So-eun’s heart, which she had tried to keep calm, was suddenly overwhelmed by a surge of emotion. It was true that Hyun-ji’s careless words had bothered her, but it wasn’t the case that So-eun had deliberately pushed her.
“We just bumped into each other; it wasn’t intentional on my part. So, please don’t misunderstand. And you don’t need to worry about my feelings.”
Facing Hyun-ji, who spoke with a light smile, So-eun had to harden her expression and express her true thoughts. She had resolved not to hold back on speaking her mind about things that could become burdensome if left unsaid.
Afterward, So-eun escorted Hee-wook and Hyun-ji to the parking lot.
“It was nice seeing you, So-eun. Let’s meet again.”
“Yes. Have a safe trip.”
“And oh, So-eun, you have to check out our fridge at home. I’ll invite you over sometime.”
“Sure.”
After exchanging casual pleasantries with Hyun-ji, who got into the car first, Hee-wook, before getting into the driver’s seat, made a request to So-eun.
“My dad is coming at 3 o’clock. Just stay with mom until then. I’d appreciate it.”
“Okay. Have a good trip. I hope it goes well.”
“Thanks. I’ll contact you when I’m back.”
“Alright. And Oppa, there’s something I want to ask.”
So-eun stopped Hee-wook as he was about to leave. She felt she would regret it if she didn’t speak now. It was a childish and petty request, but she still hoped he would listen.
“I’m a bit upset you haven’t told anyone about my surgery. It’s okay with others, but I wish you had told Attorney Choi Hyun-ji.”
“What? Hey.”
Hee-wook was taken aback.
“What kind of curse is this before an important business trip…….”
His eyes, looking at So-eun as if in disbelief, seemed to be filled with something opposite to affection.
“We already finished talking about that.”
“I want to get closer to Attorney Choi Hyun-ji. If she’s visiting the hospital like this, it’s right to tell her. Hiding it is just silly.”
“Why bring it up out of the blue? You want my business trip to fail?”
“That’s nonsense.”
“That’s what your argument sounds like.”
Hee-wook’s voice grew louder, echoing in the parking lot. He paused, then spoke more quietly.
“Why do you act so cheap?”
“Isn’t that too harsh?”
“No, your words were harsher. If I knew you would make such a fuss about it, I would have tried my best to stop you from having the surgery.”
“What?”
“So-eun, I’m really sorry but…”
He seemed genuinely fed up.
Hee-wook had more to say, but he couldn’t bring himself to speak. It felt like an irreversible end was within.
“Let’s talk when you return.”
Hee-wook hurriedly got into his car and drove off without saying goodbye to So-eun, who looked at him with resentful eyes.
“Oppa, what happened? Did you fight with So-eun again?”
Hyun-ji asked, looking concerned.
“It’s nothing. Don’t worry.”
With Choi Hyun-ji, it was now a mutual understanding. But with Han So-eun, it needed to end soon.
Yet, even amidst his irritation, he found himself still physically attracted to So-eun.
They’re all the same, and embracing her just once would surely quench his interest.
After all, she was the woman who had given a part of her liver to his mother, and the surgery scars on her body meant that just one embrace would be enough to let go of any lingering feelings.
That day wasn’t far off. All Hee-wook had to do was find enough of So-eun’s weaknesses to ensure she didn’t cling or threaten him out of betrayal when that day came.
[Star Icon]Late in the afternoon, as evening approached. Future Service Team office.
So-eun was busy disassembling an old flip phone. But in reality, her mind was full of distractions.
It felt like her heart was malfunctioning, clogged in a way that blocked proper thoughts.
‘I’m someone who fixes broken things. But I can’t fix myself.’
She had vowed not to argue with Hee-wook anymore, but her stubbornness seemed to have worsened their already strained relationship.
‘No. It’s good that I spoke up. I said what I wanted to say.’
Despite trying to stay calm, So-eun’s heart was troubled by a wave of emotion. It was true that Hyun-ji’s reckless words had upset her, but So-eun had not intentionally pushed her.
“We just accidentally bumped into each other; it wasn’t intentional on my part. Please don’t misunderstand. And you don’t need to worry about my feelings.”
Although it was disheartening to have to assert herself to the smiling Hyun-ji, So-eun managed to express her true thoughts. She had decided not to hold back on speaking her mind about things that could become burdensome if left unsaid.
Afterward, So-eun escorted Hee-wook and Hyun-ji to the parking lot.
“It was nice meeting you, So-eun. We should meet again.”
“Yes. Have a good trip.”
“Oh, by the way, So-eun, you have to check our fridge at home. I’ll invite you over sometime.”
“Sure.”
After exchanging these casual pleasantries with Hyun-ji, who got into the car first, Hee-wook, before getting into the driver’s seat, reminded So-eun.
“My father will be here at 3 o’clock. Just stay with my mom until then, please.”
Male lead fell into her trap — and shattered when she walked away
This is also on my reread list!
This one is a slow burn, but when it burns, it burns hard.
Definitely worth a read, y’all!
The story follows a thousand-year-old seductive spirit who, on a bet, sets out to charm the male lead—a once-promising but unfortunate cultivator.
But just when she succeeds in making him fall for her, she heartlessly leaves, driving him to madness.
Determined to find her at all costs, he captures her, keeping her by his side no matter what, even if she hates him.
I love this kind of trope—I enjoy watching the male lead suffer in agony.
The ending drags a bit with unnecessary filler, but that’s fine.
As long as I enjoy the beginning, I’m good.
Intro
As an enchantress, Su Heng possesses captivating eyes and charming beauty, easily manipulating the joys and sorrows of living beings at her fingertips.
But to enchant a god, making him taste the bitterness of love’s separation, long-lasting resentment, unattainable desires, and inability to let go…
Do you dare?
Su Heng assists a divine lord in his cultivation, aiming to make him experience all the sufferings of love, so that he can attain the Great Dao.
Only after being chased down from the heavens by the divine lord, confined and completely possessed by him, does she realize how successful she has been.
The once gentle and polite youth has transformed into someone she no longer recognizes.
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