“Oh, the director always prepares it for people volunteering on their last day.”
Line, who had drunk a cup of cold water alone, nodded her head awkwardly.
“It has meaning. It’s a sign of gratitude to the teachers. Above all, it’s a preparation to send the teachers off with joy, as the kids are sensitive to farewells.”
Such a profound meaning… Line’s mind went blank for a moment. At that moment, a small hand grabbed Line’s hand.
“Teacher! There’s a really pretty cake over there! Let’s go eat it together!”
It was Soram.
“Oh, yes, let’s go.”
Led by Soram’s small hand, Line headed to the auditorium. The auditorium was decorated splendidly, as if a party were being held.
In the display were such luxurious desserts that even the eyes of the adult Line widened. Line quickly stood in line with Soram, encouraging her to eat whatever snacks she wanted.
Without realizing it, a smile spread across Line’s face as she watched the happy children.
“Why aren’t you eating, Prosecutor Jin?”
At Song Kang’s voice, Line reflexively turned her head.
“Director…”
Although she was genuinely happy, Line didn’t want to show it. Seeing the children being cute made her feel like she had lost to them.
“Director, aren’t you busy? Why do you keep taking care of the daycare center instead of working?”
“Even if I want to see only the kids, with Prosecutor Jin here, how can I focus on work?”
He expressed his feelings openly. Line, now immune to children running around in all directions, didn’t bother to put on airs or be afraid anymore.
Rather than that, she smiled, looking at the children smearing themselves with cream without realizing it, their faces and hands full of dirt.
Automatically grabbing wet wipes, wiping the child’s face and hands became second nature.
After finishing all the schedules with the children as part of a small party, Line, before getting in Song Kang’s car, looked at the daycare center once again. As he said, the children caught her eye.
At that moment, Soram, wearing shoes on the wrong feet, ran towards Line. The director followed behind her with a bag on her back.
“Teacher, you’ll come again, right?”
Soram asked, sniffing. Line lowered herself and, seating Soram on her lap, helped her put on her shoes.
“Well, if you eat well, get your shots, and listen to the teacher, I’ll come again.”
After holding Soram’s little finger, Line could leave the place.
In the car, Line silently looked out the window. Song Kang hoped that Line was left with a good feeling.
Judging from Line’s expression, it seemed not much different from the emotions she felt when leaving the daycare center.
When the signal turned green, Song Kang took out an envelope-like package from the storage space and handed it to Line.
“What’s this?”
Line opened the envelope. It was a plane ticket to Hawaii. The departure was scheduled for the next day. Line, in surprise, just stared at Song Kang.
“We made a promise, didn’t we?”
“We did, but…”
Still within the probation period and unable to use the excuse of going to work, Line, amidst numerous worries, reluctantly accepted his proposal. However, the condition was that Song Kang would handle the travel plans entirely.
Thinking of spending the whole day alone with Line on the trip, Song Kang’s mouth curled up with delight.
After Being Cheated On, She Picked Up a Treasure (Female-dominant)
One-line summary: The husband I married on a whim had been secretly in love with me for a long time.
On the day when Jun Shao finally obtained the imperial decree for her marriage, Lan Qu, the person she had admired for six years, defied the decree and ran away.
Her gentleness and devotion, her promise of a lifetime together, were all disregarded by him. Instead, he dreamed of entering the palace to serve the Emperor’s sister as a sixth-rank attendant.
News of this incident spread throughout the capital, and the alleys in front of and behind the Lan mansion were crowded with people who came to watch the commotion.
Jun Shao should have been embarrassed and angry.
But someone stepped in to protect her dignity.
The figure was in a miserable state, yet still possessed an undeniable elegance and handsomeness.
The young lord struggled to climb the wall of the Lan mansion and shouted to her, “If he won’t marry you, I will!”
So, Jun Shao took advantage of the situation and married the person.
She thought the young lord did it to save the Lan family from the crime of defying the imperial decree, but never imagined that from beginning to end, what he coveted was her.
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After the wedding, Jun Shao felt like she was living in a dream.
Her Wife-master was as beautiful as a fairy in a painting, skilled in the six arts, well-versed in poetry and literature, capable of being gentle and attentive, and also grand and dignified. Most importantly, she was the only one in his heart and eyes.
Jun Shao didn’t know how Lan Shiwu, as a illegitimate son without a father and blessed with beauty, had managed to preserve his purity, recklessly escape, and use his last ounce of strength to ruin his own reputation, all because of his love for her, just to stand before her.
She could only see him gazing at her with eyes full of love, and when she bestowed a name upon him, his eyes shone like stars.
“You have come to me like a weary bird perching on a branch. I shall call you A Qi.”
