“Ah, look at how fresh the air is!”

Summer, who had come out of the entrance, spread her arms wide and took a deep breath.

It had only been a few days, but it felt like escaping from prison.

Above all, she felt like dancing at the news that her father had safely entered the hospital and was hopeful.

No, she actually danced.

So she put waves through her whole body and swayed her stomach.

“Good. Good! Yes!”

Summer trotted and sometimes even hopped.

Then she spotted three middle-aged men working in the garden.

“Good morning, sirs!”

“Ah, yes.”

The facility management team paused from raking up broken and withered branches and bowed to Summer.

“You’re working hard from the morning! Keep up the good work!”

“Ah, yes.”

They waved their hands and repeatedly bowed to Summer, who was running away excitedly.

“Our young lady has such a nice personality.”

“That’s right. The more you look at her, the prettier she is.”

They stood watching Summer’s back as she ran towards the main gate.

“Manager Pyo really shouldn’t be like that. To trap such a young and pretty lady in the bathroom with the air conditioner on in this cold weather.”

“He even turned off the room’s boiler. It’s like he’s determined to freeze the young lady to death.”

“People are getting worse and worse. Even though he’s also receiving a salary from this house. He’s truly vicious.”

They suddenly sighed.

They felt more and more sorry thinking about yesterday’s incident.

Including the boiler incident.

Honestly, they wanted to reconnect the boiler power earlier, but it was obvious they would suffer under Manager Pyo’s pressure if they did.

Or he might whisper to the elder madam and get them fired.

It wouldn’t be the first time people left like that.

“It’s really a matter of survival, but I hope the young lady can properly sort out this house.”

“That’s right.”

The three men murmured softly as they watched Summer running towards the main gate.

*

‘A horse with loose reins!’

Summer, who had left Blue House, thought that might be what she looked like now.

She ran like that and arrived at the checkpoint at the entrance of the alley.

“It’s an unfamiliar face, where did you come from?”

Men in uniform with sturdy builds asked, looking Summer up and down.

“From Chairwoman Kang Ju Hwa’s house.”

“Ah, you must be the new maid.”

Summer was about to say no, but they opened the barrier as if it was a familiar situation.

“Aren’t you going out?”

“I’m going, I’m going!”

Summer ran out.

Honestly, the situation was closer to being a maid than a granddaughter.

Her mood was about to sink a little, but she changed her mind.

Today is a good day.

It’s definitely a good day!

“There it is!”

It was the bus stop she had noticed when coming in here.

Honestly, she wondered if people in this rich neighborhood would use it, but a bus was approaching.

‘See, I told you today is definitely a good day!’

Summer happily boarded the bus that stopped in front of her.

The bus ran with only Summer on board.

Soon it went out to the main road.

Familiar buildings appeared, and when it stopped in front of a large building, Summer got off.

She went straight to the first-floor store.

It was Hansung Bank.

Summer’s eyes caught sight of Mi Rae.

Mi Rae, with her bob haircut and neat uniform, was smiling and explaining something to a customer at the counter.

A moment later, as the customer stood up, Mi Rae, who was saying goodbye, noticed Summer sitting in the waiting area and her eyes widened in surprise.

Summer, who sent a simple hand signal, went outside.

Shortly after, Mi Rae ran out.

Instead of a warm greeting, she hit Summer’s shoulder.

“That hurts!”

“You, where have you been all this time? Not answering your phone! I was considering reporting to the police thinking something bad had happened to you!”

Mi Rae kept hitting Summer’s shoulder.

“Ah, stop it. I’m fine, aren’t I?”

“Shut up, you gas! Do you know how shocked I was when your whole family disappeared at once? I lost 3kg because of you!”

Even Mi Rae’s anger was so welcome.

So Summer laughed while being hit on the shoulder.

“You, where have you been all this time? I heard you even resigned from school?”

“How did you know?”

“When I couldn’t reach you at all, I called the school. They said there were others looking for you besides me. Did you borrow money from loan sharks?”

The two lawyers from the PR legal team came to Summer’s mind.

‘Those people must have been worried looking for me too. Since I disappeared suddenly like evaporating.’

“You, what exactly happened?”

“It’s a long story if I tell you everything. I’ll keep it simple.”

Although she said simple, Mi Rae tensed up.

“Don’t be surprised.”

“Ah, just say it quickly. Don’t keep me in suspense.”

“Mi Rae.”

“Yeah.”

“It turns out my dad is the only son of Chairwoman Kang Ju Hwa of PR Group.”

“What?”

“Can you believe it? I’m the granddaughter of Chairwoman Kang Ju Hwa of PR Group.”

Mi Rae, who had been staring at Summer for a moment, said,

“Have you really gone mad? Summer, come to your senses. What are you talking about?”

“I’m telling you it’s true.”

Summer calmly told the story from the beginning of the incident to the current situation.

Mi Rae’s mouth, which was incredulous at first, gradually opened wider until she finally froze like a statue.

“I just escaped from that house to come see you. So don’t push me too hard. Elder sister has been through a lot.”

“… You’re really a chaebol heiress?”

“That’s what they say.”

“Honestly… your father always looked like he wasn’t an ordinary person. Was he handsome? He had a very classy aura. But you look like a completely ordinary person. Especially with that plump figure.”

“Hey, what do you mean plump? My dad always called me ‘my lovely rice cake’. Because I’m pretty.”

“Your father must have been too kind.”

“Do you want to die by my hands after so long?”

When Summer raised her fist, Mi Rae shook her head.

They both burst out laughing.

“Ah, Summer. This is not a laughing matter.”

Mi Rae became serious again as if she had come to her senses.

“You’re right.”

“Are you going to be okay?”

“I have to endure. No matter what.”

Summer grinned.

“I’ve been singing for you to come to Seoul, but not like this…”

“Still, it’s good to see you, Mi Rae. It gives me strength. Anyway, that’s why I couldn’t contact you. Oh, while I remember, enter your phone number.”

Mi Rae quickly entered her number into the phone that came towards her.

“Ah, now I feel relieved.”

Summer was happy to have received Mi Rae’s phone number.

Mi Rae looked at her pitifully.

“Hey, why are your eyes like that? Do I look pitiful?”

“How could you not be? What’s the use of being a chaebol heiress? You’re like a Cinderella heiress. Really covered in ashes.”

As Summer was laughing out loud, Mi Rae’s phone rang.

“You seem busy, so go back in now. I came to report that I’m alive.”

“I should at least eat with you, but I have a lot of work today.”

“It’s okay. I’m in Seoul now. Go in quickly.”

“Then Summer, let’s talk in the evening.”

“Okay.”

Mi Rae looked extremely apologetic but had no choice but to return to the bank.

*

Jung Mi, who was lying comfortably on the music room sofa listening to opera music, frowned.

The door burst open and Sophia came in.

“Didn’t I tell you not to come in when I’m appreciating music?”

“Madam. This is not the time for that.”

“What?”

Sophia held out her phone to Jung Mi.

It looked like a video circulating on the internet, with the title ‘Resort Wine Woman’.

“It seems the young lady has caused trouble again.”

“What?”

As Sophia pressed the play button as if to show her, a familiar voice was heard.

And Ha Eun’s face appeared.

Surprised, Jung Mi quickly sat up and snatched Sophia’s phone.

It was undoubtedly Ha Eun causing a scene by splashing wine at the resort pool.

“What is this? Why is our Ha Eun appearing here?”

“It’s obvious, isn’t it? The young lady got drunk and misbehaved.”

“You!”

“Madam, that’s not the important thing right now. This is spreading on the internet and it’s only a matter of time before it reaches your sister-in-law. Call the young lady right away. She’s not even answering my calls. We need to check quickly and deal with it.”

It was the right thing to say.

Jung Mi picked up her own phone and dialed Ha Eun’s number.

―What?

“Where are you?”

―Rise Hotel.

“You went there instead of going to the company?”

―I’m feeling down today.

Jung Mi’s blood pressure rose to her head.

“You, come home right now!”

―I have lunch plans with friends. I can’t.

“Hey, you brat. Your video is up on the internet now. The one where you caused a scene at the resort! It’s even in your mother’s hands!”

―… What?

“So come home quickly! Got it!”

Jung Mi hung up the phone roughly and fumed.

“Calm down for now.”

Sophia called for Manager Pyo.

Soon she came in with a glass of cold water.

Jung Mi snatched it and gulped it down, exhaling hot steam.

Instead of going out, Manager Pyo stood quietly to one side.

Seeing the two madams’ nerves on edge, it was clearly no ordinary matter.

And she had to know about such important matters.

After a while, the music room door opened and Ha Eun rushed in.

Jung Mi stood up abruptly.

“Didn’t I tell you not to drink and act like that! And if you’re going to hit someone, you should have done it quietly! Why did you get caught and cause this mess!”

“I got rid of the CCTV too! But how could I know that video would come out later!”

Ha Eun shouted back, feeling wronged.

“I really can’t live because of you! You, if this gets out, you can’t marry into the Han Seo Group! You absolutely can’t marry Kim Jung Rok that you love so much!”

“I tried to handle it quietly too! But what could I do when Jung Yeo Reum wouldn’t listen! I’m really going crazy too! I’ve been so depressed lately!”

Jung Mi’s loud voice suddenly dropped.

“What did you just say? Jung Yeo Reum?”

“Yes, that one!”

“You mean the one in our house. Jung Hyun’s daughter?”

“That’s what I’m saying! That X filmed my video and even uploaded it to a site and even filed a lawsuit!”

Sophia and Manager Pyo were also surprised and looked at Ha Eun.

“Really, all this is that X’s doing?”

“That’s what I’m saying! The blurred one is that X!”

“What?”

“Mom, that one is really stubborn! Even when I threatened her, she didn’t budge. She’s making a fuss saying I should apologize instead!”

For a moment, Jung Mi let out a hollow laugh.

Sophia did the same.

At that moment, Manager Pyo, who had finished assessing the situation, stepped forward.

“Elder Madam, from what I’ve observed, if we leave Jung Yeo Reum like this, something terrible will happen.”

Jung Mi turned to Manager Pyo.

“That Jung Yeo Reum, she’s very cunning unlike her appearance. She must have provoked our innocent young lady. Our young lady fell for it. Right?”

“That’s right! That’s exactly what I’m saying!”

Ha Eun chimed in.

“Elder Madam, how about completely driving Jung Yeo Reum out of this household?”

“That’s right, Mother. That might be better.”

Jung Mi said, grinding her teeth.

“I really tried to be nice, but this won’t do.”

“What are you going to do?”

Jung Mi said, furrowing her brow.

“What else? Even if we’re going to drive her out, we should teach her a proper lesson before driving her out.”

*

After meeting Mi Rae, Summer walked aimlessly through the streets.

She had no particular destination to go to, and she didn’t want to go back home like this either.

Mi Rae’s appearance serving customers at the bank counter just now looked really cool.

She looked like a real working adult and a professional.

If things had gone as planned, Summer would have been standing in front of a classroom too, but now that was just a daydream.

Her steps grew slower as her mood became gloomy.

Just then, a delicious smell tickled her nose.

There was a food cart in front.

‘Huh?’

A man wearing a padded jacket caught her eye.

His tall stature and back view looked familiar, and especially his feet were in flip-flops.

Without thinking, Summer ran forward and shouted.

“Mr. San Ha!”

The arm of the man about to put a long fish cake skewer in his mouth paused.

He turned around slowly, looking dumbfounded.

But Summer called out his name loudly enough to shake the alley as she ran towards him.

“Mr. San Ha!”

Summer jumped and lunged to hug San Ha.