If her father was not Tae In’s father, then was he the twin of her father?

Even if they were twins, they would be different people. If she, his daughter, did not recognize this, there was a problem with her.

She had to find where her biological parents were.

No, she had to find out if they were alive or dead.

To do so, she needed to find Butler Park, as her aunt had suggested.

Butler Park was a longtime friend of Tae In’s father and had worked in the house since Tae In was young.

Not just Butler Park, but all the staff had worked for a long time without quitting, but they were all fired while Tae In was studying abroad, and new people had filled their positions.

All the fired staff were people her father had trusted and relied on. It was strange that they were fired without any incident.

“Thank you for finding out. But stop here. The fact that Aunt died means that people found out that Jung Ikyeong visited Aunt, and it could put Jung Ikyeong or you in danger.”
Tae In didn’t want to put Nok Hyun in danger.

Regardless of his social position, there was no way to beat someone who had no hesitation in killing.

So Tae In had to draw a line.

She was confident in hiding her emotions. She could become cold whenever necessary.

“Me?”
Nok Hyun asked, as if taken aback.

Tae In knew that Nok Hyun had nearly died several times because of his stepmother.

But she didn’t want to put him in danger.

“I staked my life on revenge. So I’ll handle my business.”
If someone had killed her parents for their own selfish desires, she wanted to avenge them, even if it meant risking her own life.

Even if it was illegal, even if she had to get her hands bloody, she wanted to make them pay in any way.

Nok Hyun had his own life.

He also had to avenge his sibling’s grudge, and there was no need for him to follow the same path as hers.

“Don’t stake your life, it’s not yours.”
Nok Hyun narrowed his brow, as if uncomfortable.

A brief silence passed.

Cold yet hot, an unknown temperature gaze stuck to her cheek.

Nok Hyun sighed and continued.

“I didn’t save you for that. If you want to stake your life, stake it on me, live for me.”
At the determined voice, Tae In felt her heart constrict.

For some reason, she felt like crying.

How could he be so strong and steadfast?

Was there nothing in the world to fear?

“It’s not that I’m throwing away my life. It’s just that I’m determined to do it.”
“Move with Jung Ikyeong anyway because it’s dangerous. He is much stronger than you think.”
She knew well that Jung Ikyeong was strong. He was a national athlete, and his reputation was well known at school.

“What about you?”

“I’m the company’s president. It’s not like there will be trouble without Jeong Ii Gyeong, there’s Secretary Shim as well.”
Ah, Shim Min Gyu, the head of the secretariat. Tae In had met him a few times.

“Understood. During the time we maintain our marital relationship, I’ll actively carry out external activities as Kang Nok Hyun’s wife.”
At the unexpected answer, Nok Hyun slightly twisted his head with a puzzled expression.

“Are you serious?”
“Yes.”
She had to show a committed attitude to her married life so that Se Ji and the other family members wouldn’t doubt.

It was absolutely necessary for Nok Hyun and for herself.

“So, about the bedroom?”
“Huh?”
“What are we going to do about sharing the bedroom?”
“…Do I need to play the wife’s part even at home?”
“Of course, it will look strange to Arin.”
She had a strong feeling that she was caught in something.

Why did it seem like he wanted to move forward even though he said he would wait?

Tae In couldn’t hide her suspicious expression.

Suddenly, Nok Hyun held Tae In’s hand. Tae In couldn’t pull her hand back.

Because she had allowed holding hands.

“Is it not okay?”
Tae In shrugged her shoulders. The stroking hand was not taken lightly.

After tickling her a bit, he held her hand tightly.

In fact, Tae In was not even used to this kind of physical contact.

When she was in school, she only knew how to study, and even when she studied abroad, she only studied without socializing. At work, she was terribly busy, and she didn’t have time to meet men.

The first time she kissed a man was at her wedding.

Tae In avoided Nok Hyun’s gaze with her face completely red.

Her face became even redder at the faint sound of his new laughter.

“I can do it, but…”
“You can do it, but?”
“Can’t we do it without it being so sexy?”
Unable to stand it, Tae In let go of his hand.

Nok Hyun also couldn’t stand it and burst out laughing. Tae In felt strangely upset.

“Don’t touch me in your sleep, then.”
“…”
Having committed the act, Tae In had no choice but to close her mouth.

“It’s not over just with touching for me.”
Nok Hyun held Tae In’s cheek in his hand and looked at her gently.

Then he furrowed one eyebrow and leaned back.

“Ha, when can I finally kiss you?”
“I… I don’t know either. We’re a show window couple.”
When could they go outside the bedroom?

Tae In desperately avoided his pleading gaze.