As Gyeo Wool had been silent for a while, Tae Wook called out to her.
“Yes. Please speak.”
[I thought the call had disconnected. What about CEO Bang? Is she with you?]“No.”
[I thought you’d be together…]“I declined her invitation to have dinner. Now I regret doing that for no reason.”
Gyeo Wool became strangely honest.
[If I had known Secretary Han would be alone on a day like this, I should have stayed in Jeju a few more days. It would have been nice if at least I could have been there with you.]“…”
Gyeo Wool was at a loss for words again.
Had Tae Wook made up his mind today?
Or had he become a different person from before?
What was she supposed to do when he was this kind and warm?
If he were to add words that made her heart flutter…
It felt like her heart might burst from beating so hard.
“I, I think I should go now.”
Foolishly, Gyeo Wool chose to avoid the situation.
[Is that so? When you get home, go to sleep without thinking about anything.]“I will.”
[When are you planning to come up to Seoul?]Come to think of it, unlike last time, Tae Wook hadn’t specified an exact date this time.
“Would Monday be alright?”
Gyeo Wool had actually been planning to pack her things, go to Myung Sook’s house tomorrow, and then head up to Seoul on Sunday.
However, Si Hoo’s face lingered in her mind.
Seoul wasn’t a distance where she could rush over just because she wanted to see Si Hoo.
She wanted to have a few days of time solely dedicated to her son.
[It’s because of the child, right?]It seems Tae Wook had read Gyeo Wool’s thoughts.
“Yes.”
[Do as you wish. Just let me know the time of your flight reservation when you come up.]“Thank you so much.”
[There’s no need for thanks… Drive carefully.]“You take care on your way home too, sir.”
The call ended.
Gyeo Wool, who had said she would leave right away, hugged her phone tightly to her chest.
As if the phone had become the source of the warm breeze blowing into her heart.
[This is the timeline separator]Monday morning.
Gyeo Wool boarded a flight to Seoul.
Perhaps because it was the start of a new week and an early hour, there weren’t many passengers on the plane.
So it didn’t take long to pass through immigration either.
“Secretary Han.”
Driver Choi, sent by Tae Wook, was waiting for her.
“Please give me your luggage.”
Driver Choi rushed over to her and took the carry-on from her hand.
Even though she had told Tae Wook she would take a taxi, he had insisted on sending a car.
“I’ll take you to the apartment.”
Driver Choi said, looking at Gyeo Wool fastening her seatbelt through the rearview mirror.
“The hospital, please. Let’s stop there first.”
Gyeo Wool had been constantly worried about her promise to visit Chairman Kang often.
Though she was afraid to go and meet him alone, she felt it wasn’t something she should put off.
It was just as the car was passing the hospital’s main gate.
[Did you arrive safely in Seoul? Did you eat breakfast?]Myung Sook sent a message.
“Please let me off here.”
Gyeo Wool felt she should call Myung Sook before entering the hospital room to ease her worries.
“I’ll take a taxi when I leave.”
“Pardon? No, I’ll wait until you come out.”
Driver Choi made a troubled expression at Gyeo Wool’s words.
It was clear that Tae Wook had instructed him to take her to the apartment.
Especially since last time, Gyeo Wool had killed time wandering around bookstores and department stores.
“I’ll go straight to the apartment, so don’t worry.”
Driver Choi seemed to consider for a moment, but realizing Gyeo Wool wouldn’t change her mind, he nodded.
“Understood.”
After Driver Choi left, Gyeo Wool walked towards the hospital’s main building and called Myung Sook.
[Did you eat something?]Myung Sook asked abruptly as soon as she picked up the phone.
“I did.”
Gyeo Wool’s stomach was still empty.
Because she had gotten up early to head to the airport. And perhaps due to nervousness, she hadn’t even felt the need to eat anything.
[Really?]“That’s what I said.”
[If you had to catch an early flight, you should have said so. I was sleeping comfortably thinking you were coming up late.]Gyeo Wool hadn’t mentioned her flight time, knowing Myung Sook would give up sleep to make breakfast in a hurry.
“How’s Si Hoo? Did he go to daycare?”
[I just dropped him off at daycare and was about to go grocery shopping.]It was when Gyeo Wool had almost reached the main building.
A black car that passed by her side stopped at the entrance of the hospital building.
She saw the driver quickly get out and open the back door.
A foot in a luxury shoe touched the ground, followed by a well-built man getting out of the car.
“Mom. Don’t overdo it… Huh!”
Gyeo Wool gasped mid-sentence.
The person at the end of her gaze was none other than Tae Wook’s father, Kang Ki Bum.
Gyeo Wool quickly turned around.
And as a quick measure, she hid behind the parking status board at the entrance of the underground parking lot.
She didn’t know whether Tae Wook had told Ki Bum about their contract or not.
Even if he knew, there was nothing good about running into him, and if he didn’t know…
The moment Ki Bum saw Gyeo Wool, he would surely fly into a rage, whether there were people around or not.
Gyeo Wool didn’t want to catch Ki Bum’s eye and create unnecessary trouble.
[Gyeo Wool, hey! Why did you stop talking?]Myung Sook’s voice flowed out from the phone.
But Gyeo Wool couldn’t say anything.
[Did it disconnect?]With those words, the call ended.
Gyeo Wool peeked out slightly to look towards Ki Bum.
Had he sensed something strange?
Ki Bum turned his head towards where Gyeo Wool was hiding.
Gyeo Wool pulled back the head she had slightly poked out and stood with her back completely pressed against the status board.
A moment later.
Ki Bum was no longer visible, presumably having entered the hospital.
“What should I do?”
Should she come back another day?
Or should she go in after Ki Bum leaves?
While Gyeo Wool was pondering, she noticed the convenience store on the right side of the first floor of the main building.
It was clearly in a position where the hospital entrance was visible.
She thought she could go into the convenience store, wait until she saw Ki Bum leave, and then enter the hospital.
She hurried her steps and entered the convenience store.
She bought a drink and stood at the long table by the window.
It was around the time she had taken a few sips of her drink while looking towards the hospital.
“What’s going on?”
Ki Bum was already coming out, not long after he had gone in.
He was visibly very angry.
“Did the chairman refuse to see him?”
That was highly likely.
Chairman Kang and Ki Bum’s relationship was so poor that it was hard to believe they were father and son.
The car carrying Ki Bum sped quickly towards the hospital’s main gate.
“Phew…”
Gyeo Wool let out a sigh of relief involuntarily.
[This is the timeline separator]Click, click.
The sound of Gyeo Wool’s heels echoed through the hospital corridor.
Her steps were cautious as she walked through the guards’ piercing gazes.
It was when she approached the hospital room.
The guard standing by the door extended his arm to block her way.
“I’m sorry. You cannot enter.”
“Don’t you remember me? Last time with the CEO…”
“The chairman has ordered not to let anyone in.”
The guard cut off Gyeo Wool’s words and spoke firmly.
Now she understood why Ki Bum had left the hospital angrily.
He must have had an argument with the blocking guard.
Gyeo Wool was in a difficult situation.
She couldn’t insist on entering.
It was a mistake to have come to the hospital suddenly without informing Tae Wook.
“If I get permission from the CEO, would that be alright?”
“What do you think you’re doing!”
An angry voice of Chairman Kang was heard from behind.
Gyeo Wool and the guard turned around simultaneously.
Chairman Kang was sitting in a wheelchair, pushed by a male nurse as burly as the guard.
Chairman Kang frowned deeply and raised his voice at the guard again.
“How dare you block her when you know who she is!”
“I apologize. She didn’t identify herself, so I didn’t know.”
The guard bowed his head deeply.
“Gyeo Wool. Did you not say who you were?”
“No.”
Gyeo Wool answered with a bewildered expression.
“I see. I had specifically instructed to let Gyeo Wool in. I’m sorry about this.”
Chairman Kang immediately apologized to the guard.
“I told them not to let anyone in because an annoying fellow said he’d visit, so they must have blocked you too. Please understand.”
Gyeo Wool knew that the ‘annoying fellow’ Chairman Kang mentioned was Ki Bum.
“It’s because I came without notice. I’m fine.”
“Alright. This won’t happen next time. Let’s go in.”
“Yes.”
Gyeo Wool followed the wheelchair carrying Chairman Kang into the room.
“Welcome back, sir. Was it difficult?”
The caregiver greeted Chairman Kang.
And she silently nodded to Gyeo Wool who followed behind.
“To the bed.”
At the caregiver’s words, the nurse lifted Chairman Kang and moved him to the bed.
Gyeo Wool, without being asked, placed a cushion behind Chairman Kang’s back.
“You may leave.”
At Chairman Kang’s instruction, the caregiver and nurse silently left the room.
“Where did you go?”
“Tests. So many damn tests. I might die from all these tests before I die from being sick.”
Gyeo Wool thought that although Chairman Kang spoke jokingly, it might actually be true.
Because as soon as the caregiver saw Chairman Kang, she had asked in a sympathetic voice, ‘Was it difficult?’
“You didn’t show your face at all, and now what wind has blown you here so early in the morning to visit this old man?”
Chairman Kang asked, clearly showing his hurt feelings.
“I’m sorry. I promised to visit often, but I’m only coming now.”
“You should be sorry. You broke your promise. Last time, I didn’t know because Tae Wook didn’t tell me, but now it’s different.”
Chairman Kang slapped the bed once with his palm and spoke as if scolding her.
“Are you… angry?”
Gyeo Wool asked cautiously with a bewildered expression.
“Of course. How could I not be angry? I’ve been waiting and waiting, but you never came.”
“Well…”
Just as Gyeo Wool was trying to think of a suitable excuse,
“Don’t push her too hard. It’s because of me.”
It was Tae Wook.
He was striding into the hospital room.
“Sir!”
Gyeo Wool widened her eyes in surprise at his sudden appearance.
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My Clingy Little Husband (Female-dominant)
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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