Yet, she still wondered how that kiss had felt for Sa Jun. She worried if he had just left today.
It was all just pathetic longing.
“Mom, throw these flowers away. Can’t you see they’re wilted?”
“Once you leave, I will.”
A lie, as if she’d ever let them go.
Did her mother know these flowers, once beautifying that woman’s house, were tossed over like garbage?
Probably. Her mother loved flowers more than that woman.
It was Hyesuk’s pathetic clinging to Seontae that made her unable to throw the flowers away.
Realizing this, Taehui sighed. It was pathetic that both mother and daughter were entangled in such pitiful love.
“Taehui, I really wish you would marry within the next year.”
Just then, a car horn sounded twice outside.
It was Sa Jun’s signal to come out.
Taehui thought his timing was uncanny as she stood up.
“Mom, I’m going now.”
“Did Sa Jun also come? Why didn’t you invite him for breakfast?”
“He never eats breakfast.”
Preferring to exercise on an empty stomach for muscle growth.
“This is a bonus.”
Taehui handed over an envelope she took out of her bag, but Hyesuk refused.
“Enough. I already feel guilty enough taking the monthly living expenses. Use this money to buy yourself some clothes.”
Hyesuk looked at Taehui, dressed in a loose hoodie and sports leggings, and continued sadly.
“What’s with wearing that all the time? It breaks my heart. You shoul
Again with that marriage thing.
“Even without dressing up, there are guys lined up who like me just fine.”
Tae-hee stuffed an envelope into Hye-sook’s resisting pocket and left the house.
Because of someone, I couldn’t even sleep properly.
Sitting coolly on the low car hood, Sajun was infuriatingly handsome.
Although I hated what he did yesterday, he waited and didn’t leave, so I’ll let it slide this once.
With the grudge seemingly self-resolved, Tae-hee received the car keys Sajun extended.
“You drive today. I need to catch some sleep.”
As if nothing happened last night, he spoke nonchalantly.
“If I drive, it’ll take at least two hours. Wouldn’t it be better for you to drive and get some more rest upon arrival?”
“Sajun wants me to read him a book, I see.”
Quickly accepting the keys, Tae-hee got into the car.
Predictably, Sajun also calmly got into the passenger seat and buckled up.
“What about my car?”
“Just give me the keys when we get to Seoul. I’ll take care of it and park it at your place by today.”
With the last excuse gone, Tae-hee reluctantly started the car as Sajun told her the destination.
“Go to Grandpa’s house in Hannam-dong, not the hotel.”
That’s when Tae-hee understood why Sajun entrusted her with the car keys.
To deal with Grandpa after drinking high-proof liquor late into the night, even the great Sajun needed to conserve energy.
Tae-hee, feeling the least confident about driving, took a deep breath and looked at Sajun again.
I’m the worst driver. People who’ve ridden in my car usually don’t want to do it a second time.
Yet, Sajun not only entrusted his expensive car but also reclined his seat and closed his eyes.
“What if I get into an accident?”
Sensing her nervousness, Sajun half-opened his sleepy eyes and stared intensely at Tae-hee.
“Then we’ll both die on the same day.”
“…….””Don’t get moved to tears now.”
With a playful but earnest look, Tae-hee started the car, thinking,
He’s not in his right mind, but I guess I’m not either for liking someone like him.
It really took twice as long to reach the destination.
But what’s going on today? From the end of the smooth road, a line of luxury sedans was parked.
With no choice, Tae-hee parked the car on the shoulder and looked at Sajun, who was sound asleep.
Sleeping in a car with loud engine noise, but can’t sleep in a comfortable house? Such an incomprehensible guy.
“Kang Sajun.”
As Tae-hee slightly shook Sajun’s arm, she was inwardly surprised.
Was this brawny arm the source of his pride, capable of lifting anything with one hand?
“Is this a human arm or a rock?”
Muttering softly, Tae-hee gazed at Sajun, now fast asleep, with a different perspective than before.
The baby face dripping with charm contradicted his nearly 188 cm tall physique, a solid mass of muscles.
Just imagining the dynamic energy those fine muscles could unleash made her heart flutter.
Knowing it’s wrong but still unable to stop her gaze from drifting toward Sajun.
Such a masterpiece should be admired, and looking at it won’t wear it out.
Finding a seemingly valid reason, Tae-hee’s gaze wandered over his splendid upper body, slowly moving downwards. His thighs appeared as firm as his biceps.
Just one quick poke, maybe. Gently poking Sajun’s thigh with a fingertip, Tae-hee’s eyes widened.
Wow, even his thighs are solid.
Wow, even his thighs are firm.
Moved by that solid touch, Tae-hee closed her eyes and pressed her hand over the area where her heart was.
Things I used to see indifferently now thrill me greatly when I etch them into my eyes and feel them with my fingertips.
So this is why girls are all about Kang Sajun.
The awe and curiosity that had burst open were now fueling the belatedly realized impure thoughts.
The moment Sajun’s well-defined chocolate abs popped into Tae-hee’s mind, her eyes sparkled open.
It was a moment when instinct overpowered reason.
Just as her fingertips, almost bewitched, were about to touch his abs, Tae-hee snapped back to reality.
Crazy, Tae-hee. Who does this to a male friend who’s sound asleep?
Chastising herself, she tried to withdraw her hand quietly, but her wrist was suddenly grabbed.
“Why stop halfway?”
Under the half-lowered eyelids, Sajun’s no longer sleepy black eyes were staring straight at Tae-hee.
Feeling like being caught doing something bad, she stammered.
“What, what?”
“Touching my body.”
“Hey, Kang Sajun! You shouldn’t casually make such misleading statements? Who’s touching who!”
“Then what was it?”
“It’s because your arm was as hard as a rock, I was just poking it to see if you were human or a stone statue. It was purely innocent curiosity.”
“Then keep poking with that pure curiosity. It seemed like you were about to check my abs.”
This guy! He wasn’t sleeping!
Shocked into forgetting to breathe, Tae-hee looked at Sajun, who continued calmly.
“I am confident, you know. Now that I think about it, you’re the only one who can appreciate this great body.”
Before Tae-hee could react, Sajun swiftly brought the hand he was holding towards his stomach.
Startled, Tae-hee closed her eyes tightly, but then a peculiar sound followed.
Peeking through half-closed eyes, she saw Sajun trying hard to suppress his laughter.
Dared this guy to tease me?
Shivering with the realization of being tricked again, Tae-hee suddenly broke into a smile. Seeing this, the smile vanished from Sajun’s face.
“What’s up, suddenly laughing so creepily?”
“I just thought it’s not the time for you to leisurely brag about your abs.”
Freeing her wrist, Tae-hee looked ahead nonchalantly and asked.
“Those are your grandfather’s guests, right?”
Following her gaze, Sajun’s face immediately turned grim.
“Ah, Grandpa must have arranged a public matchmaking session for me.”
Sajun’s words made Tae-hee notice what she hadn’t seen before.
Everyone getting out of the cars was accompanied by women around Sajun’s age.
Without saying a word and just staring ahead, Tae-hee was met with Sajun’s persistent gaze as he slowly spoke.
“Tae-hee, are you really going to see me get matched?”
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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