty regrets that inevitably accompanied the decision-making process were not important to him.
However, in the face of Hye Ju’s question, Ju Won couldn’t help but show the uncharacteristic uncertainty he usually detested.
“I think we should break up.”
Even to himself, it seemed quite unimpressive. It was an answer lacking in confidence, one that would undoubtedly lead to immediate rejection in a job interview setting.
A heavy, indescribable emotion settled upon Ju Won’s shoulders as he rarely lowered his head. Hye Ju watched him silently.
In all her time knowing him, this was the first time she had seen Kang Ju Won in such a defeated state. It was heartbreaking to witness him struggle within the disparity between reality and reason.
If only Kang Ju Won’s troubles were limited to himself, but now it involved Hye Ju’s well-being as well.
“I hope he knows what he’s thinking right now. Even as I watch, I feel so anxious…”
As she headed to the temple alone, she couldn’t help but wonder what was going through his mind. Hye Ju gazed at Ju Won with gentle eyes.
“You’re not leaving anything unsaid, are you?”
She might not have known how to remedy the situation, but at least she was fully aware of her role in it.
It was the girlfriend’s duty to notice when the man she loved was struggling and to be the stabilizing force by his side in times of confusion. When she thought of it that way, it didn’t seem so difficult.
“Look at me.”
Hye Ju lightly tapped Ju Won’s cheek with her fingertip.
She was no longer upset by Ju Won’s words. Saying, “I think we should break up,” was, in other words, saying, “I don’t want to break up.”
After hearing the whole story, she oddly felt relieved.
“Yeah, it was left unsaid.”
But Ju Won was still flustered.
“I think it’s better to break up than to put you in danger.”
“…”
“But I don’t want to do that. If I truly wanted to break up with you, I wouldn’t have said such a pitiful thing to you. Let’s break up; that one phrase is the cleanest way.”
He held Hye Ju’s wrist and looked into her eyes.
“I know it’s cowardly, but I’m postponing my decision with you right now. I clearly warned you that it could be dangerous to be by my side. If you can handle it, then do it.”
When he looked into Hye Ju’s endlessly clear eyes, he felt even more cowardly. Ju Won reproached himself.
“I’m such a selfish jerk.”
Silence filled the quiet car.
After a moment of collecting her thoughts, Hye Ju met Ju Won’s gaze with a determined look.
“Then I’ll give you my answer. I can’t break up with you, Oppa.”
Thump, thump.
With that one word, his frozen heart pounded as if it had been hit by a bomb.
“Not only is it a shame to let Kang Ju Won go, but I also don’t want to lose to that woman.”
Ju Won stared at Hye Ju, who had clenched her fist with determination, with wide, admiring eyes.
Wow, is this how beautiful determination can be?
“Since I gave it a chance once, Oppa, promise me one thing. Don’t talk about breaking up until I collapse from exhaustion.”
“You’re not afraid to say this…”
“If you’re thankful, just say thank you. Don’t blabber about unnecessary things.”
His chilled bloodstream suddenly rushed faster.
How could she do this?
How could she shake a man’s heart so much?
It wasn’t just gratitude. Her every word pierced his heart like an arrow.
At this moment, Ju Won was willing to give her anything she wanted, even the stars and the moon in the sky, and even his life.
“Can you promise?”
With this level of determination, he could try anything. If both you and I want each other like this.
His eyes, filled with warmth and longing, finally embraced her.
“……Yes.”
“I’ll definitely keep that promise. I’ll never leave.”
Her assurance filled Ju Won with confidence.
“Absolutely not.”
The moment one falls for someone is so sudden.
If his feelings for her were at 100, in an instant, they swelled to ten times, no, a hundred times.
His heart bubbled and frothed, filling with foam. The pounding sound echoed in his ears, and his heart raced as if it were about to burst.
Whether it was a ghost or whatever, at this very moment, the desire to kiss those pretty lips was overwhelming.
Ju Won’s lips were drawn toward Hyo Jin’s face.
But, as always, Oh Hye Ju was a cool-headed woman.
“No touching.”
She firmly covered her lips with her palm and scolded him as if saying, “B-Sagam, stay away.”
“I don’t think a little ghost can control me all the way to my ankle bone, but it’s still better to be cautious.”
Comforting the disappointed Ju Won, Hyo Jin opened the car door.
“For now, go back. Let’s see if we can get through today safely.”
“Sigh, it feels like there are CCTV cameras on my head.”
“I feel like I’m being watched by those CCTV cameras.”
Why She Is Still Unmoved (Female-dominant)
One-line summary: He uses various methods to seek her affection, but she remains unmoved.
Synopsis:
Si Qingyu is a doctor who has saved countless lives and enjoys tranquility.
Luo Shaoxuan is ruthless, deeply scheming, and the top young master in the capital. He admires Si Qingyu.
Luo Shaoxuan: I want to be the only one in your eyes and heart.
Features a cold and calm female lead vs A noble and scheming male lead.
There will be both sweetness and torture towards the male after their marriage.
