Geum Moran closed her eyes firmly. The situation had become more urgent, forcing her to become more hasty in hiding and defending the things she had done.
“Please don’t cause an accident; stay quiet as usual. Mom will handle it.”
At those words, Na Song Rim stood up with a burst of energy.
“Oh, it’s really frustrating; I can’t wait any longer! At this rate, we’re really finished! If Mom can’t do it, then I’ll do it!”
Excitedly, Na Song Rim left the office. Although Geum Moran’s buttocks fluttered at the thought of what accident the violent and bloodthirsty lad might cause, soon her spirits deflated in a daze.
Thinking of Song Kang sharpening his knife somewhere, the scene before her eyes became dark.
Line received the trial result from Lawyer Cha Haein. The refreshing feeling of victory lasted only a moment, replaced by a bitter aftertaste.
Setting down the evidence list she held in her hands on the desk, she let out a deep sigh. Then, she glanced around the office. The time here was running out, and mixed emotions flooded her as she thought about it.
Objects she had grown somewhat attached to caught her eye.
Line sat down on the meeting table where she clashed with Song Kang every day. She wondered if she had ever communicated with someone so much in her life. She missed him, who persistently tapped into her heart.
By now, she should receive a call…
Line secretly hoped that Song Kang would call her directly. She had heard from Haein that he was extremely busy, but she still felt a bit hurt for no reason.
Then Line’s phone vibrated. She quickly checked her phone. She hoped it was a call from Song Kang, but it was a landline number. Moreover, it was a familiar number.
Prosecutor Jin, hello? It’s me.
Line recalled the familiar voice.
“Ah… yes, hello.”
I heard you changed your mobile phone number. First of all, congratulations on your reinstatement.
It was a call from a prosecutor.
First, I’ll inform you verbally, and then I’ll send you official emails and mail. I’ll confirm your address.
It seemed like she was really going through the process of reinstatement. Line listened with her ears but couldn’t believe it.
Really, did the chief keep his promise? Did that adult keep his promise?
“Yes, I understand. Thank you.”
Instead of the contact she had been waiting for from Song Kang, the contact she received put Line in total confusion. She felt she had to say something to Juhyeok, even though she had no shame.
It could be that he, inside the prosecution, heard the news before Line. She wanted to call Juhyeok directly to express her gratitude.
She took out her phone again, dialed Juhyeok’s number, and anxiously waited for him to answer.
But he didn’t pick up. Though she thought it wouldn’t be easy, the reality that she couldn’t convey the words of apology and gratitude was sadly felt.
“Ha… Maybe he’s in the middle of a trial…”
Thinking of leaving a text, Line sighed and lifted her coat. She wanted to put behind the seemingly endless waiting and hesitation and just take a break.
The cold seemed to be retreating, and spring was soon to come, but it didn’t seem to matter. It was a cold that felt like it would pierce the blooming flowers soon. Moreover, even her condition plummeted, making her coat feel heavy.
Like a sparrow unable to pass a mill, Line stopped by a convenience store as usual and picked up a canned beer. Now, her hand naturally reached for Hawaiian beer.
“Will you pay?”
Standing at the cashier, Line felt someone staring at her from outside the convenience store. As her gaze turned toward the store window, something ethereal hid its form like a bird closing its eyes.
Must have seen it wrong…?
Line finished her transaction and left the convenience store. Although the day had lengthened, it didn’t mean that darkness had faded.
Perhaps due to fatigue or sensitivity, she strangely felt as if someone was following her.
Not long ago, a similar incident nearly caused Song Kang significant harm. Looking back, it was a dizzying experience. Why did she make such a fuss that day…? Embarrassed, her face turned red.
Line tried to speed up her pace, but strangely, it only slowed her down. Partly because she secretly expected him to be behind her just like that day. She stopped walking and looked back. However, contrary to her expectations, the silent street had not a single ant passing by. The street was eerily empty.
It was a moment of disappointment as she was about to move her steps again. As if her intuition had hit the mark, her phone vibrated. She seemed somewhat tense; even at the small vibration sound, she flinched and was startled.
It was a call from Song Kang. The somewhat suppressed feelings from earlier vanished, and a flush of color appeared on her face.
Line discovered her overly excited state, cleared her throat, and, as if she hadn’t been waiting at all, silently counted to three before answering the call.
“Yes, hello?”
She answered the call calmly, hiding the eager anticipation she had felt.
I apologize for the delayed contact. There were many things to settle after the trial results came out.
“I heard from Attorney Cha Haein. It’s okay.”
Thanks to Prosecutor Jin Line, we won the case. As promised, we should go to Hawaii. I’m also planning to set the schedule.
As he spoke gently, the sharp edge of her emotions seemed to round out. Line looked at the Hawaiian beer she held in her hand, smiled, and cleared her throat.
“Thank you for the information. But, Director, until when are you going to play around? You’re behind me right now, aren’t you? It’s not too late to say such things in person.”
What are you talking about?
“Do you know that you’re following me right now?”
Even though Line had noticed, Song Kang didn’t reveal himself. Thinking of Song Kang looking down at her like a beautiful tree, she turned around.
“Ugh…!”
But he wasn’t there.
Prosecutor Jin Line! What’s going on? Answer me!
Turns Out He’s Been Secretly in Love with Me
One-line summary: He acts like he doesn’t like her but is actually playing hard to get.
Synopsis:
Xu Muzhou like her. He has liked her for a very long time, and through repeated schemes, he finally closed the distance with her.
But this is still far from enough.
He wants to be the one who stands out among her many suitors, to fight for her attention, and to make her take the initiative to pursue him.
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