It was because of his voice, deep like an echoing cave, silently seeping into her heart. While others might not know, there was a small hope in her that she could trust this man.
“I understand. And thank you. If that’s how it is, I’m willing to handle it gladly.”
“Is that so?”
“No. One more thing.”
Huh, one more thing? Ignoring Woo-jin’s astonished gaze, she carefully took out a small envelope from her bag. Then, she took out the contents and unfolded them in front of him.
“It’s a contract. I want to ensure Grandma’s safety.”
Despite her firm gaze, a smile broke out on Woo-jin’s face.
“I know, it’s shameless. But if I don’t do it like this… I won’t be at ease.”
That was the truth. Her father, who promised to take care of Grandma as long as she behaved, yielded to Jieun’s schemes to get both of them out, influenced by her stepmother’s persuasion. Of course, behind that, there were Jieun’s cunning tricks to kick both of them out at once.
I was fine with being swept away by any storm. However, I wanted to protect Grandma no matter what. And these two clumsy contracts were Taeeun’s desperate struggle.
Unaware of this, Woo-jin’s deep eyes focused on the contract on the table. Since it was clear how Taeeun must have written those few pages, given her circumstances.
Desperation must have set in. A woman who became an outcast in the family, where she should have been the most reliable shield, would have felt like catching at straws. Knowing that sentiment, he wanted to dismiss such trivial signs coolly, but he couldn’t.
“Hey, Miss Min Tae-eun. I can’t sign this contract.”
“…….”
“If I sign this contract, our marriage will become a business, not a marriage.”
That’s right. The moment he signed this contract, they would have a relationship of employer (갑) and employee (을), not a married couple. It was explicitly stated in the contract: 갑 (Seo Woo-jin) and 을 (Min Tae-eun).
But knowing why she was insisting on this, Woo-jin gently opened his mouth.
“I also know that both of your parents passed away early, right? That they died on the spot in an accident.”
“Yes.”
“Well, that’s something you can find out just by searching the internet. So, what about this? What if I was at the scene?”
“…….”
“So, if I witnessed everything.”
For a moment, Tae-eun looked up with surprised eyes. The fact that he was at the scene had never been mentioned in any article. Her eyes, unable to hide her emotions, were subtly shimmering at the unexpected truth.
“It was an accident. Unavoidable. And I was the only one who survived.”
“…….”
“Do you know how shitty that feels? Even my mother was carrying my sibling in her womb at that time.”
“I didn’t… know.”
“I’m not telling you to understand. I’m just saying that I know that feeling.”
“…….”
“The feeling of being abandoned in a shitty life. The feeling of being surrounded by enemies and no one to rely on.”
It was the first time. Sharing my pain with someone.
As much as he covered up the fact that he was at the scene in Jangwon, this story was forbidden, and Woo-jin had never told it to anyone. But to approach her, there was no other way. The quickest way to connect with someone who had been hurt was to show my own wounds and form empathy.
“I have a grandmother to take care of for the rest of my life, who is my responsibility, and a house I have to enter even if I don’t want to, which brings insomnia and nightmares every night.”
“…….”
“I was just a little luckier than you. Because I had money.”
At his nonchalant disclosure, Tae-eun felt her nose tingling. The emotionless voice made it even more painful. How much had he thought about it until it became so numb?
But even if it had become numb, it would not have erased that scar. There would have been an indelible scar somewhere in his heart, just like the scar she was carrying.
Suddenly, the feeling was that he, who had been so far ahead, was walking side by side with her.
Was it because of that? When the man reached out and neatly tucked away the scattered hair behind the ear, there was absolutely no sense of resistance.
“So, Min Tae-eun…”
“…….”
“Close your eyes, and trust me once.”
It was a moment when the days sharpened over and over again to avoid getting hurt again, silently dulled away.
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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