After declaring that he would play the role of a husband, Sun Woo truly devoted himself wholeheartedly to supporting his wife.

From cooking and cleaning to playing lullabies every night.

He seemed to have found his calling, looking the happiest since getting married.

Seeing Sun Woo like this, Se Eun, who had been seriously contemplating, swallowed the secret about her legs for now.

She was afraid of how he would react if he knew she was receiving treatment for her head, not her legs.

Would he think she was strange and pathetic?

Though she was foolish and frustrating, she didn’t want to appear that way in Sun Woo’s eyes.

Because she had developed a desire to become even a slightly better person.

So Se Eun decided to be honest and open up after finishing important matters, when the opportunity arose.

The most important thing for her right now was the opportunity given by Jang Ha Yeon.

Finally, the day of the first performance presentation arrived.

“Everyone, attention. We have preliminarily selected design candidates for the next season.”

All eyes turned to Representative Jang Ha Yeon at her announcement.

The design team of this company went through a process of freely submitting designs each season, then selecting the most suitable ones for the given theme to be made into actual products.

“We decided to focus on raw gemstones this time, so there are many rough and free-spirited designs. I’m thinking of developing two or three lines from among them for now.”

Gulp, Se Eun nervously waited for the words to come out of her mouth.

Then Jang Ha Yeon’s gaze turned to Shin Mo Na first.

“First, Mo Na. I liked how you matched various colored gemstones. However, it feels a bit disconnected from this theme. There’s a slight regret, so I’ve put it on hold for next season for now.”

“…Yes, Representative.”

Though trying to maintain a poker face, Mo Na’s anger was clearly visible to Se Eun’s eyes.

For someone who was obsessed with being recognized and particularly hated losing, this result would naturally be unsatisfactory.

“Next is Se Eun.”

“Ah, yes! Yes!”

As she answered loudly without realizing it, everyone’s attention turned to Se Eun.

Embarrassed, Se Eun clenched her fists and cleared her throat.

It seemed she had obviously shown how nervous she was.

Jang Ha Yeon looked at Se Eun like that and smiled brightly.

“As expected, my expectations were not misplaced. Very good. Using amber to express ‘eyes’ is fresh. The unique characteristics of the raw stones are well preserved, and above all, it’s amazing how you created various eye shapes based on the different concentrations, colors, and inclusions.”

“Ah… Thank you.”

Surprised by the unexpected praise, Se Eun stood blankly, not knowing what to do.

Ki Sun Woo’s eyes. The design that started from there led to creating various eyes using raw amber.

Closed eyes, half-open eyes, long downcast eyelashes, even clear icy tears.

“It’s simple yet intricate craftsmanship without damaging the charm of the raw stone. Especially this sample piece. Would everyone like to see?”

Jang Ha Yeon took out a shining amber in front of the team members.

It was a piece made with the raw stone most similar to Ki Sun Woo’s eyes.

With a clear and transparent yellow background and dark brown inclusions in the center like a pupil, it exuded mysteriousness.

It was a brooch set by hand with minimal decoration deliberately added to preserve the beauty of the raw stone itself.

“Wow, it’s really pretty!”

“It really looks like an eye. Like a leopard’s, or a human’s…”

“Right? If we use other raw stones besides amber, we can develop an endless line. It’s perfect for making into a series.”

Laughing, Jang Ha Yeon soon turned her eyes back to Se Eun.

“I was actually a bit worried when Se Eun said she would choose the handmade method. But considering the characteristics of raw stones, I think that will suit this line best. Let’s bring in more raw stones to commercialize it, and think about naming too.”

“The name…”

“Hm? What is it? Did you already come up with a name?”

Slightly embarrassed, Se Eun wanted to say it clearly.

Because she didn’t want to give any other name to this first work of hers.

Shyly, Se Eun conveyed the name engraved in her heart.

“Since the design was inspired by the eyes of a precious person, I want to call it ‘Eyes.'”

*

“Ki Sun Woo! Ki Sun Woo!”

With an excited heart, her steps quickened towards Sun Woo who was waiting for her.

Leaning against the car door, he turned his eyes as soon as he spotted Se Eun.

Her heart fluttered overwhelmingly at his eyes shining like brilliant gems.

Thanks to those eyes, those pupils, Se Eun achieved her first accomplishment today.

At that thought, her feet became even lighter as if they had wings.

“My, why is my rabbit hopping so much today? Did you find a nice grass field?”

“…That’s not it.”

Again, my rabbit.

Se Eun was vaguely beginning to understand what he meant by rabbit.

It seemed to be a nickname he had given her.

Saying ‘nickname’ felt awkward, but she couldn’t think of it any other way.

Because when he called her that, Sun Woo’s lips were so soft and gentle that she felt like she would melt.

“You know, Ki Sun Woo. Today… my design was approved!”

“Is that true?”

Sun Woo’s deep, long eyes rarely became round.

The joy contained in those eyes was conveyed intact, so Se Eun nodded vigorously.

“Yes! It will be made into a real jewelry product next season! Eek?”

“Amazing! Our Yeon Se Eun is the best!”

“Ki, Ki Sun Woo! Put me down. What if someone sees…”

“No. I’m going to spin you ten more times.”

Saying that, Sun Woo held Se Eun’s waist that he had lifted up and spun around in that spot.

It was a rhythmical movement just like when dancing at parties in the past.

Thanks to that, a smile bloomed on Se Eun’s face, unable to hold it back.

She was happy. She was so happy that she felt like she could keep spinning like this forever.

“Let’s not do this and hurry home to have a party.”

“What? A party?”

“Yes. We can’t just let such a good day pass. Let’s make a special meal for Cho Bbang too, and have a party eating delicious food ourselves.”

Before even hearing the answer, Sun Woo quickly pushed Se Eun into the passenger seat.

Then he tightly fastened her clothes as usual and started the car.

There was no need to go grocery shopping.

Because he had filled the house like a food storage facility, focusing on playing the role of a husband.

Thanks to that, they quickly arrived home.

“Woof woof!”

“Cho Bbang. Did you do well?”

Se Eun bowed to greet Cho Bbang, who came running with a stuffed toy in its mouth, wagging its tail.

They say babies grow day by day, and it seemed that applied to puppies too.

Its jet-black button-like eyes and round face were infinitely lovable.

“Play with Cho Bbang while I prepare for the party.”

Saying that, Sun Woo disappeared in a flash.

Se Eun wanted to help, but Cho Bbang showed no intention of letting her go.

“Okay. Okay. I’ll play with you.”

Se Eun smiled gently while stroking the soft fur.

Somehow, since this small being came to the house, it seemed like things were going well.

How much time had passed?

Suddenly, colorful balloons floated in front of her.

“Oh?”

“Woof woof!”

Cho Bbang, who discovered the balloons, started running around them excitedly.

When had he prepared it? The living room was now full of balloons with pretty ribbons tied to them.

Se Eun’s mouth opened automatically at the fairy tale-like scene.

“How is it? Do you like it?”

“It’s so pretty. When did you… Huh? I only found out the results today, how did this happen?”

“Of course I prepared in advance, knowing it would be selected. Whose rabbit do you think you are?”

“Ah…”

Was this kind of faith due to the ‘married couple’ relationship written on the family relations certificate, as he said?

It wasn’t just simple glibness.

Ki Sun Woo truly believed in Yeon Se Eun.

As proof, a congratulatory cake was already proudly placed on the dining table.

And it was even a 3-tier cake.

Whether it was custom-made, there was a cute rabbit and a Shih Tzu drawn on top of the cake.

“Here. Sit down. Let’s cut the cake first.”

“…Okay.”

Gulp, Se Eun swallowed dryly and tottered over to the dining table.

But as she was about to sit down, Sun Woo’s large shadow suddenly fell over her back.

“…?”

Surprised, she turned around to find his chest right in front of her nose.

Because of that, Se Eun hurriedly turned her head back.

Her heart suddenly started pounding at the close distance.

However, that wasn’t even really close.

Then Sun Woo rested his chin on Se Eun’s shoulder and gently placed his hand on top of her small hand.

As their bodies completely overlapped while standing, Se Eun shuddered in shock.

But Sun Woo pressed his body closer very nonchalantly.

“This is how married couples cut cake together.”

Without letting her answer, Sun Woo firmly held her hand and slowly cut the cake.

With each slice, as their overlapped hands moved across the cake, her heart pounded.

Excitement, trembling, subtle tension.

In that whirlpool of emotions, a gentle voice finally settled in her ear.

“Miss Yeon Se Eun. Congratulations.”

For a moment, she felt like she might cry.

Congratulations. It was a word that seemed like it wouldn’t exist in her life.

She thought her life was all about being pointed at, criticized, and despised.

But this man seemed to be someone who came to remove the shadows cast over her life.

“Hm? Are you crying? I didn’t mean to make you cry.”

Surprised, Sun Woo quickly moved in front of Se Eun and lifted her face as if examining it.

At that attentive and caring action, Se Eun swallowed the tears that were about to come out and responded with a sincere smile.

“No. I’m happy. I’m so happy.”

For a very brief moment, his eyes seemed fixed on Se Eun’s eyes.

Soon after, a warm answer flowed from his lips.

“Yes. Let’s be happy. Together.”