The Day I Quit Being a Wife (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 6
After a brief silence, Eun Soo painfully forced out her voice.
“…Who is this?”
— My name is Seo Yeon Ji.
Seo Yeon Ji.
Eun Soo silently mouthed the woman’s name.
It was the first time she’d heard the name of the woman her husband loved. No one had ever spoken it before.
So it’s you, Seo Yeon Ji.
Suddenly, Eun Soo felt her eyes grow hot. She squeezed one side of her face tightly with her palm, pressing her eyes shut.
— I’m calling about Hyuk Joo Oppa.
At the woman’s affectionate way of addressing her husband, Eun Soo bit down hard on her lips.
The cruel reality she’d desperately avoided was now unfolding right before her eyes.
Even though Hyuk Joo had mentioned the woman had returned, and even though Eun Soo had gradually sensed her encroaching presence, she had deliberately pretended not to notice.
She’d told herself over and over: As long as I pretend not to see, nothing will happen.
She’d believed she could simply live as Moon Hyuk Joo’s wife, while the woman on the other end of the phone could continue receiving his unwavering love, just as she always had.
They would acknowledge each other’s existence but remain forever like parallel lines—never meeting, each staying in their own place.
But the woman had casually and effortlessly stepped right into the world Eun Soo had been desperately trying to protect.
As if she were the rightful owner, come to reclaim what was hers.
— Hello?
The woman checked whether Eun Soo was still listening.
“I’m listening.”
Her dry lips barely moved, producing only a hoarse whisper. Even uttering those few syllables felt exhausting.
— I’d like to meet you, Oh Eun Soo.
“…”
Eun Soo tightly twisted the hem of her dress in her hand.
Her heart pounded violently at the woman’s words—“I want to meet you.”
Her mind swirled in confusion, tangled with all sorts of thoughts.
Had her husband’s mind changed after all? He’d insisted he had no intention of divorcing.
Hyuk Joo rarely went back on his decisions—but Eun Soo knew all too well that even the rarest things become easy when it comes to the woman you love.
Isn’t that always how it is when you’re in love?
You know it’s wrong in your head, yet you follow your heart anyway.
Eun Soo understood that feeling better than anyone—because she herself was no different.
Still, Moon Hyuk Joo was a more rational person; he’d probably seek a wise solution regarding divorce. And his woman, watching from the sidelines, must have decided this was the moment she needed to step in herself, tired of the stalemate.
— Eun Soo? Are you listening to me?
“…Yes.”
— You sound like you’re outside. Can we meet briefly?
The woman spoke without hesitation.
She sounded determined—like someone with a clear purpose who absolutely had to see Eun Soo today.
Eun Soo nearly said no, but instead bit her lips softly.
Foolish as it was, she was curious.
She wanted to see what the woman looked like—the one Moon Hyuk Joo couldn’t forget, the one he clearly adored.
“Alright.”
— Will you come to Cheongdam-dong?
“Yes.”
— I’ll send you the exact address by message. I’ll be waiting, so call me when you arrive.
“…I will.”
Eun Soo lowered the phone from her cheek. She stared blankly at the screen, now showing the call had ended.
What did she even plan to do after meeting Seo Yeon Ji…?
She set the phone down, covered her face with both hands for a moment, then pulled them away.
The woman would surely ask her to divorce Moon Hyuk Joo—but what would she say in response?
“Madam, are you alright?”
The driver, noticing Eun Soo’s pallor, asked with concern.
She lifted her head and assured him she was fine, then asked to go to Cheongdam-dong.
The driver tilted his head slightly—surprised, as he’d expected her to say the hospital—but asked no further questions.
Her face, visible in the rearview mirror, was utterly bloodless and pale.
“…Driver Han.”
“Yes, Madam?”
“I’d like to stop by the bank briefly.”
“Yes, understood.”
In the back seat, Eun Soo slipped her thumb between her lips and bit down gently on her nail.
She’d try everything she could.
That’s what her mother-in-law had once told her.
The woman who’d stubbornly refused to leave Moon Hyuk Joo out of love eventually knelt before money. When offered an enormous sum, she left Korea without hesitation.
Eun Soo wondered if that method might work again.
If she handed over money and begged the woman not to shake Hyuk Joo’s heart anymore, perhaps she’d vanish without a trace—just like last time.
Eun Soo wanted to buy herself more time, by any means necessary.
Because she still loved Moon Hyuk Joo.
She just wanted to stay by his side—even if only for a few more months.
When the car stopped in front of the bank, Eun Soo quickly got out.
Inside, a staff member who recognized her greeted her warmly.
“Hello, Madam.”
“…Yes.”
“I’ll take you straight to the branch manager’s office.”
Eun Soo simply nodded in silence.
The employee walked ahead and opened the manager’s door. Once informed of Eun Soo’s arrival, the manager came out to greet her.
“Welcome.”
“Yes, hello.”
Eun Soo forced a smile, lifting the corners of her lips with effort.
“Please come in.”
Following the manager inside, Eun Soo fidgeted only with the handle of her handbag.
The manager, wearing glasses, smiled kindly as he looked at her face.
“You could’ve just called me to come to your home. Thank you for coming all this way. What would you like to drink?”
“…It’s fine.”
“Shall I bring you some water?”
“Yes.”
At her reply, the manager signaled a waiting employee to fetch water immediately.
“What brings you here today?”
“How much is currently in my account?”
“You mean the accounts under your name?”
“Yes.”
Eun Soo nodded and added,
“All of them.”
“If you mean including your securities accounts, I’ll need to verify.”
“…Can I withdraw all of it?”
“Excuse me?”
The manager’s eyes widened behind his glasses at Eun Soo’s abrupt question about withdrawing every last penny.
Had something happened at Myungjin Group without his knowledge?
He couldn’t understand why Moon Hyuk Joo’s wife—the vice chairman’s spouse—would suddenly need such an enormous sum of cash.
Watching Eun Soo’s unusually distressed state, the manager kept glancing at her with furrowed brows. Something was clearly off—but as one of the branch’s most important VIP clients, he had no choice but to comply.
First, he needed to check the total balance.
He rose from his seat and walked over to his desk. As he verified the accounts, an employee entered, placed a glass of water on the table, and left.
Eun Soo held the cup with both hands and took a sip. Her slightly trembling fingers caused tiny ripples in the water.
The manager looked up, tablet in hand, and sat back down.
“Are you planning to withdraw the entire amount in cash?”
“…Yes.”
“When would you like it ready?”
“Today. Right now.”
“Well…”
At her demand to withdraw all funds in cash immediately, the manager set the tablet down. With an apologetic expression, he explained the situation.
“It’s not possible right away. The cash on hand at this branch isn’t sufficient—we’d need to make a special request to headquarters.”
“…”
“And transporting such a sum to your residence would require coordination with our security team, which takes time.”
He explained that several steps needed to be taken before fulfilling her sudden request. Watching Eun Soo grow even paler than before, he added cautiously,
“If this is something Vice Chairman Moon Hyuk Joo requested, I could contact him directly to coordinate.”
“No!”
Eun Soo cut him off with urgency.
At the mention of Hyuk Joo’s name, her senses finally returned.
What am I doing?
After receiving Seo Yeon Ji’s call asking to meet, she’d lost her composure in her desperate need to protect Hyuk Joo from her.
Now fully aware again, Eun Soo realized just how foolishly she’d nearly acted.
She must have been out of her mind.
Covering her burning cheeks with her hands in embarrassment, she stood up abruptly.
“I’m sorry. Please forget everything I just said.”
“Madam?”
The manager rose with her.
“I have something urgent to attend to… Anyway, please treat what just happened as if it never occurred.”
“Yes, understood.”
As Eun Soo abruptly canceled her request and left the office, the manager tilted his head, bewildered by the strange turn of events.
Shortly after, he returned to his seat and picked up the phone.
His fingers dialed Chairwoman Moon Young Ran’s number—he had no intention of letting Eun Soo’s request truly go unnoticed.
After leaving the bank, Eun Soo got into the waiting car.
Seated in the back, she covered her face with both hands, then slowly lowered them.
She let out a short, hollow laugh, recalling what she’d almost done.
She hadn’t been in her right mind.
In her desperate urge to offer the woman all her money and beg her to leave Hyuk Joo alone, she’d nearly done something insane.
But that was precisely how deeply she yearned.
She’d been willing to cling to even the empty shell of a man who no longer loved her.
Foolishly. Stupidly.
Chastising herself, Eun Soo squeezed her eyes shut.
Seeing her obvious pallor, the driver hesitated—should he really head to Cheongdam-dong?
Deciding it best to wait for her to speak first, he turned the hazard lights back on.
At the sound, Eun Soo slowly opened her eyes and called out to him in a weak voice.
“Let’s go to Cheongdam-dong.”
“…Are you alright?”
“Yes. I’m fine.”
Her voice cracked as she answered.
She looked nothing like fine—neither in voice nor expression—but the driver kept his eyes forward and drove on, as if unaware.
Sometimes, pretending not to notice what’s painfully obvious is the kindest way to show consideration.
“Madam, we’ve arrived.”
“…Okay.”
“I’ll wait nearby.”
“No. You may leave for the day.”
Eun Soo stepped out of the car immediately.
“Madam!”
She heard the driver call after her—but pretended not to hear, walking on.
The address the woman had given was familiar to Eun Soo.
It was one of the buildings registered under her husband’s name.
[The J Room]That was the name of the place the woman had mentioned.
What she’d assumed was a café turned out to be a flower shop.
“The J Room… J, J… Moon Hyuk Joo, Seo Yeon Ji…”
Eun Soo stared quietly at the letter “J” on the signboard, glinting in the sunlight.
It was the shared initial in both their names.
Was it just her imagination, or did that mere alphabet letter now carry some profound, special meaning?
Probably not.
Eun Soo gave a bitter smile.
Confronting this reality she’d tried so hard to ignore left her breathless.
“…Was this how Mother felt?”
For a moment, Eun Soo thought of her mother.
She felt no different from her mother, who’d once walked in on her closest friend having an affair with her husband.
Perhaps it was the sunlight—but her eyes stung.
Eun Soo raised a hand to shield her eyes from the sun and walked toward the flower shop.
Several potted plants adorned with congratulatory ribbons near the entrance signaled the shop had only recently opened.
Inside, an array of colorful flowers filled the space beautifully—but Eun Soo’s eyes, fixed upon them, were hollow and weary.
“Haah…”
The lovely blossoms seemed to celebrate a lovers’ reunion.
Eun Soo wanted nothing more than to sink to the ground right there and just cry.
She even felt like shouting: Why are you both so cruel to me?
As she stared blankly at the flower shop,
Jingle.
A bell rang, and a woman who appeared to be the owner stepped out.
The moment Eun Soo saw her face, she instinctively knew exactly who she was.
So this is you. The woman named Seo Yeon Ji.
When yandere male lead believes she loves him — but she never did
“How dare you!”
“How dare you make me love you, only to cast me aside as nothing more than a friend?!?
“I will never accept that.”
“I will never let you return to him.”
“Even if I have to burn myself to ashes.”
“Even if I must shatter my purity, my dignity, my very soul.”
“I will never let you escape me!”
This was the first novel that introduced me to the matriarchal genre. I’ve read it three times already!
At first, the male lead despised the female lead. Later, he misunderstood that she liked him, so he condescendingly and reluctantly reciprocated her feelings.
Then, he suddenly discovered that she was kind to everyone in the same way, and there was already someone she cherished in her heart, and that person was not him.
The male lead couldn’t believe it, he became angry and crazy. He was determined to capture her body and heart by any means necessary.
Synopsis:
Want to see how a green tea bitch male lead falls in love with the female lead?
Want to see how he flirtatiously pursues the female lead?
Want to see how he gets slapped in the face repeatedly?
The male lead is a green tea bitch, a poisonous lotus, jealous, ruthless, unscrupulous, with a venomous heart, and he’s also a delusional maniac.
The female lead is righteous, positive energy-filled, kind, a holy mother.
Let’s see how two people with extreme personalities come together~
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The extreme miscommunication is getting on my nerves now.
I wish he could actually say what he fully means for once
Hyuk Joo does not mess around. When dealing with someone like this you have to be direct!