Green realized that both her close friends, Hanna and Jenny, had completely fallen for Seon-woo.
As Green and Seon-woo left Hanna’s studio, they walked towards their parked car. Both felt awkward when alone, despite being fine with others around. To break the silence, Green tried to smile brightly.
“Aren’t you going overboard today, Seon-woo?”
“Not at all. The resort model idea may be spontaneous, but I’m confident that Jenny is the right choice.”
“Even if that’s the case with Jenny, what about all the stuff you bought through Hanna?”
Green looked worried, but Seon-woo seemed unconcerned.
“Can’t rely on sponsorships forever, right? Gradually buying what’s needed is good for the future.”
“But where am I supposed to wear that dress? I’m not attending any award ceremonies. You got completely swindled by Hanna!”
Green was increasingly annoyed at Hanna for duping Seon-woo, but unexpectedly, his eyes sparkled.
“If you have nowhere to wear it, why not just wear it at home?”
“Why would I wear such an uncomfortable dress at home with no one to see?”
“I will see you. I’ll be the one to admire you.”
Green realized then and there.
This man, who’s usually straightforward, capable, thoughtful, yet occasionally incredibly brazen and shameless, could be really, really bold sometimes.
Suppressing her embarrassment, Green loaded her camera bag into the car and said to Seon-woo,
“I need to go see my mom, so it might be best to drop me off at a taxi stand, right?”
“Do you visit your mother-in-law often?”
“Every other day, unless there’s an event like my grandfather’s birthday yesterday.”
“I see.”
Green realized she had never thanked Seon-woo. Thanks to him, she was able to comfortably keep her mother in a private hospital room without worrying about the bills.
“I’m always grateful. If it wasn’t for Seon-woo, I couldn’t even imagine placing my mom in a private room. I would have been anxious every month about the hospital and caregiving bills.”
“Don’t mention it. But why are you crying?”
Noticing tears welling up in Green’s eyes as she expressed her gratitude, a bewildered Seon-woo asked.
Overwhelmed, Green quickly dabbed her eyes with the back of her hand.
“Sorry. Mom was in a bit of danger three days ago. The hospital told me to come quickly, but my dad didn’t answer his phone. I was really scared being alone.”
Seeing Green’s lonely expression, Seon-woo felt a twinge in his heart. Instinctively, he took her hand.
“Is she okay now?”
“Yes. But honestly, I’m scared. It feels like I don’t have much time left to even see mom like this.”
Green’s hand trembled in Seon-woo’s grasp. With a clumsy touch, he comforted her gently.
“Your mother will be fine.”
Green, trying to suppress her tears, found Seon-woo’s awkward comfort surprisingly consoling.
“Thank you.”
Tears welled up again as Green forced a smile. Seon-woo took the car keys from her hand.
“I’ll drive you to the hospital.”
“You’re coming too?”
“Yes.”
Seon-woo was inwardly worried that Green might oppose his company, fearing she might say he wasn’t welcome to see her mother because he was a ‘fake’ husband, like at the engagement.
“I was actually a bit scared to go alone.”
Fortunately, Green accepted his offer. Seon-woo quickly started the car and drove off.
After about an hour’s drive, they arrived at a nursing hospital on the outskirts of Seoul. The caregiver greeted them warmly as they entered the room.
“Your daughter’s here. The patient will be so happy today.”
The caregiver looked curiously at Seon-woo following Green. She awkwardly introduced him.
“This is my husband. He was on a business trip abroad and returned yesterday.”
“Oh, with such a fine son-in-law, our patient must surely recover.”
Approaching her mother, Green took her hand.
“Mom, I’m here. I brought someone to introduce to you today. I wish you’d open your eyes soon.”
“It’s nice to meet you, mother-in-law. I’m Jin Seon-woo.”
Seon-woo bent down and whispered a greeting to Green’s mother. Watching Seon-woo and her mom, Green suddenly felt overwhelmed with sadness.
If her mother had been healthy, she surely would have adored her son-in-law Seon-woo. Maybe she would have even been too enthusiastic.
Or perhaps, she might have fiercely opposed this marriage, started by her father’s scheming.
Just then, Green’s phone rang.
‘Father’.
The call was from Han Moon-taek, the last person Green wanted to see in the world.
Soon after, Seon-woo’s phone also rang.
The caller ID displayed ‘Father’ as well.
Turns Out He’s Been Secretly in Love with Me
One-line summary: He acts like he doesn’t like her but is actually playing hard to get.
Synopsis:
Xu Muzhou like her. He has liked her for a very long time, and through repeated schemes, he finally closed the distance with her.
But this is still far from enough.
He wants to be the one who stands out among her many suitors, to fight for her attention, and to make her take the initiative to pursue him.
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