“Eat a lot. I have to go to work.”

At Taejun’s urging, Soeun’s expression turned sulky.

Taejun, who bothered her even during a busy morning, eating his meal as if nothing happened, was annoying.

Are all men like this? So energetic and persistent? A man who is overly affectionate but incredibly demanding. As good as he is, he’s also irritating.

Soeun pouted, stirred her lips, and then picked up her spoon.

Today’s menu is oyster seaweed soup.

“Did you make this, Director?”

“I don’t have that skill. I just reheated the delivery.”

“I see.”

“Should I make it for you next time?”

“No. It’s not that. It’s just amazing that Director wakes up early and prepares breakfast.”

“Even though you troubled me, it’s natural to take care of it.”

“…”

“It might be a good tonic. Eat a lot; there’s plenty left.”

Soeun’s head lowered at Taejun’s response. Now that she looked closely, the seaweed soup was filled with plump oysters.

“…I’ll enjoy it.”

Somehow, she felt uneasy about eating it, as if something might go wrong if she felt comforted. Still, Soeun willingly took a sip of the soup.

“It’s delicious.”

As she complimented it and raised her head, she saw him staring at her rather than eating. When their eyes met, he quickly looked down and continued eating as if nothing happened.

After finishing the meal, Soeun prepared to go to work. Thinking she would be staying with Taejun for two nights and three days, she had packed a lot of luggage. Now she found herself in a situation where she had to go back home. It was a bit regrettable, but considering last night’s events, she felt somewhat relieved. However, she was worried about carrying this luggage to work. Her colleagues would surely ask if she was going on a trip or something.

With these small concerns in mind, Soeun came out to the living room. Taejun, who had already prepared, sat on the sofa, got up when she came out, and took Soeun’s bag.

“Aren’t you supposed to go straight to the airport?”

“I’ll give you a ride. That’s why I brought you here.”

“No, I’ll go alone. I know the way well, and there’s a bus that goes directly. I’ll be fine.”

“But I can’t let you take the bus with this luggage.”

Although Soeun insisted on going alone, Taejun stepped forward without hesitation. Soeun sometimes quickly followed him, carrying the bag back and forth.

“No, it’s okay.”

Even though Soeun said she would go alone, Taejun moved forward carelessly. Soeun hesitated a moment but quickly followed him as he carried the bag.

“No, it’s okay. I know you’re busy. I’ll feel even more uncomfortable if Director’s schedule is disrupted because of me. And… I’m worried about people seeing us.”

After adding a few more reasons, Taejun checked the time and changed his offer.

“Then, I’ll take you home. Drop off your luggage at home and go to work.”
Taejun’s expression seemed thoroughly dissatisfied, but Soeun, thinking that was the best she could do, nodded her head.

The car headed straight to Soeun’s house, but due to heavy traffic, it took quite a while. Taejun had to settle for just dropping Soeun off at her house as initially suggested.

“Sorry we couldn’t spend the weekend together.”

Taejun apologized as he moved Soeun’s bags to the entrance of her house.

“Director, please don’t apologize.”

Soeun smiled gently as she looked at Taejun.

I like you because you’re a man who has everything. I like it because I have nothing to give.

I can only satisfy my own desires.

Love is about giving. In Soeun’s life, where she lived according to that principle, Kim Taejun was a comfortable person. Soeun thought their relationship was really good.

“You don’t have to do anything for me. I have nothing to give you either. I can’t give you money, wisdom, or any help in business. Han Soe…”

Instead of saying “Han Soeun,” Soeun quickly changed her words.

“Except for this moment right now.”

Neither giving nor receiving.

So, it’s good.

A relationship without looking to the future. A relationship where only the present matters.

The moment Soeun revealed her inner thoughts, Taejun’s eyes widened, and his expression grew colder.

“It’s getting late. Please go quickly. Thank you for the ride.”

Worried about delaying the time, Soeun bid farewell to Taejun. She didn’t hear his response, but just showing him her feelings made Soeun proud.

In fact, it was a message to herself. As Soeun, who used to give everything in love, wanted to stop losing herself and have a healthy love. Wishing that even if the day this love ends comes, only good memories would remain.

Soeun fervently hoped for that.

After parting ways with Soeun, Taejun immediately headed for his business trip. K Electronics had a subsidiary in Laguna Province, a little south of Manila, Philippines. The flight took five hours, and after arriving at Manila Airport and going through the immigration process, it took another two hours to reach the factory. When he arrived at the factory, it was already 6 p.m. local time.