It was a sharp retort to a ludicrous statement. Hae-yeon hadn’t expected such a fruitless conversation, even though she knew it would be a tiresome meeting. She was about to sip her coffee to hide her sigh, but paused at Lee Soo-rin’s next words.
“Cha Do-ha doesn’t come home much these days, does he?”
“…….”
“He’s been on frequent business trips, right? He’s in Gyeongju now, isn’t he?”
Hae-yeon, initially taken aback, quickly composed herself. It was true that Do-ha was on a business trip in Gyeongju. He did stay out one or two nights a week, but that was nothing new due to his busy career. Furthermore, the business trip locations weren’t secretive information and could easily be found out.
“What’s your point?”
Hae-yeon was about to argue back but then stopped, wondering what she was even doing. More importantly, this conversation should be with her husband, Do-ha, not this woman. When Hae-yeon reacted calmly, Lee Soo-rin slightly furrowed her brows and then soon grinned.
“The two of us, we love each other.”
Hearing the word ‘love’ from her coral lips, Hae-yeon felt intense discomfort. Trusting Do-ha was one thing, but this woman’s prank was another. Hae-yeon took a deep breath and coldly said,
“I guess I’ll have to ask Do-ha about whether the two of you are in love. Although it doesn’t seem very worthwhile.”
The woman’s expression changed dramatically with a sigh at Hae-yeon’s firm response.
“Min Hae-yeon. Why do you think I didn’t want to keep deceiving you?”
Yes, Hae-yeon was curious. Not about the unbelievable claim of ongoing deception, but why this woman was doing this to her. Hae-yeon quietly held her cup, waiting for an answer.
“You’re pitiful.”
“…….”
“Do-ha said he couldn’t break up with you because he felt sorry for his wife. I thought I should be the one to tell you.”
The woman shrugged her shoulders with a short sigh. Her words, spoken like a hero with a grand sense of mission, were enough to drag Hae-yeon through the mud. However,
“Do it.”
Hae-yeon’s gaze was sharp as she looked at Lee Soo-rin, whose eyes widened in confusion.
“……What?”
As Lee Soo-rin questioned back, a flicker of emotion crossed Hae-yeon’s face. A small flare of anger, acknowledging the filth clinging to her emotions. She had married Do-ha out of love, despite opposition from his family. This emotion touched by Lee Soo-rin was a sacred area that nobody should tamper with.
“Call him now. Do-ha.”
Hae-yeon’s voice, tinged with arrogance, was the first to break Lee Soo-rin’s façade. Realizing her own agitation but seeing no need to restrain it, Hae-yeon let her inner thoughts flow.
“Tell him that you think I’m pitiful, that he can’t break up with me.”
As Hae-yeon continued, Lee Soo-rin’s expression gradually faded.
“Also, tell him that you’re his mistress. Directly.”
“…….”
“I will judge the nature of your relationship based on what I hear.”
Lee Soo-rin’s look seemed to question whether Hae-yeon knew what she was implying. Meanwhile, Hae-yeon’s face was filled with contempt, looking at a woman who only spoke absurdities. Their gazes clashed in the air when suddenly a phone on the table buzzed. It was Lee Soo-rin’s.
Seeing the name on the screen, Hae-yeon spoke without hesitation.
“Good timing. Answer it.”
Hae-yeon’s tone was composed, her eyes confident. The name <
The call from Do-ha to the woman claiming to be his mistress was quite a shock, but Hae-yeon held back her reaction. With her understanding of the situation still incomplete, it was better to eavesdrop on Lee Soo-rin and her husband’s conversation before confronting Do-ha about everything.
Lee Soo-rin, now smiling again, slowly moved her slender, long white fingers.
"Hello, Do-ha oppa."
The woman answered the call while looking at Hae-yeon. A very kind and affectionate tone leaked from her mouth. Hae-yeon felt disgusted by the ‘oppa’ coming from Lee Soo-rin’s lips but ignored it.
Suppressing her fluttering heart, Hae-yeon silently observed Lee Soo-rin. Seeing that Hae-yeon didn’t show any agitation, Lee Soo-rin frowned briefly, then continued her call with a smile.
"Ah… I see. Yes, I'm fine too."
Casual conversation, including greetings, flowed between Lee Soo-rin and Do-ha. Hae-yeon slowly sipped her drink, reaching for her white cup.
"No, what about you, oppa? Have you had lunch?"
Do-ha, not her, seemed to be the topic of the conversation. The woman's eyes, long and curved, maintained a constant gaze on Hae-yeon.
"Yes, got it. Drive safely on your way back. Okay."
Just as warmly as she started, Lee Soo-rin ended the call, smoothly curling her lips. The music inside the café had changed a while ago, and amidst the new melody, Lee Soo-rin's voice resonated lowly.
"Min Hae-yeon. Have you come to a conclusion?"
Interest flickered in her eyes that met Hae-yeon's. It was evident she relished seeing the other person in an awkward position. Lee Soo-rin lifted her chin to look at her, but unexpectedly, Hae-yeon’s eyes curved into a gentle arc. She saw right through Lee Soo-rin’s eagerness to provoke.
"Yes. I think I should talk to Do-ha, not you."
One corner of Lee Soo-rin's eye lifted. With those words, Hae-yeon stood up from her seat. There was no reason to listen any longer. But just as she was about to leave, she was stopped in her tracks by Lee Soo-rin’s words from behind.
"You’re really shameless."
Hae-yeon turned around at the absurd accusation that she should have made herself. She let out a scoff.
"Why would you say that?"
"Why, you ask."
Lee Soo-rin deliberately dragged out her words. Hae-yeon felt increasingly annoyed by Lee Soo-rin's continued antics. Just as she was about to retort, Lee Soo-rin's lips parted again with another bizarre statement.
"You’re still clinging to your husband after causing him a tremendous accident."
The casualness of the statement contrasted with its weight. Hae-yeon’s mouth fell open slightly, not quite believing what she heard. It felt like her head was spinning. Lee Soo-rin leaned back in her chair with a barely visible smile, meeting Hae-yeon’s eyes.
An accident? I caused? To Do-ha?
It was an absurd claim.
"I don’t understand what you’re saying…"
"See? Even now, you act as if it was nothing."
"……."
Hae-yeon frowned. Although she should have dismissed it as nonsense, like the earlier ‘lover’ talk, somehow she couldn’t. Her throat felt tight and her mind became a mess in an instant.
The most incomprehensible part was her own reaction. Why was she listening to this? However, in front of Lee Soo-rin, she didn’t show it. Internally, she took a moment to breathe, but Lee Soo-rin continued, seemingly aware of her confusion.
"If it had been that bad, you should have left Do-ha’s side by now. Well, considering you’ve hung on for over a year when you should have disappeared, I guess it makes sense."
"……."
"You should divorce him and leave his house now that I’m here, Min Hae-yeon."
Her heart pounded loudly.
"…A year ago?"
The content was entirely incomprehensible. Hae-yeon stood frozen, not understanding what Lee Soo-rin was saying. Seeing her stillness, Lee Soo-rin didn’t stop talking.
"That’s why I’m saying you’re shameless."
The same story continued. Lee Soo-rin’s intentions, seemingly trying to enlighten her, fit perfectly.
Hae-yeon was dazed.
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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