Now it was a matter of who would win Yeonwoo’s favor first.

Geon, with more strength in his arms than before, pulled Yeonwoo towards him.

“I made the arrangement first.”

Upon hearing this, Biyoung, this time, exerted strength in his arms, pulling Yeonwoo towards him.

“It seems like you just made an arrangement.”

Yeonwoo’s arms moved back and forth helplessly.

In the tense confrontation between the two men, just as dizziness began to set in, Yeonwoo raised her voice unexpectedly.

“Stop it, all of you!”

Unexpectedly, Geon and Biyoung stopped their actions at the thunderous sound of Yeonwoo’s voice.

Yeonwoo spoke assertively.

“This isn’t a child’s play or a joke! Is it necessary to fight over me like this?”

“…”

“…”

Realizing how childish they had been, Geon and Biyoung finally let go of Yeonwoo’s arms.

The momentum of the two men had waned compared to before.

“When will Nari’s work finish?”

“It’ll be done by Misshi (1-3 PM).”

“Then let’s do it like this.”

As Yeonwoo moved away from the two men, she placed both hands on her waist and spoke firmly.

“Biyoung Training Officer will be with me until Misshi (1-3 PM). After that, Gwangho Army Nari will come with me to see the house from Shinshi (3-5 PM). Do you understand?”

“Got it.”

“Very well.”

It was only after Geon left for the palace for business that Yeonwoo sighed as if resolving a big matter.

Biyoung, who had been watching Geon’s departure, turned his gaze to Yeonwoo.

“It’s been a long time since we spent time like this.”

“Yes, that’s true.”

“I wanted to spend time alone with you today.”

“I don’t understand why Gwangho Army Nari suddenly changed his mind.”

Whether it was innocence or obliviousness.

Yeonwoo seemed not to notice why Geon and Biyoung were making a fuss over her.

From this perspective, luck didn’t seem to be favoring them.

Biyoung, who had been gazing at Yeonwoo with a gentle look, slowly spoke.

“I’m glad to see you spending time like this, even if it’s just for today.”
The affectionate gaze that had always been consistent somehow felt different today.

“I missed you, Yeonwoo.”

“Didn’t you see me at the palace this morning?”

Even though Yeonwoo once again made a clueless sound, Biyoung didn’t care.

He thought it would be difficult for Yeonwoo to realize the feelings he himself hadn’t known until now in just a moment.

When Yeonwoo was reflected in Biyoung’s calm eyes, a small ripple occurred.

The ripple that started from the eyes spread to Biyoung’s heart, creating waves in his heart.

It was a familiar feeling that he had always felt whenever he looked at Yeonwoo.

“There’s no moment when I don’t miss you.”

Biyoung had been trying to suppress the waves of emotions from his heart, but he no longer wanted to avoid them.

The result of neglecting the waves he couldn’t endure was only wearing down his heart. Biyoung stared directly at the rough waves within him, expressing his emotions.

“Today, yesterday, the day before.”

As if he wouldn’t hesitate again. Biyoung looked at Yeonwoo with an unwavering gaze.

“Even at this moment when I’m looking at you, I miss you.”

Biyoung finally decided to be honest with his emotions.

What he wanted to protect wasn’t just Yeonwoo’s safety.

Biyoung’s true desire, what he had been trying to protect, was the seat next to Yeonwoo.

He now realized that what he had been guarding was Yeonwoo’s side.

Biyoung released the pent-up emotions he had accumulated for a long time in front of Yeonwoo.

“I like you, Yeonwoo.”