“Let’s go stay there and if it’s uncomfortable, we’ll come back.”

As Yu Kwon kept kissing her nape, Da Eun, who was squirming, grabbed his shoulders and created some space.

“Shall we go out and have some fun today? It’s our last day.”

The fact that it was the last day didn’t feel particularly regrettable. However, if she stayed by Yu Kwon’s side any longer, her body might not be able to endure it.

“Ah, I just spoke with grandfather earlier. He said he canceled the forum schedule.”

Yu Kwon pulled Da Eun back into his arms. It meant he had plenty of time to enjoy himself without worry. Unlike Yu Kwon who seemed delighted, Da Eun’s face only grew darker.

No, Chairman, why did you have to be so considerate…

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Contrary to how he had intimidated Da Eun, Yu Kwon obediently followed her wishes.

There were many things they wanted to do like cave exploration, snorkeling, go-karting, and climbing Mount Halla, but since they had already expended a lot of energy, they compromised.

They drank coffee while looking at the sea and strolled through the botanical garden. Forgetting about their pain, they fully enjoyed the trip.

There were moments when she felt sorry for dragging such a busy man around as she pleased, but it was only for a brief moment. After all, he had tormented her too much for the past two days.

Just seeing nature instead of a forest of buildings felt purifying to the soul. It was a time when they could focus solely on each other, without knowing anyone else around.

So this is why couples travel together, she realized belatedly, feeling regretful.

It seems I’ve been living too busily. Not knowing this kind of fun. She regretted the miserable days she had lived in the past.

They ate heartily at a restaurant terrace overlooking the sea. Yu Kwon mainly ordered nutritious foods like abalone, hairtail, and eel.

Yu Kwon barely touched the food, giving it up to Da Eun instead. He seemed content just watching her eat.

Usually, appetite is proportional to sexual desire, but that didn’t seem to be the case for Yu Kwon. He didn’t seem to have much appetite, but his sexual desire was extraordinary. Add to that his tireless stamina, and it was only Da Eun who was suffering.

Da Eun stroked her bloated stomach and muttered.

“Ah, I’m truly happy.”

When she was immersed in happiness, suddenly Ju Ri’s words that she thought she had forgotten popped up in her head.

It must be a lie. She must have said it just to shake me.

Even while thinking that, it came to mind once in a while. The woman who was Yu Kwon’s, and the existence of a father.

Neither was welcome. She was afraid to ask about either. Perhaps that’s why. The unresolved curiosity raised its head whenever there was a gap.

It was a light anxiety that wouldn’t even come to mind when things were really tough.

Who was that woman who had come to the bridal waiting room? Having heard about Yu Kwon’s woman from Ju Ri, it wasn’t easily forgotten.

That expressionless woman seemed to have grinned at her before disappearing. Maybe it was because of her unusually long and black hair, but just imagining it gave her goosebumps.

Surely it couldn’t be the woman Yu Kwon’s woman that Ju Ri mentioned?

After pondering for a moment, Da Eun cautiously broached the subject.

“Senior, um… in America.”

She blurted it out before she knew it. Surprised at herself for bringing it up, Da Eun immediately examined Yu Kwon’s expression.

“Hm?”

“How was it when you were in America?”

Da Eun hid what she really wanted to ask and posed a vague question. Yu Kwon’s expression gradually began to harden.

“It was the worst, to the point where I never want to recall it again.”

An answer that prevented further questioning flowed from his mouth.

“Seems like you had a hard time.”

Da Eun concluded the conversation without obtaining any answers.

After finishing their meal, they ate bingsu at a café and drove along the coastal road back to their accommodation.

As soon as they arrived, they were about to wash up and rest, but as expected, Yu Kwon didn’t give Da Eun any time to rest. He explored her frantically each time as if it were the first time. She was at the point where she couldn’t even make a sound anymore.

Pinned down without a chance to refuse, Da Eun closed her eyes as if resigned.

“Cha Yu Kwon, I really hate you.”

Just as Da Eun was thinking she might never want to come back to Jeju Island, Yu Kwon kissed her as if signaling the end.

“Da Eun, if we do it again…”

“I won’t let you off easy.”

Da Eun exclaimed in exasperation, pushing away Yu Kwon who was overlapping her body, and rolled away from him.

Yu Kwon looked immaculate. Not a single drop of sweat, and his hair wasn’t even disheveled. Unlike him, Da Eun was in shambles.

Da Eun forcibly raised her body and tied up her tangled hair high. Even in the midst of this, Yu Kwon reached out and kneaded her soft skin.

“Just one more time.”

“No.”

Da Eun smiled and slapped Yu Kwon’s hand away.

On that day when she met Yu Kwon at the pojangmacha, it seems she had unsealed him. It was truly surprising how he had managed to hide such overflowing sexual desire.

She was so exhausted that she wanted to return to Seoul, and she resented Chairman Cha Myung Il for canceling the event schedule.

“Rest.”

Yu Kwon got up and went to the bathroom. When she heard the sound of water, Da Eun lay down on the bed relieved and looked up at the ceiling.

She could feel the heat remaining on her body where his lips had touched.

Cha Yu Kwon’s face as he felt satisfaction above her was terribly erotic. Is this what honeymoons are usually like?

Da Eun, slowly blinking her eyes, fell asleep without realizing it.

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“Wake up, Da Eun.”

At Yu Kwon’s voice, Da Eun lifted her eyelids. The tips of Yu Kwon’s hair looking down at her were slightly wet.

“You’ve already finished washing? But I can’t get up.”

Yu Kwon lightly picked up Da Eun and moved her to the bathroom. Then he carefully lowered her into the bathtub where bath salts had been dissolved.

“Thank you.”

“Take your time washing and come out.”

As she immersed her body in the warm water, her body relaxed languidly.

Giving the disease and then the medicine.

Being affectionate and then tormenting her, and then being good enough to soften her heart again. It repeated every moment.

But he was mostly affectionate. Is this what dating is like?

When she came out after washing, various desserts were placed on the table.

“Wow, what’s all this?”

When Da Eun reacted, Yu Kwon smiled with satisfaction.

Her body was limp, but her eyes sparkled.

“You need to eat so we can do it again.”

Da Eun quietly put down the spoon she had picked up.

It’s like he’s trying to fatten up his prey that wasn’t satisfying enough to eat later. Just like that, her appetite suddenly disappeared.

But Yu Kwon put the spoon back in her hand.

After contemplating for a moment, Da Eun started eating anyway. It’s not like he wouldn’t touch her if she didn’t eat, and it would be a waste to throw away what had already been ordered.

“You seem to have something on your mind.”

At the casually thrown words, Da Eun’s hand that was busy spooning stopped.

“Ah, was it obvious. It’s nothing much.”

“If it’s nothing much, then you can talk about it.”

To Yu Kwon’s seemingly nonchalant words, Da Eun also replied nonchalantly.

“I talked about my father before, remember?”

Da Eun had talked about her family at the amusement park.

“Yes, you did.”

“Yang Ju Ri says she knows where my biological father is.”

“Yang Ju Ri?”

“Yes. But more importantly, she says my biological father doesn’t even know of my existence.”

Yu Kwon silently looked at Da Eun. Da Eun spoke calmly.

“I thought he knew and abandoned me, but is it true?”

“…”

“But nothing changes. Because I’ll never look for him.”

“It could be a lie. Shall I look into it for you?”

Da Eun shook her head at Yu Kwon’s question.

“Anyway, that Yang Ju Ri must really dislike me. She said she disliked me from the start. And I didn’t even know…”

Da Eun chuckled and scooped up some bingsu into her mouth.

Yu Kwon gazed at her intently.

“I’m really not good at judging people. Cha Yu Kwon seems to be one of them too.”

Yu Kwon winced, squinting one eye.

“Why me?”

“If I had known you’d be this lustful, I wouldn’t have accepted your proposal.”

Da Eun frowned and then laughed. Yu Kwon ruffled Da Eun’s small head as if messing it up.

“What can we do, this is your husband.”

Husband…

Da Eun felt strange at the word ‘husband’ that Yu Kwon uttered.

“Now that we can’t take it back, you’ll just have to endure it.”

Yu Kwon, who was wiping off the ice fragments on Da Eun’s lips with his thumb, kissed her lips.

It meant she should accept it.

Da Eun’s unusually long honeymoon came to an end.

Yu Kwon and Da Eun took Jung Woo’s car, which was waiting at the airport, to Da Eun’s house. The plan was to spend a night at her parents’ home and then head to Hyanglimjae.

Excited about Yu Kwon and Da Eun moving in together, Myung Il had already prepared the annex, he said. He called with an excited voice, saying they just needed to come, asking when they would arrive.

The next day, after arriving at Hyanglimjae, they had dinner.

Yong Hee, Yong Ju, and the uncles were busy with company work, so they ended up eating with just Myung Il.

“So, did you have fun?”

“Yes, it was fun.”

Yu Kwon answered Myung Il’s question. There were good points, but there were more difficult points, so Da Eun answered with an awkward smile.

“My granddaughter-in-law doesn’t look well.”

“It’s because I tormented her too much.”

Yu Kwon answered instead. Thanks to that, Da Eun couldn’t raise her head due to embarrassment.

Myung Il seemed embarrassed too and didn’t ask further. The meal continued in silence.

After the awkward meal ended, Yu Kwon went to the study to discuss business with Myung Il. Da Eun was going to wait for Yu Kwon while taking a walk, but someone called out to her.

“Hello.”

Her white hair was neatly combed and tied. There wasn’t a single wrinkle on her clean uniform.

It was Director Ok. Da Eun had encountered her before when she came to Hyanglimjae on an errand. Da Eun greeted her politely.

“Ah, hello.”

“I’m Ok Yeo Jin. Please call me Director Ok, who’s in charge of overseeing Hyanglimjae.”

She was the longest-serving employee that Myung Il relied on the most. She had vaguely heard rumors that even Yong Hee and Yong Ju, who habitually abused their power, couldn’t treat Director Ok carelessly.

“Hello, I’m Song Da Eun. Please feel free to call me by my name.”

“Yes, Ms. Song Da Eun.”

Despite seeming to be over seventy, her upright posture, neat appearance, and restrained movements exuded a dignity befitting her position.