Kim Mal-hee’s only pride was her son, Hee-wook. Despite a few accidents while attending law school, obtaining a lawyer’s license made her forget all the hardships and worries. She thought it would be happy, but suddenly an ominous cloud appeared.

The doctor who diagnosed cancer suggested that receiving a liver donation would be the best option. Mrs. Kim Mal-hee, who always sacrificed for her family, believed that her family would take care of her. For her beloved mother, the children would eagerly reveal their intention to donate, or so she thought.

However, Hee-wook made excuses about having a different blood type, and Hee-jin, who even had the same blood type, gave an excuse of nonexistent anemia. Her husband had previously received a diagnosis of fatty liver.

Now she thought she would die without moving. Amidst this, Hee-wook brought a girlfriend. That girlfriend was Han Soeun.
Heewook, who had resolved to marry Soeun, openly told Malhee a little later. Treat Soeun well. He emphasized that she could also cure Mom’s illness. Although she was a child with no parents or property, she was gentle and kind, and he was sure she would repay them as much as she treated her.

In fact, Malhee didn’t want to extend her life by hurting her family. So, she followed Heewook’s intention. The whole family joined in. Heewook’s family, who deceived Malhee’s illness, treated Soeun warmer than a real family, and as a result, eight months later, Soeun promised to donate her liver.

After the surgery and recovery, a change came to her heart. Liver donation was a momentary pain, and her son’s marriage was a lifetime commitment. She felt that they were not on the same page. Unintentionally, she became cold towards Soeun. Now, looking back, she felt a bit guilty for treating her like that, but if it hadn’t been that way, her son might not have had the chance to choose a better life.

Kim Malhee didn’t regret it. The problem was her son.

“Our Heewook is making me so upset, really.”

After introducing Coin, Malhee confided in her daughter Heejin, who called her every day.

[Why is it because of our Heewook.]

“No, it’s because of Han Soeun.”

[Why? Did Han Soeun come asking for alimony now?]

“No, Heewook says that Han Soeun has a new boyfriend.”

[Oh, so that’s why you’re upset? Are you still lingering in resentment? Oh, Yang Heewook, you stubborn fool. Ridiculous, really.]

“No, your sister isn’t lacking anywhere. Han Soeun is bothering our Heewook.”

[How can she bother him?]

“Han Soeun, she’s not an ordinary nasty person. Because she’s so nasty, she even separated from me.”

“…….”

“She went to our Heewook and bragged about something, comparing and boasting. That’s why our Heewook is so down. That honest kid for the past few days. No, if she keeps treating our Heewook like this, and if Heewook goes wrong and can’t get married, what will we do?”

At first, Heejin showed a indifferent reaction, but after hearing Malhee’s complaints, she changed her mind.

[Phew. I never liked Han Soeun from the beginning. I just let it go because she said she would donate to Mom. But it’s frustrating to see her brag about donating again, saying she did something great, huh?]

Heejin’s rough sigh echoed through the receiver. This is a family community. Malhee felt reassured, as if her worries were halved.

[Okay, Mom. I’ll handle this myself, so don’t worry and stay calm. Han Soeun, I’ll make sure she can’t say anything more to our Heewook. Just watch. I’ll make sure she can’t even go to work.] Soeun enjoyed swimming in the pool on Saturdays and Sundays and could learn various swimming techniques from Taejun. After checking out of the hotel, the weather cleared up, so Soeun visited the hanok guesthouse she wanted to go to and thoroughly explored every nook and cranny. It was a perfect date that Soeun had only dreamed of.

However, Soeun was occasionally bothered by Taejun’s darkening expression. Taejun, like someone absorbed in other thoughts, would follow Soeun, laughing, but quickly erase his expression or quietly shift his gaze. He wasn’t particularly lively in his usual style, but here, he seemed to become even more reserved.

Meanwhile, he worked out diligently. Even on Sunday mornings, Taejun woke up early and went to the fitness center alone. After Taejun left, Soeun woke up, and when she checked the time until he returned to the room, it took a whopping two hours.

Thinking that Taejun had changed something, Soeun, who had been trying to pass it off as due to heavy work, began to sense something suspicious on Sunday afternoon.

‘He just slept!’

During the two nights and three days they were together, they simply lay side by side, quietly sleeping.

Just a week ago, a man who had been bothering her several times until dawn suddenly became a sage, not even sending signals of temptation, and kept his composure. It was strange beyond being abnormal.

Did he have a problem with some functions because he lived too tiredly?

No, then why exercise so hard? Does he tire himself out so much?

Or did he get tired of me now? Did he get tired of it so quickly because he lived such a stimulating life?

Or maybe, did he have a phone conversation with Yang Heewook? Did he find out about my surgery? Is that why my body feels uncomfortable?

If not, then has he found another woman in the United States…? Nah, that’s not it.

Soeun’s heart also became uneasy.

“I’ll take you home since you must be tired.”

In the returning car, Taejun said. It reminded her that the date for this week was over, and they would part ways in front of her house.

“There’s something I’m curious about, Director.”

Soeun couldn’t bear it.

Well, it’s not like I really want to do it again or anything like that.

Anyway, she wanted to know the reason.

“Yeah, tell me.”

“Why haven’t we been doing it lately?”

I’m a person with desires too.