My Husband's Lover (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 12
When Hae Yeon returned home at sunset, she washed her tired body. She entered the study to continue searching for the materials she hadn’t finished earlier, when suddenly she remembered the message Do Ha had sent her.
[Don’t make dinner tonight—just wait for me.]Her mood improved a little. Since she could now look forward to dinner with Do Ha, Hae Yeon searched through the materials with a lighter heart.
So engrossed that she lost track of time, she suddenly realized it was already evening—the sky had grown dark outside. Startled, Hae Yeon stood up abruptly just as the front door opened.
“Oh, you’re here?”
Greeting him cheerfully, she met Do Ha’s gentle smile as he handed her the plastic bag he’d been holding. When she opened it, Hae Yeon was surprised. Dinner with Do Ha was never anything less than delicious, but this was truly exceptional.
“This… is stir-fried octopus?”
“You worked hard today, after all.”
Do Ha reached out and tenderly brushed back a strand of Hae Yeon’s hair. Seeing his warm smile, the corners of Hae Yeon’s mouth lifted.
“It’s something I really like.”
“That’s exactly why I bought it. I also got soju—let’s eat together.”
As if he’d been hiding it, the soju bottle, which she hadn’t noticed when he entered, now dangled playfully from Do Ha’s hand. Amused by his lightheartedness, Hae Yeon laughed out loud.
Chi-ik!
“This’ll be delicious, right?”
“Yeah. The smell is amazing.”
Just as he said, the kitchen filled with an exquisite spicy aroma. Adding extra vegetables from the fridge made her mouth water even more. Soon, the stir-fried octopus was neatly arranged on the table.
“Congratulations. You’re officially a working adult now.”
Do Ha poured soju into Hae Yeon’s glass as he spoke. With his toast, dinner began—though a mischievous smile spread across Hae Yeon’s face.
“You didn’t even wait to hear whether I passed or not—so you’re treating my success as a done deal?”
“Of course I trust you. So, what’s the result?”
Hae Yeon grinned brightly and happily exclaimed,
“I got in!”
Do Ha burst into laughter at her childlike outburst. The good news, delicious food, and soju lifted the mood wonderfully. Feeling slightly more animated than usual, Hae Yeon rambled on about every little detail of her interview, and Do Ha watched her fondly the whole time.
How long had they been chatting? Her cheeks flushed from the alcohol, and her mood grew pleasantly hazy. Hae Yeon sensed it was time to come clean about her visit to Daechi-dong.
“Oh, by the way—I went to Daechi-dong this afternoon.”
She’d hoped to gloss over it lightly, but seeing Do Ha’s expression instantly harden, she quickly added an apology.
“I’m sorry. You told me to let you know beforehand, but I just went on my own.”
“Why didn’t you tell me?”
Do Ha’s gentle smile vanished, replaced by a serious frown. Hae Yeon forced a smile.
“You’ve been busy, and even if we’d gone together, I figured your parents would still object.”
Do Ha narrowed his eyes slightly and let out a soft sigh.
“We could’ve taken it slowly—why rush it like this?”
He lowered his gaze and spoke quietly. Hae Yeon felt a sting in her eyes—but she had no intention of being dragged around by her in-laws anymore. This needed to be done.
Softening the tension with a rounded, gentle smile, Hae Yeon took Do Ha’s hand. As their warm palms met, the creases on his brow gradually smoothed, and after a brief silence, he finally spoke.
“They objected, didn’t they?”
“No—they didn’t. I don’t know about your father, but your mother actually gave her permission.”
“Mother did?”
Disbelief creased Do Ha’s forehead again. Hae Yeon smiled quietly and whispered gently,
“Don’t worry too much. You know how much she’s always disliked me doing nothing all day. She probably thinks it’s a good thing I want to work now.”
“…….”
Clearly unsatisfied with her answer, Do Ha fell silent. The atmosphere grew heavy, so Hae Yeon quickly raised her voice and changed the subject.
“How can this be so delicious? Where did you get it?”
“……That place we used to love back in college.”
Seeing through her forced topic shift, Do Ha finally surrendered at the sight of Hae Yeon’s feigned innocence.
“Really? That place is still open?”
“Yeah—I was surprised too. I went just in case, and it’s still running.”
Under the kitchen light, Hae Yeon’s brown eyes widened.
“You mean you bought this yourself—and didn’t ask Secretary Kim to do it?”
“Of course I had to. It’s also your first-day-at-work gift.”
“I’m really happy, Mr. Do Ha!”
Seeing Hae Yeon so touched by something as simple as stir-fried octopus, Do Ha gazed deeply into her eyes with affection.
“Is there anything else you want—besides this?”
“Anything else I want?”
“Yeah, just tell me. I’ll make it happen.”
Do Ha ruffled Hae Yeon’s hair and grinned. In that moment, the words she’d been holding back surfaced in her mind. She wasn’t sure she’d get the answer she hoped for—but she wanted to try saying it just once.
“I want to sleep with you.”
The phrasing felt awkward as soon as it left her lips. Embarrassed, yet with her heart fluttering wildly, Hae Yeon’s cheeks flushed white to red.
“I—I mean, not at home. I want to sleep somewhere else with you.”
They used to occasionally travel together before, but lately, they never had the chance.
She’d suggested it with that longing in mind, but her explanation trailed off—the more she spoke, the more tangled it felt, and honestly, her desire wasn’t completely innocent either.
“……Sorry. That probably won’t be possible.”
“What?”
Caught off guard by Do Ha’s immediate reply, Hae Yeon froze for a moment. Seeing her stunned expression, he spoke again in a low, firm tone.
“Is there another wish? I can’t do overnight stays, but we could go out somewhere.”
His swift addition left no room for complaint—and Hae Yeon’s heart surged with sudden frustration. No matter how much she understood his circumstances and quietly worked to uncover the truth, it would be a lie to say she held no resentment toward him, even if he’d kept secrets for her sake.
‘That’s so unfair.’
Lately busy hunting for clues Do Ha had hidden, Hae Yeon struggled to suppress the petulant urge alcohol had loosened in her.
“No, it’s nothing. A few days ago, I saw a magazine with a fancy hotel ad, so it just popped into my head.”
“Still, I’m sorry, Hae Yeon.”
Tired of seeing Do Ha keep apologizing, Hae Yeon steered the conversation elsewhere. It felt as if her heart had dropped several notches.
“The taste is just like it used to be.”
“Yeah—it’s still delicious.”
Unconsciously stirring the stir-fried octopus, Hae Yeon picked up a piece with her chopsticks and took occasional sips of soju. She made sure not to forget keeping the conversation going with Do Ha.
“Is that place still popular?”
“Yeah, seems like it.”
“I see. Next time, let’s go together.”
Their conversation felt affectionate. In this perfectly comfortable moment, for some reason, Hae Yeon kept feeling parched—and kept taking small sips of soju between exchanges.
“Yeah……”
Do Ha’s voice trailed off with a faint smile, his mind clearly elsewhere. Hae Yeon’s glass was already empty—yet lost in thought, Do Ha didn’t even notice how quickly she’d finished it.
* * *
Japanese dishes were laid out on the solid wood table, its grain still vividly alive. Once the fresh seafood platter was fully arranged and the staff had left, one of the two people spoke to the figure seated across from them.
“So you’ve decided to work, I hear.”
“Work…?”
Yoon Seo’s eyeliner-accented eyes lifted slightly at the corners. It was late evening, and Chairwoman Yoon and Han Yoon Seo had met at an exclusive sushi restaurant accessible only to important guests.
Though the table overflowed with fresh, premium dishes, Yoon Seo had no appetite. She’d never liked raw food—sashimi made her cringe—and since marrying into the Cha family, she’d been forced to endure this repulsive custom.
‘Work?’
Her mind raced. Though her mother-in-law’s comment came out of nowhere, she understood immediately. After all, there was only one person in this household who could make Chairwoman Yoon abruptly summon someone and announce such unexpected news.
Feeling the dry blast of air conditioning overhead, Yoon Seo opened a bottle of liquor. The sound of liquid pouring into glasses echoed unusually loudly.
“You mean Dongseo?”
“Yes.”
Chairwoman Yoon popped a sea oyster—something Yoon Seo found utterly revolting—into her mouth as she spoke. Yoon Seo poured herself a drink too.
‘Dongseo wants to work?’
She nearly laughed. Min Hae Yeon was someone who didn’t even deserve to set foot in the Cha household. It had been shocking enough that Cha Do Ha—the emotionless, never-dated-before genius—suddenly decided to marry, but the woman he brought home was even more shocking.
She wasn’t just from a humble family—she had no family at all. Rumor had it she’d shuffled between relatives’ homes since childhood, a storyline straight out of some low-budget melodrama.
Her prestigious university degree and excellent grades were the only redeeming qualities—and that was precisely why Yoon Seo had felt reassured.
After all, who was Cha Do Ha?
He was the son most trusted and supported by Yoon Myeong Gil, Chairwoman of Gil Myeong Je Dang—standing right before her eyes. When such a man brought home a nobody like Min Hae Yeon, Yoon Seo had dared to hope that perhaps even her incompetent husband might finally get a chance.
He was, after all, the rightful eldest son—and had a son of his own. Yet her mother-in-law only ever doted on the younger son. And her father-in-law? He’d follow his wife’s orders blindly—how pathetic.
‘Is this what they call “catching a mouse while backing up like an ox”?’
Smirking to herself as her attention wandered, Yoon Seo snapped back to focus as Chairwoman Yoon spoke again.
“You must have heard that Lee Su Rin has returned.”
“Yes, Mother.”
Of course she’d heard about Lee Su Rin’s return. Once a strong candidate to marry Do Ha, Yoon Seo had always kept a close watch on her. Though Min Hae Yeon had now taken that spot—and Yoon Seo had backed off—Lee Su Rin remained a formidable figure in her own right and deeply connected to their family, so Yoon Seo still tracked her movements.
But why now?
Why was Chairwoman Yoon bringing up Lee Su Rin at this exact moment? Suppressing both curiosity and unease, Yoon Seo glanced down at her glass. The light reflected faintly against its clear surface.
“You know, throughout my life, whenever even the smallest opportunity appeared before me, I never let it slip away. That’s how I made it to where I am today.”
It was a non sequitur—but Yoon Seo knew her mother-in-law’s speech patterns well, so she listened silently without showing confusion. Chairwoman Yoon continued, rolling sea urchin roe with her chopsticks. Yoon Seo resisted the urge to frown.
It wasn’t because the sea urchin disgusted her—it was because Chairwoman Yoon, who always emphasized grace and decorum, was now behaving in a way utterly beneath her usual dignity.
“So here’s what I’m saying.”
Kwak!
Chairwoman Yoon suddenly crushed the sea urchin roe she’d been rolling and sharply lifted her gaze. Under that piercing stare, Yoon Seo instinctively felt thirsty—but she knew staying perfectly still was her best move, so she remained silent.
“Sometimes, people who don’t know their place try to interfere. When that happens, what do you think I do?”
“…….”
Though she hadn’t taken a sip yet, Yoon Seo’s tongue already tingled with bitterness. Chairwoman Yoon, seemingly not expecting an answer, left the crushed roe untouched and popped a new piece into her mouth before adding,
“When something’s out of alignment, it only means it was originally meant to fit perfectly—like gears in a clockwork. Don’t you agree?”
She meant she intended to reset things to how they should be. Yoon Seo took a subtle breath and replied,
“……Yes.”
In that moment, she finally understood why Chairwoman Yoon had called her here today. Some things only become clearer once darkness falls—like a movie screen glowing in a pitch-black theater. Yoon Seo lowered her flustered face.
“I won’t ask you to help me—but don’t get greedy and try to overreach, or you’ll end up toppling over. Just stay quiet.”
Yoon Seo’s face instantly paled. Chairwoman Yoon had summoned her today to deliver a clear warning.
She was going to push Min Hae Yeon out and seat Lee Su Rin in her place—and she was cautioning Yoon Seo not to interfere by foolishly pushing her own husband as heir.
Moreover, Yoon Seo knew exactly why Chairwoman Yoon was being so bluntly explicit with her warning. As expected, Chairwoman Yoon’s eyes turned ice-cold.
“Let me be clear—I won’t forgive you a second time.”
Speaking in a flat, emotionless tone, Chairwoman Yoon downed the soju she’d poured.
“……Understood.”
Instinctively dropping honorifics from her address, Yoon Seo barely managed a reply before picking up a piece of the revolting raw fish and putting it in her mouth. She desperately craved another glass of sake.
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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