Yeo-un recalled the first day of the photoshoot. Come to think of it, he was with her back then too.
She knew nothing about how to look at the camera or what expression to make, and he taught her one thing at a time.
At that moment, the sound of David calling Seol Ji-o’s name was heard. Seol Ji-o said with regret,
“I’ll take one more shot, then move on to the next location. Take a break; I’ll be back.”
“Yeah.”
As he hurriedly disappeared, Yeo-un turned away. Even though they had only shot for a short time due to the scorching sun, her skin felt warm.
Standing in the shaded area, Yeo-un looked around and spotted Choi Hyun and Seo Garam sitting at a table in front of an ice cream shop.
“Manager-nim is not working and dating.”
Yeo-un playfully took out her phone and turned on the camera. Since the distance was a bit far, Yeo-un zoomed in on the screen, capturing Seo Garam and Choi Hyun side by side.
“They seem to match… huh?”
At that moment, Yeo-un’s eyes widened. Yeo-un lowered the camera and looked in that direction with her naked eyes.
Could it be?
Unconsciously, Yeo-un moved her steps towards that direction. If her memory served her right, the person ordering ice cream in front of the shop right now is…
In case she missed her, Yeo-un quickened her pace.
Perhaps due to the considerable distance, the woman received the ordered ice cream and was heading elsewhere.
With the thought that she couldn’t miss her, Yeo-un approached almost running and shouted.
“Excuse me!”
It was in Korean. The woman who was walking hesitated and turned around.
It was a puzzled expression, as if hearing Korean was surprising.
Yeo-un approached while catching her breath. As she got closer, she was surprised to find that her appearance remained unchanged from her memory.
A sleek short haircut that reached her jawline, an upright posture. Her face with distinct features was a beauty that was hard to forget once seen.
“Are you Mrs. Gio, by any chance?”
“……!”
Upon hearing the words that flowed from Yeo-un’s mouth, she hesitated. After parting her lips for a moment and blinking her eyes, she suddenly turned around as if someone was waiting for her.
Come to think of it, the ice cream she held was two. Is she with someone?
“Who are you?”
It was a quite chilly voice.
Given that quite a bit of time had passed, Yeo-un wondered if she would recognize her, but she opened her mouth first.
“I’m Yeo-un. I lived next door to Gio when I was young.”
“Ah…”
She seemed to be fumbling for memories. After narrowing her eyes for a moment as if trying to recall, she soon widened them. It seemed like she recognized her.
“Oh, Yeo-un…! You’ve grown up so beautifully.”
“Thank you. I’m currently shooting with Gio. Gio is over there now…”
At that moment, someone called her from behind. A boy who looked about ten and a girl younger than him. Yeo-un’s lips opened in surprise.
They were undoubtedly calling her “Mom.”
She turned around in confusion, leaving Yeo-un behind, and approached them. Then, with an affectionate touch, she handed ice cream to the children.
Yeo-un observed the scene with somewhat shocked eyes.
The title of “Mom” was surprising enough, but more than anything, when she was with Seol Ji-o, she had never been an affectionate mother.
Such a touch, such a gaze.
She briefly spoke to the children and then approached Yeo-un again. She pulled out a business card urgently from her bag and handed it to Yeo-un.
“I’m a bit busy now. Contact me when you have time later. And Gio…”
Her eyes briefly searched for Seol Ji-o towards the beach. But as if not finding him, she quickly turned her head.
“Take care of Gio.”
And then she turned away.
Yeo-un was dumbfounded. The sight of her disappearing while holding hands with the children was something Yeo-un had never imagined.
Does it mean that she entered the U.S. altogether… Is this what it was?
She established a different family, leaving you behind?
Then what about you?
Yeo-un’s heart ached. She had been afraid to even imagine what might have happened to Seol Ji-o during this time.
If you don’t have a father, and your mother has left you…
Tears seemed imminent.
Despite the beautiful weather unfolding before her eyes, her heart felt as cold as midwinter.
“What are you doing here?”
It was Seo Ga-ram’s voice. Seo Ga-ram looked at Yeo-un, who was standing stupidly, with a puzzled expression.
“What happened?”
“Oh, nothing.”
Yeo-un lowered her head quietly. Seo Ga-ram, stating that they should move now, grabbed Yeo-un.
Even as Yeo-un’s feet moved, her heart sank at the sight of her fading figure like a trace in her eyes.
Was this why Ji-o hesitated about the LA shoot?
Yeo-un stared at the business card she held in her hand like a thorn for a long time.
After dinner, Yeo-un sought Seol Ji-o’s room. Since he had given her a spare key earlier, she entered the room without difficulty.
It was the same room as hers, but being on a higher floor, the view was better. Yeo-un called his name as she entered.
“Ji-o.”
There was no response. Yeo-un passed through the living room and headed to the bedroom. He was lying on the bed, seemingly tired.
“I’m here.”
When Ji-o opened his eyes at Yeo-un’s voice, he patted the space beside him. Instead of lying down next to him, Yeo-un sat on the edge of the bed and wiped his face.
“Tired? You said you couldn’t sleep yesterday.”
“It’s okay. The shooting schedule is quite relaxed. We shoot during the day, and I can rest in the evening.”
“Yeah…”
Ji-o looked at Yeo-un for a moment and suddenly sat up.
“What’s wrong with you?”
“Huh?”
Yeo-un looked at him with a surprised expression. Did her troubled mind unintentionally show on her face?
Ji-o looked into Yeo-un’s face and said, “You’ve been strange since earlier. Your expression is dark. Do you have something on your mind?”
Yeo-un bit her lip and looked at him.
Should she tell him the truth about meeting his mother? Or is it better to pretend not to know until he talks about it?
It was a dilemma. Moreover, Ji-o had only one family, his mother. Should she watch him go on like this, not contacting his mother?
“Lips cracked.”
Ji-o reached out and removed the hand covering Yeo-un’s lips. Then, he gently stroked her lips with his thumb.
“What’s bothering you? Is it something hard to tell me?”
Yeo-un felt like tears might come out at his affectionate voice.
She realized how lonely this man, who seemed perfect and had no apparent shortcomings, must have grown up.
If she had been by his side at that time, it might have been a bit better…
“Why do you look like you’re going to cry?”
He pulled her closer and embraced her in his warm arms, seemingly comforting her. Tears welled up in the warmth.
Yeo-un buried her face in his chest, reached out her arms, and tightly embraced his back. Then, he smiled and said.
“Why are you like this? Is Seo Ga-ram bothering you?”
“No.”
“Then what’s wrong? Was the shoot difficult?”
“No.”
“Then what is it?”
Yeo-un hesitated for a moment before lifting her face from his embrace. Looking into his eyes, Yeo-un spoke.
“I want to marry you.”
“What?”
His eyes widened, as if he had heard completely unexpected words.
Yeo-un smiled at him while meeting his gaze.
“I want to get married, with you.”
I wanted to become his family.
Why She Is Still Unmoved (Female-dominant)
One-line summary: He uses various methods to seek her affection, but she remains unmoved.
Synopsis:
Si Qingyu is a doctor who has saved countless lives and enjoys tranquility.
Luo Shaoxuan is ruthless, deeply scheming, and the top young master in the capital. He admires Si Qingyu.
Luo Shaoxuan: I want to be the only one in your eyes and heart.
Features a cold and calm female lead vs A noble and scheming male lead.
There will be both sweetness and torture towards the male after their marriage.
