Once More, Wife (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 13
“Aaah! So annoying!”
She finally sent Heo Young Joo off ahead, insisting they go together, and Baek Sa Ra slammed her car’s steering wheel hard enough to break it.
The nail art glittering at her fingertips fell to the floor, but she had no time to care.
The two people she’d just seen at Chae Ha’s house kept irritating her like grains of sand in her eyes.
Min Seol Won—and probably Kwon Chae Ha’s child with that woman.
She had gone to such lengths to avoid ever witnessing such a sight, yet the day had finally come.
“What? You don’t remember?”
Recalling what Seol Won had just said, Baek Sa Ra let out a derisive snort.
Kwon Chae Ha might not know, but she herself knew the truth.
Contrary to what the world believed, Min Seol Won hadn’t truly fallen into the ocean.
Thus, she had no reason to be unwell or to have lost her memory.
Yet, who would’ve guessed she’d return pretending to have forgotten everything like this?
“Hah….”
Just remembering the way Kwon Chae Ha had looked at Seol Won filled her with maddening frustration.
How could this happen now, when she was so close—so incredibly close!
Baek Sa Ra had pressured Chae Woon using the Baek Young Group while simultaneously coaxing Heo Young Joo, painstakingly maneuvering things until the marriage talks with Chae Ha were practically finalized.
And now that detestable woman had reappeared—making this no different from five years ago.
Back then, too, that bastard Min Seol Won had ruined her nearly completed engagement and destroyed her life.
“Min Seol Won… just you wait. Dare to block my path again?”
A faint metallic tang of blood rose from her lips, bitten hard in fury.
She’d even shown her mercy—given her a chance to run away—but it was Min Seol Won who’d broken their agreement first.
Now that things had come to this, she was determined to eliminate her once and for all.
“You okay? You look pretty shaken.”
“…I’m fine. But I should go check on Woo Joo.”
Seol Won quickly stepped back, subtly increasing the distance between herself and Chae Ha as he approached.
Since she’d already feigned ignorance, there was nothing more to discuss about those uninvited guests just now.
After all, Seol Won intended to stick firmly to playing the role of someone who’d lost her memory around them.
Even if she remembered, she certainly had nothing worth saying to him about it.
Besides, just as Chae Ha seemed displeased, Seol Won herself felt deeply uncomfortable about running into those two.
She’d known she’d eventually meet them again once she decided to return here—but hadn’t expected it to happen today of all days.
It was obvious Heo Young Joo would see Woo Joo, her own flesh and blood, as a thorn in her eye—just as she had viewed Seol Won.
That’s precisely why she wanted to keep Woo Joo as inconspicuous as possible…yet.
Chae Ha studied her expression, then smoothly changed the subject.
“How about we grab dinner together? I’ll…”
“No.”
Seol Won firmly cut him off.
Whatever invitation he might offer, this was hardly the time for the three of them to sit down comfortably for a meal.
“We already had a light meal before coming, so I’m fine. Besides, I brought snacks for Woo Joo separately.”
“Alright. Then go to your room and get some rest early.”
Looking slightly awkward, Chae Ha gestured toward returning to the room.
But this time, Seol Won shook her head even more firmly.
“No. Woo Joo and I will share a room.”
“That room’s too small.”
“Not at all. Compared to the room I used to live in, it’s at least three times bigger. And I saw earlier it has bunk beds, right?”
“Hah….”
Realizing clearly that she was refusing to share a room with him, he roughly rubbed his temples.
Then he shot back firmly,
“At that age, kids should already know how to sleep alone.”
“Woo Joo has never slept alone before.”
“Then it’s perfect—he can start now.”
“No. Woo Joo gets scared easily.”
“He doesn’t look like the type.”
“Either way, it’s not happening.”
At Seol Won’s unbending stance, Chae Ha let out another quiet sigh.
No matter what he said, she clearly had no intention of sharing his bed tonight.
With no other choice, Chae Ha decided to make one special concession.
After that storm that had just passed through, Seol Won probably needed some time to calm down, after all.
“Fine. Then I’ll negotiate separately with Woo Joo about that later.”
“…”
“Get some good rest. On those cramped bunk beds.”
Leaving behind those oddly pointed words, Chae Ha disappeared indifferently into his room.
Seol Won watched his retreating figure, then let out a small, inaudible sigh before moving.
That night, Woo Joo played with every toy in the room one by one, then sank into a deep sleep.
Meanwhile, Seol Won couldn’t fall asleep at all.
Despite the familiar soft breathing sounds coming from above her on the bunk bed, sleep refused to come.
Then again, perhaps that was only natural.
Wasn’t she now back at the Chae Woon household—right beside Chae Ha—despite believing she’d never return?
Thinking back, it had always been a marriage with a clear purpose.
From the very beginning, she’d held no expectations for married life with him; all they needed was to fulfill the roles they’d agreed upon.
But over three years, cracks had slowly formed in Seol Won’s heart—and through those cracks, Kwon Chae Ha had deeply embedded himself.
If only she hadn’t broken that initial resolve, could she have avoided this situation?
If only she hadn’t fallen in love with Kwon Chae Ha.
Closing her eyes tightly, Seol Won recalled the time eight years ago—when she’d first entered the Chae Woon household.
A tall fence blocking half her view, a grand entrance too imposing to call simply a “gate.”
Inside stood a stately detached mansion—practically a castle.
Having completed the marriage registration as promised, Seol Won arrived at the Chae Woon residence with her few belongings.
‘I have to go to the office, so you go ahead and enter the house. The driver will pick you up.’
Seol Won reread the message she’d received from Chae Ha earlier that morning.
True to his word, Chae Ha had already arranged for her mother to be admitted to the private hospital’s VIP suite affiliated with the Chae Woon family.
She no longer needed to worry about medical bills or hesitate over new treatments, nor did she have to fret about her mother collapsing alone while she was at work.
“Marriage…”
Seol Won murmured the word again to herself.
She’d never harbored illusions about romance, but she certainly hadn’t imagined her marriage would happen like this—
a loveless arrangement with a man she’d met only twice, bound by a transaction.
But the dice had already been cast.
Whether she liked it or not, for the next three years, she would live as Kwon Chae Ha’s wife.
Just then, a small patch of sunlight seemed to break through her barren emotions, catching her eye.
Quickly setting her suitcase down, Seol Won walked toward the lawn at the farthest end of the expansive house.
There, modest yet vibrant flowers bloomed, each showcasing its own beauty and vitality.
Her gaze settled on a cluster of yellow daffodils, firmly rooted even at the tail end of spring.
Delighted, Seol Won knelt down onto the grass.
“The daffodils are still blooming.”
It was her favorite flower—because it shared her mother’s name.
Closing her eyes and inhaling the yellow flower’s scent, Seol Won remembered her conversation with Chae Ha a few days prior.
‘You don’t need to bring any marital gifts. Everything’s already here. Though—do you want anything specific?’
After hesitating, Seol Won made just one request of him:
“I’d like a small garden in the yard. It doesn’t need to be big—just enough space to plant a few of my favorite flowers…”
“I’ll have it prepared right away.”
As always, the fresh fragrance of the petals and stems comforted Seol Won.
She was glad that the first thing she saw upon entering this house was the vividly alive daffodils.
Lost in that small moment of joy, she suddenly heard a voice behind her.
“Are you the young mistress?”
“…!”
Startled, Seol Won jumped to her feet—and the person who’d startled her approached hesitantly.
In the hands of the kindly-faced ajumma was Seol Won’s suitcase.
“I’m sorry to frighten you. I’m the live-in housekeeper managing the Chae Woon household. You may call me Madam Ahn.”
“Oh… Hello.”
“Please follow me. The madam is waiting for you. Better not stay outside too long—you might get scolded. She’s especially strict with family members.”
“…Yes. I understand.”
Seol Won followed Madam Ahn slowly into the house.
But contrary to her warning, no scolding came.
Heo Young Joo—the matriarch of the Chae Woon Group and Chae Ha’s mother—turned abruptly and walked straight into her private quarters the moment she saw Seol Won enter.
As a result, Seol Won couldn’t even properly greet her before having to head up to the third floor.
Perhaps it was fortunate his room was on the third floor, given how uncomfortable this situation would remain.
“This way.”
Madam Ahn, walking down the hallway, stopped in front of a door and opened it for her.
“You’re to use this room from today. If anything feels uncomfortable or if you need anything, just let me know immediately.”
“Yes… Thank you.”
Peering through the open doorway, Seol Won examined the room—and noticed something odd.
“Um… Isn’t this Chae Ha’s room?”
That’s right. She’d naturally assumed they’d each have separate rooms and that she’d be given a new one.
Yet the room Madam Ahn had shown her was unmistakably his.
Pale gray wallpaper, monochrome interior—minimalist and unmistakably reflective of its owner.
Though spacious enough for ten people and connected to a study, there was another issue entirely.
After all, theirs was merely a contractual marriage—they weren’t a real couple.
“Yes, it’s Director Kwon’s room. Is there a problem?”
“Oh… No, none at all. Thank you for showing me. You may go now.”
“Yes. If you need anything, just press the bell next door.”
Once the door closed, Seol Won exhaled softly and patted her chest.
She’d nearly made a mistake in her flustered state.
What Kwon Chae Ha had asked of her was precisely this—to play the role of a perfect wife outwardly, even if she was only a wife in name.
If a newlywed couple started out sleeping in separate rooms, they’d never fool his mother, Heo Young Joo.
Pushing her suitcase into the least visible corner, Seol Won carefully surveyed the room.
Most clothes and personal items seemed stored in built-in cabinets; hardly anything was left out.
Though the spotless bed held only a single pillow, Seol Won deliberately avoided looking at it.
Then, suddenly, she realized something.
This room carried Kwon Chae Ha’s scent. Of course—it was his room.
But at that moment, Seol Won realized anew that the deep woody fragrance filling the room was the same one clinging faintly to his hair and hands.
“…Will I start smelling like this too?”
She chuckled quietly at her own silly thought.
As if that mattered.
After casually putting her things into the cabinets he’d seemingly left empty for her, Seol Won stared down at the last small box in her hands.
Clearly, an expensive wedding ring box.
Carefully untying the ribbon, she revealed the dazzling diamond ring—just as brilliant as before.
Slipping the wedding ring—meant for a finger that had no one to place it there—onto her fourth finger, she watched as it fit perfectly, as though symbolizing their transaction.
Holding her hand up into the air, Seol Won gazed at the ring for a long while, motionless.
Their contract marriage had officially begun.
Male lead is a clingy little husband
One-line summary: The male lead is initially an arrogant, noble, love-deprived brat, later a cute, clingy, scheming little jealous one.
Introduction:
One day, Lu Yuner’s soul transmigrates into a female-dominant world. She enters the Imperial Academy and takes up the position of a doctoral instructor, teaching classes and grading schoolwork.
One day, she encounters the young prince Su Qingwan secretly skipping class from the male academy.
As a result, Su Qingwan is punished.
From then on, Su Qingwan sees Lu Yuner as a “thorn in his side”.
But before long, this “thorn” becomes the person he cherishes most, and he goes to great lengths to win Lu Yuner’s affection.
Mini scene 1:
One day, the sun is high in the sky but Su Qingwan still hasn’t gotten up for class.
Servant Xiaoyuan: “Young prince, it’s time for class. You’ll be late otherwise.”
Su Qingwan says arrogantly: “I’m not going. I am the esteemed prince, my status is so noble, why should I suffer this hardship? Besides, isn’t learning all this just to please women? Hmph, they’re not worthy!”
Mini scene 2:
After Su Qingwan falls for someone, he completely changes. He no longer skips class and diligently learns how to be a good husband and father. But he discovers that Sister Yuner is always surrounded by admirers.
Drunk and overcome with jealousy one day, he clings to Lu Yuner, crying beautifully like a pear blossom in the rain.
Su Qingwan: “Qingwan likes Sister Yuner.”
Lu Yuner: “Young prince, you’re drunk.”
Su Qingwan: “Qingwan isn’t drunk. Qingwan likes Sister Yuner, likes you so much, likes you to bits…” Before he can finish, Lu Yuner’s eyes flash with emotion and she leans in closer.
[Reading Guide]
1. The female lead is gentle, gracious, humble and polite but not weak. The male lead is initially an arrogant, noble, love-deprived brat, later a cute, clingy, scheming little jealous one.
2. 1v1, a bit torturous in the beginning but definitely sweet later on.
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