“Wow~ This palace is huge!”
Chae Un exclaimed.
The overwhelming atmosphere upon entering was as it always had been.
However, the child saw it differently, unable to keep his mouth shut as he continuously expressed his admiration.
Seol Won had never imagined that she would return to this place.
It had been 8 years since she entered this house as Kwon Chae Ha’s wife.
She was only 23, barely out of her youth, and Chae Ha himself was barely 26.
She thought a considerable amount of time had passed, but standing in front of this towering wall and the grand gate, she felt the pain of old wounds resurfacing.
The harsh experiences within these walls and the inevitable tragedy she couldn’t avoid came flooding back.
“Min Seol Won.”
She realized that her hand had started shaking, only when Chae Ha firmly gripped it.
Finally gathering her senses, Seol Won looked up at him.
Chae Ha’s gaze was as strong as always.
“Don’t be afraid. There will never be anything that can hurt you now.”
“Mr. Kwon Chae Ha…”
“I promise, betting everything, I’ll protect you and the universe.”
His gaze was always like this.
When they first met, when she unwittingly fell in love with him, when they met again, and even now.
Feeling the strength in their entwined hands, Seol Won slowly nodded her head.
Unlike the old days when she seemed to be heading towards enemy lines alone, now she had Chae Ha and the universe, holding both her hands tightly.
“Oh, you’re finally here.”
“Hello~ Great Grandpa.”
The universe quickly ran to Chairman Kwon Kang Ho, who was standing up after folding the newspaper, and offered a belly button greeting.
Upon receiving this cute greeting, a smile quickly bloomed on Chairman Kwon Kang Ho’s face.
Outside, he was known as a strict tiger, but surprisingly, Kang Ho had many affectionate sides.
“You’re Universe, right?”
“Yes! I’m Universe. Nice to meet you, Great Grandpa.”
As Universe once again politely greeted him by bending her waist 90 degrees, Chairman Kwon affectionately patted her head.
“Alright. Universe. But what’s this Great Grandpa?”
“Well~ Mom said that grandpa is the dad of Great Dad! So, you’re Great Grandpa!”
Half understanding but still confused, Kang Ho cast his gaze at his son standing behind Universe.
Then, Chae Ha cheekily replied.
“Whatever it is, being Great is always good. You know that, father.”
“Haha. Alright. Let’s go with Great Grandpa. Our Universe, come to this Great Grandpa.”
“Yes~!”
With an affectionate hand, he patted Universe, and just as affectionately, Kang Ho looked at Seol Won.
“Seol Won, consider this place as your home and be comfortable.”
“…Yes, father.”
“I heard from Chae Ha. You’ve been ill and have some memory problems. I don’t care about that, don’t worry. I’m just an ordinary fatherinlaw.”
“Thank you.”
She glanced at Chae Ha, sneaking a look.
He must have made a fuss beforehand, worrying that she might feel awkward.
“Ah, we should eat first. I sent the lady home early today so you wouldn’t feel uncomfortable, Seol Won. But she prepared so much food it would break your legs, so everyone eat up.”
He couldn’t be sure, but the lady he mentioned seemed to be Mrs. Ansan.
Every time Hye Young Joo would order housework to the point of exhaustion, she would always help out secretly behind the scenes.
Mentioning someone familiar seemed to ease her mind a bit.
The universe was already comfortably nestled in Grandfather Daewang’s lap, as if he had taken quite a liking to him at first sight.
Kwon Kangho, holding the Universe firmly in his arms, led the way to the dining room.
Inside, it was packed with food enough to literally break one’s legs.
Moreover, in case it wasn’t clear he was wealthy, he appeared to have made all the necessary preparations for Universe just like Chaeha had.
“Look, I even prepared a child’s chair knowing Universe is coming.”
“Wow~ There’s so much food that Universe likes!”
“Eat a lot. You need to eat a lot and grow fast.”
“Yes! Universe will eat a lot and grow tall like Daddy Daewang~ and Grandfather Daewang!”
Seeing the affectionate gazes Chaeha and Kwon Kangho showered on the giggling Universe, Seolwon’s heart inexplicably tightened.
Lineage did indeed seem to carry a peculiar power.
“Let’s dig in.”
“Yes.”
Throughout the meal, Kwon Kangho did not bring up any uncomfortable topics or questions.
They only shared stories about their daily lives since their recent return, and about Universe.
Thanks to this, Seolwon could eat at ease.
The issue was what came next.
“I’ll do the dishes since there’s no housekeeper. Father.”
“No need. Just leave it there. I’ll do it when you two leave.”
“No, Father, let me do it. There’s no need to make me unfilial. You can go and enjoy some tea in the living room.”
“Haha. Look at this, Kwon Chaeha washing dishes because Seolwon is here.”
“You’d be more surprised if I said I do this every day.”
As father and son playfully argued over doing the dishes, Universe clung onto Kwon Kangho’s leg.
“Universe, come over here. Don’t bother your grandfather.”
“No, it’s okay, just leave him.”
“Yes~ Universe likes Grandfather Daewang! You’re a cool grandfather!”
“Universe, really……”
While Chaeha was doing the dishes, Seolwon, Kwon Kangho, and Universe continued to chat in the living room.
The house was unusually bustling with three generations together, but she didn’t mind it.
After various jokes, Universe presented the songs and dances he had recently learned at kindergarten.
Somehow, he was very good at imitating animals, and Kwon Kangho was about to lose his soul applauding him.
Seolwon too, couldn’t hide her smile at his cuteness.
Then, it happened.
While Universe was in the middle of imitating a rabbit, he spotted something and shouted brightly.
“Huh? That grandmother!”
“Grandmother?”
At his unexpected comment, Seolwon and Kwon Kangho turned their gaze towards where Universe was pointing.
At the same time, Chaeha, who was just finishing the dishes and coming out with a fruit plate, also looked in that direction.
Then, Universe’s innocent voice was filled with delight.
“Pretty grandmother! It’s the grandmother who gave Universe candy last time!”
The atmosphere that was somewhat peaceful just a moment ago froze instantly.
In the direction of Universe’s pointing finger, there was a picture of Kwon Kangho and Heo Youngju.
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An Indifferent Woman is the One Men Desire the Most
One-line summary: The female lead is actually cold-hearted and extremely rational. She has stage-by-stage relationships and won’t two-time, but there will always be someone who secretly likes her.
This novel has the following triggers, so if you’re sensitive to these, please don’t read:
1. The female lead has had many relationships, but she treated each one seriously and broke up properly.
It’s just that the men unilaterally pestered her incessantly. For the female lead, when she doesn’t like someone anymore, she simply doesn’t like them.
(This applies to her relationships with Male Lead 1, 2, 3, and 4 as well, but she’s loyal in each 1-on-1 relationship!)
2. In this novel, Male Lead 2 and the female lead kiss in a car, and Male Lead 1 sees it and beats up Male Lead 2.
The female lead calls the police and sends both Male Lead 1 and 2 to the police station! Male Lead 1 begs the female lead not to break up with him.
3. Male Lead 1 has a gentle appearance but an obsessive personality.
Male Lead 2 has a delicate and soft appearance, slightly green tea-like (two-faced).
Male Lead 3 is a youthful college student and a smart person who has secretly liked the female lead for a long time.
Male Lead 4 is the female lead’s father’s special assistant, a business elite with deep, hidden thoughts.
4. At the beginning of this novel, the female lead has already broken up with Male Lead 1 (Chapter 4) and gotten back together with Male Lead 2 (ex-boyfriend).
5. Enter with caution if you have triggers!!!
