A few days had passed since Seol Won had visited her mother, but her confusion was only deepening.
Submerged in sadness, her mood became agitated when she remembered what Chae Ha had said to her mother.
‘My life from now on exists for the happiness of Min Seol Won.’
Why had he said that?
In his life, there was only him, and he was certainly not the kind of person who would live for someone else.
Not to mention someone who would express that in words.
As far as she knew, after his only brother died, Huh Young Joo had a compensatory mentality towards his second son, Chae Ha, to the point of burdening him.
Work, marriage, the role of a son.
But Kwon Chae Ha did not become anyone else, and did not live for anyone else.
That was always frustrating for their mother, Huh Young Joo.
“Could he be sincere….?” Despite knowing that only emptiness remained at the end of her futile muttering, Seol Won had repeatedly repeated what he had said.
When she remembered the hand that had firmly supported her shoulders as she was crumbling in sorrow, she felt a bit overwhelmed.
Even though she knew she shouldn’t expect anything.
Caught in the loop of these thoughts repeating over and over, Seol Won eventually let out a sigh.
No matter how much she resolved not to be swayed, his gaze and touch often broke that resolution.
Then it happened.
Suddenly, Chae Ha opened the door and entered the pastelcolored room.
“…Why?”
“Why are you looking at me like that?”
“My…what kind of expression do I have?” Worried that her cheeks might be red, Seol Won touched both cheeks.
Thankfully, they were not getting hot.
Chae Ha, who was looking at her with a hum, lightly gestured to the outside of the door.
“Come out and see. Your guest has arrived.”
“A guest?”
A guest, there was no one who would come looking for me.
Seeing Seol Won’s confused face, Chae Ha smiled slightly.
“A very welcome guest, for sure.”
His words were absolutely right.
As soon as she went downstairs to the living room, she almost fell backwards because of Laura, who ran up to her with both arms stretched out.
“Seol Won!”
“Laura?”
“Be careful. Honey. If you hug Seol Won so hard, she might break.”
A familiar shadow revealed itself behind Laura.
In an instant, Seol Won’s voice rose with joy.
“James!”
“It’s been a while, Ms. Seol Won.”
That’s right. The guest that Chae Ha had mentioned were Laura and James, the couple who owned the flower shop where she used to work.
Although time had passed and they had aged a bit, Laura’s bright and playful smile and James’s generous expression were the same.
Caught off guard by their sudden appearance, Seol Won looked back and forth between the two.
“What…what happened? How did you get here?”
“Your husband, Mr. Kwon Chae Ha, called us. He told us that you’re back!”
“What…?”
As Seol Won turned around with a startled expression, Chae Ha, leaning against the stair railing, raised an eyebrow and gave a silent affirmation.
“Goodness, I really thought Ms. Seol Won was dead….”
Sobbing, Laura pulled out a floral handkerchief and wiped her eyes.
James followed suit, furiously rubbing his reddened nose.
The sight tugged at Seol Won’s heartstrings.
It was only natural, but their parting had been abrupt as they had no chance to explain their circumstances.
“Lora… James.”
The idea of meeting the two people who probably thought I was dead was also overwhelming.
Then, Chae Ha’s polite voice came from behind.
“Please take your time to talk. I’ll bring the car around.”
“Thanks, Mr. Kwon!”
James promptly ushered Lora and Seol Won to a table, grateful for his kindness.
Seol Won, watching Chae Ha’s retreating figure with disbelief, eventually turned her gaze back to the two people in front of her.
The fervent welcome of the two had briefly left her at a loss.
The couple were known for their good reactions, and given that it was a joyful reunion after such a long time, it made sense.
“All the people who worked with Miss Seol Won quit. There were too many complaints. Right, darling?”
As Lora looked at James, he exaggeratedly shrugged his shoulders.
“My judgement was accurate. Miss Seol Won should have stayed. It’s a shame.”
“Look at you, Miss Seol Won. Half your beautiful face is gone.”
“No, I’m fine.”
The three of them chatted away, venting their pentup feelings.
Thanks to Chae Ha vacating the spot so they could chat comfortably, Seol Won didn’t need to be on edge.
As they were chatting for a while, Woo Joo, who had just woken up from his nap, cheerfully ran down the stairs.
Behind him, as expected, was his guardian, Chae Ha, standing firmly.
“Mom!”
“Woo Joo, you’re awake? Mom has guests over here.”
“Hello~.”
Upon seeing Woo Joo politely bow before being asked, Lora and James couldn’t hide their excitement.
“Oh my God! Where did this cute baby come from?”
“My name is Woo Joo~.”
“Such a pretty name. You look even prettier and handsomer because you resemble Miss Seol Won and Mr. Chae Ha!”
Lora and James took turns holding Woo Joo, exclaiming their amazement as if he were their grandchild.
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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