Seo Yeon’s mother, Kyungsook, stood holding an empty side-dish container.

She urgently called her husband, Taeseok, upon seeing Seo Yeon appear, arms linked with a neat-looking man.

“Ah, our princess. Who is this gentleman…?”

Feeling embarrassed by Taeseok’s pet name “princess,” Seo Yeon touched her forehead.

“Mom, stop thinking what you’re thinking! It’s absolutely not that.”

Seo Yeon read a complicated emotion in Kyungsook’s face at once.

It was a mix of hope, relief, and immediate delight and welcome.

Moreover, seeing her daughter, who was on a temporary break from dating, appear arm-in-arm with a handsome man, Kyungsook seemed quite perplexed about what to ask first.

Seo Yeon decided to send Minhyuk away for now.

Gently unlinking her arm, Seo Yeon was about to tell him to leave when Minhyuk stepped forward.

“Hello. I am Choi Minhyuk, the CEO of DN Home Shopping.”

Minhyuk, who held an impressively official title, handed over his business card.

“Ah, yes, hello. DN Home Shopping, you say…”

Kyungsook’s face lit up as she carefully examined the business card.

“So, the CEO came personally to drop you off. Isn’t that right, Seo Yeon’s dad?”

Kyungsook spoke loud enough for Minhyuk to hear.

“No, it’s not that. I got a little hurt. So, we’re on our way from the hospital.”

Hearing that her precious only daughter was injured, Kyungsook was taken aback.

“What, how did that happen?”

Taeseok immediately offered his back for Seo Yeon to climb onto.

Seo Yeon covered her eyes halfway with her hand, feeling very embarrassed by the whole situation.

“Ah, seriously, why is this so embarrassing? It’s not a big deal. Let’s go inside and talk.”

Seo Yeon glanced at Minhyuk, who was still standing there in a daze.

“Mr. CEO, my parents are here. You can leave now.”

Minhyuk, looking somewhat regretful, slowly handed over his bag and medicine pouch.

“Thank you very much for today. Please take care.”

“Make sure to take your medicine. Call us if you need anything. Well, I’ll be on my way.”

Kyungsook carefully observed Minhyuk’s gentle tone and actions.

She grabbed his arm just as he was about to bow and turn away.

“You can’t do that in business. How can you let a guest leave just like that? Right, Seo Yeon’s dad?”

“Hmm?”

Catching Kyungsook’s meaningful gaze, Taeseok fell into the rhythm a half-beat late.

“Ah, yes, that’s right. He even took you to the hospital. We should at least say thank you.”

Caught off guard by the sudden development, Seo Yeon intervened.

“What are you talking about? It’s late. Why would you invite the CEO into our house?”

“We’re all here together, what’s the big deal?”

Ah, seriously. How much more embarrassing will this get?

As Seo Yeon frowned, Kyungsook lightly avoided her sharp gaze and gently pulled Minhyuk.

“Would you like a cup of tea? Is now a good time?”

Minhyuk saw no reason to refuse. In fact, he warmly welcomed it.

“I’m fine with it if Mrs. Han is.”

Seo Yeon couldn’t understand Minhyuk’s odd mood since earlier.

“Ah, don’t worry. Our Seo Yeon may act like this, but she can’t speak harshly to anyone. Please take good care of her, Mr. CEO. This way.”

“No, rather, I should be asking for Mrs. Han’s favor. All our products sold out today.”

Kyungsook avoided Seo Yeon’s stern gaze and subtly moved toward the elevator.

Minhyuk, quick to notice, instructed his secretary and driver to leave for the day.

Dumbfounded by this incredible turn of events, Seo Yeon was lost for words.

“Don’t make excuses about it being dirty. It’s not! Mom!”

Kyungsook, ignoring Seo Yeon’s outcry, had already ascended in the elevator with Minhyuk.

“No one’s messed it up. And dad already ran the vacuum cleaner.”

“Yep. Seo Yeon, come on. I filled up the fridge with your favorites.”

Faced with Taeseok’s innocent smile, Seo Yeon couldn’t even get angry.

The harmonious trio and the awkward landlord entered the house together.

“Please come in.”

To ward off Seo Yeon’s pointed gaze, Kyungsook stood beside Minhyuk.
Then Minhyuk, with a gentle smile, looked around the house.

‘The office was tasteful, but the house is even better.’

Seemingly pleased with the gallery-like clean interior, Minhyuk kept glancing around.

That’s when quick-witted Kyungsuk stepped in.

“There are a lot of paintings, right? They’re all Seo Yeon’s works.”

Kyungsuk was busy explaining Seo Yeon’s artwork as if she were a curator.

“This one is a piece Seo Yeon won an award for in a national exhibition. Over there are pieces she won various art competitions with during middle and high school.”

Minhyuk listened to Kyungsuk’s explanations as he wandered around the living room.

He lingered especially long in front of Seo Yeon’s childhood photos.

Seo Yeon felt dizzy at this unbelievable scene, as if she had been on a roller coaster all day.

She had been happy about the sold-out event, but now, on top of getting 20 stitches and feeling uncomfortable with Director Hwang, her parents were sharing her memories…

Irritation surged within Seo Yeon at the end of this stupefying day.