“Will you marry me?”
Bi-yeong’s longing gaze reached Yeon-woo.
His confession was both Bi-yeong’s desperate plea and determination to keep Yeon-woo by his side.
Yeon-woo, who understood Bi-yeong’s sincerity, forced a feeble laugh.
“Haha… What if someone hears ‘Oh, brother’? Anyway, I can’t stop you.”
Yeon-woo thought Bi-yeong, who had spared no effort for her sake, was showing excessive consideration.
“Thank you for caring about me. But you don’t have to go this far for my sake…”
“It’s not something I’m forcing.”
Bi-yeong interrupted Yeon-woo.
“Marrying you has been my dream.”
His dark brown eyes, more solemn than ever, stared intensely at Yeon-woo.
“I won’t hide it anymore.”
The warm gaze toward Yeon-woo had disappeared long ago.
Only the burning desire for one person revealed his true intentions.
“Yeon-woo, I love you.”
Yeon-woo’s mind went blank.
The Bi-yeong she knew had never uttered meaningless words, so the words coming from him were undoubtedly sincere.
Lately, a subtle atmosphere had been lingering around Bi-yeong.
His attitude towards Yeon-woo felt awkward, like a man treating a woman, which she had dismissed as a mood swing due to his recent behavior.
However, if Bi-yeong had feelings for her all along, the peculiar actions that had puzzled Yeon-woo were now explained.
Feeling perplexed by Bi-yeong’s confession of love, Yeon-woo didn’t know how to react.
Bi-yeong, who had been as close as a brother rather than a cousin, how could he harbor romantic feelings for her?
“I, I don’t understand why you suddenly say this. You’re like a brother to me…”
“I know. To you, I’m just an older brother who grew up with you. But, Yeon-woo.”
It had been a long time since Yeon-woo stopped thinking of him as a man.
However, if she were to withdraw, Bi-yeong would have to watch Yeon-woo stand by another man for the rest of his life.
If all he could do was watch over Yeon-woo, it would be better to decline now.
Keeping his feelings for Yeon-woo hidden would only lead to decay and exposure.
“For a long time, you’ve been a woman to me.”
“…!”
Conflicting emotions swirled within Yeon-woo.
To Yeon-woo, Bi-yeong was more than a friend and more precious than family.
However, she had never thought of Bi-yeong as anything more than an older brother.
Compelled to consider Bi-yeong more than that, Yeon-woo faced a dilemma.
If she rejected Bi-yeong’s feelings here, they might not be able to return to their previous relationship.
But choosing one thing meant giving up another.
There was no path that could satisfy everyone.
After hesitating for a long time, Yeon-woo forced her lips to move.
“I… ”
As Yeon-woo met Bi-yeong’s pained gaze, her heart tightened.
However, to convey the sincere feelings she needed to express, she moved her heavy lips.
“I have someone in my heart.”
“Is it Gwang-ho-kun?”
!”
At Bi-yeong’s prompt response, Yeon-woo’s pupils widened in shock.
Bi-yeong usually read even Yeon-woo’s subtle emotions, so there was no way he wouldn’t notice her feelings toward Geon.
If he had caught on, there was no need for hesitation. Maybe it was a well-matched decision for both of them, avoiding unnecessary emotional consumption or potential wounds.
With determination in her eyes, Yeon-woo, who had gathered her thoughts, stared at Bi-yeong.
And with a slightly sorrowful expression, she spoke.
“My heart is already set on Gwang-ho-kun. I can’t turn it to another direction now.”
If she came out this resolute, her intentions should have been conveyed, and Bi-yeong should be able to gather his feelings as well.
However, Bi-yeong had been waiting for Yeon-woo for a long time.
If it was easy to step back, he wouldn’t have confessed his feelings for her.
For the first time, sharp words came from Bi-yeong’s mouth.
“It would be better to accept that feeling.”
His words, which were almost a suggestion to give up Geon, made Yeon-woo stiffen.
Yeon-woo never harbored any desires for Geon, given the circumstances that required hiding their status.
But hearing from someone else to give up on Geon, it felt like a fresh wound or a piercing ache in her chest.
After a brief silence, Yeon-woo reluctantly parted her lips.
“…I also know my position. It’s a feeling that shouldn’t be harbored toward Na-ri. I’ve tried to suppress my feelings every time.”
Knowing how to handle uncontrollable emotions, she rejected Geon’s confession twice.
But she couldn’t sever the feelings she had for Geon as easily.
If everything happened as one wished, there wouldn’t be any painful or distressing moments in the world.
“But the more I try to suppress my feelings, how can I stop liking Na-ri more? How can I forget the things that keep coming to mind, the things I yearn for…?”
Every time she tried to forget Geon, Yeon-woo’s feelings deepened.
She didn’t ask for much. Even if she hid her feelings, just being by his side was enough.
Where had the resolute Yeon-woo from a moment ago gone? Watching Yeon-woo shrink, Bi-yeong’s heart also felt bitter.
Male lead is reincarnated to save his wife
I’ve also read this one twice already. The female lead is kinda soft and gets embarrassed easily—not really my type, but the plot is definitely worth reading. Hurry up and read it, y’all!
Intro
When Shen Yuan encountered Su Jin again in his previous life, she had already become the Prime Minister of the current dynasty. As for him, the former top young master of the capital, he had long since fallen into the abyss, becoming a singer on a pleasure boat.
After a song ended, he was redeemed and sent to the Su Residence.
Su Jin respected and cherished him, gave him a roof over his head, and bestowed him with warmth. Shen Yuan fell deeper and deeper, but before he could express his feelings, Su Jin passed away.
Shen Yuan died to follow her in death, but instead, he returned to when he was fifteen years old.
At that time, he was not yet engaged, and Su Jin was just a poor scholar.
Shen Yuan gritted his teeth, casting aside all his pride, and thought of ways to coax and entice her every day.
The colder and more indifferent Su Jin was towards him, the more proactive Shen Yuan became.
He was not afraid of being mocked by the world, only wanting to marry his Wife-master early, to hold her hand and never let go for a lifetime.
[Note: This story will not specifically point out the male lead’s reincarnation time point; it’s all in the details. Whenever you feel that the male lead is acting strangely, he has most likely been reincarnated.]
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