It all happened in the blink of an eye. Tae In couldn’t even imagine that Nok Hyun would show up, and she thought she must be dreaming.

“I didn’t realize you were so overprotective.”
“You should be careful now that you know.”
Je Ha and Nok Hyun joked back and forth.

When did those two become friends?

At least that’s how it seemed to the drunken eyes of Tae In.

Tae In tried to keep her eyes from constantly closing.

But all she could see was Nok Hyun’s broad back.

“Perfect timing. I was going to report something.”
“Do it tomorrow. You should go home now.”
She tried to eavesdrop, lifting up on her tiptoes, but Tae In couldn’t escape from behind him due to Nok Hyun’s solid defense.

“Well, whatever.”
Je Ha retreated as if he was not regretful.

Finally, when Nok Hyun turned around and faced Tae In, his expression was unusually stern.

“Why were you alone with that person?”
That person? Did Nok Hyun know the true nature of Woo Je Ha?

Tae In giggled.

“Why are you here? Did Jung Yi Kyung report me again? That I’m eating something delicious alone?”
“Yes.”
Actually, Nok Hyun came looking for Tae In because he was worried when he heard that she was having a company dinner. It had nothing to do with Yi Kyung.

But since he didn’t want to be petty, he couldn’t be honest.

“You came because you missed me!”
Tae In hugged Nok Hyun tightly.

She thought he would probe further, but Tae In just held Nok Hyun without saying anything else.

She seemed happy.

Nok Hyun was stunned.

“Have you had dinner?”
“No, not yet.”
“Good.”
Tae In, not specifying what was good, dragged Nok Hyun to the dinner venue.

After seating Nok Hyun, Tae In greeted the people there, quickly washed her hands and made a lettuce wrap.

“Eat quickly, you must be hungry.”
Tae In put the wrap in Nok Hyun’s mouth and looked at him as if she was satisfied.

“How can you look so handsome even when eating? How can my husband be so handsome?”
“Cut it out.”
Hee Won, sitting across from Tae In, scolded her with a disapproving expression.

“Sorry for intruding on your dinner party.”
“No, it’s nice to see a handsome man. If only Seo Tae In would stop that.”
How did Seo Tae In end up like this? Hee Won and Yeong Won shook their heads simultaneously.

They wondered if a person could really change that much, even when drunk.

“Eat more.”
Tae In made another wrap and put it in Nok Hyun’s mouth.

“Is it delicious? It’s more delicious because I made it, right?”
Nok Hyun, who had momentarily frowned, forced a smile.

It would taste better without the pickled chili.

Unable to utter those words.

Unaware of Nok Hyun’s feelings, Tae In studied his face with a smile.

“If you’re jealous, get married.”
“None of us said we’re jealous.”
Hee Won was shocked at Tae In’s words.

“I don’t know if there will be another man like my husband in the world.”
After saying that, Tae In broke into laughter.

Hee Won and Young Won had their mouths agape.

She’s strange since she came back to life.

She must’ve hit her head.

Whispering to each other, Hee Won and Young Won stood up.

“We’ll excuse ourselves now, enjoy your time.”
Hee Won took Young Won’s arm and headed outside.

Jung Ri, who had just finished his cold noodles, stood up and followed them out.

“Why is everyone leaving? I haven’t even started bragging.”
Only Tae In seemed disappointed as they disappeared.

“What about Jeong Ik?”
“I let him go home early.”
Nok Hyun answered and gulped down his water. No matter how much water he drank, the strong scent of the pepper did not disappear.

When he finished a glass of water, Nok Hyun made a groan, like a whimper.

“Why?”
“……It tastes like I drank Soju.”
“Why would Soju be in a water cup? Ah, someone must have dumped Soju in it.”
“Ah.”
Neither Hee Won nor Young Won, who were heavy drinkers, would waste alcohol, so the culprit must be Jung Ri.

Jung Ri must’ve discreetly poured away his drink, and Nok Hyun mistakenly drank from that cup.

“Why can’t you drink?”
She remembered him drinking whiskey before.

“I’m not exactly bad at drinking.”
Thump.

As he said that, Nok Hyun hit his head on the table and passed out.

Startled, Tae In put her ear to Nok Hyun’s face.

She could hear his steady breathing. Did he pass out from being drunk?

“Get up……. you said you’re not bad at drinking.”
Tae In shook Nok Hyun’s shoulder.

But Nok Hyun didn’t move at all.

Se Young left the house in a pretty dress.

She hummed a tune all the way to the rendezvous in the chauffeurdriven car.

She finally had a boyfriend. And he was perfect!

She was grateful to Tae In, who introduced her to him.

“No, he fell for me, so it’s all thanks to me.”
The man’s name was Shin Hwi. His name was as beautiful as his face.

He was an aspiring actor and five years younger than Se Young.

Upon arriving at the coffee shop, the meeting place, Se Young immediately spotted Hwi.

He was alone and shining brightly, making him easy to find.

“Have you been waiting long?”
“No, I just got here. You’re beautiful as ever, Se Young.”
For having eyes to see.

Se Yeong sat lightly across from Hwi, laughing softly.