The provided Korean text has 24 lines. I will now translate it into English, maintaining the exact same number of lines as the original.

Jeong Hwa sat motionless in the dark living room, gripping her tablet.

“Ugh… This is unbelievable!”

She sifted through dozens, even hundreds of comments on entertainment articles, muttering in disgust.

It was Yu Jeong Hwa who had secretly fed information about Tae Seo Jun to the press, hoping to spark interest. She thought revealing their past relationship would generate favorable responses like ‘they are a fantastic couple, why did they break up, they should get back together,’ benefiting her.

She expected it would give her a reason to rekindle her connection with the unyielding Seo Jun.

But things turned sideways. The attention shifted from her to Eom So Yeon, making So Yeon the unintended beneficiary of the scandal she created.

Since the premiere of , articles have been praising Seo Jun and So Yeon’s chemistry, lauding So Yeon’s looks, aura, and acting skills, filling the comment sections with such unbelievable praises.

Even internet searches were dominated by Seo Jun and Eom So Yeon, driving Jeong Hwa to bite her nails in frustration.

So annoying, that girl!

There were no signs yet of Seo Jun openly liking her. But that wasn’t enough for Jeong Hwa to feel relieved. She began digging into every detail about Eom So Yeon.

Eom So Yeon, who became famous after coming out as a single mother, wasn’t condemned by the public. Instead, articles praised her brave choice.

Jeong Hwa, scrolling through these articles, out of sheer annoyance, even checked less credible gossip sites. Though lacking in public trust, their accuracy in personal information was astonishing.

Eom Eun Hyuk, currently a professor in Canada and a world-renowned authority on surgical transplantation, had an impressive family background, with a mother from an elite S university. All three sisters, including Eom So Yeon, shared the same alma mater, though in different fields.

“What now! This girl comes from a brainy family?”

Jeong Hwa’s expression twisted with venom.

It started to make sense why the world seemed so favorable towards Eom So Yeon.

Of course, pedigree and background played a role.

However, what Jeong Hwa failed to understand was the weight of the choices and responsibilities Eom So Yeon courageously faced despite her young age.

The public, initially critical, eventually embraced So Yeon’s bold journey. A single mother striving earnestly, more than a celebrity chasing fame, garnered widespread support.

But for Jeong Hwa, accustomed to a life where wealth and power justified unethical means, this was an incomprehensible narrative.

Conscience? Guilt? Such concepts were foreign to her.
The provided Korean text has 20 lines. Here is the English translation, maintaining the exact same number of lines:

Believing kindness and sincerity to be mere pretense, she only pitied and loved herself. She loathed this wretched world for burdening her with a hellish life and twisted parents.

“Ugh, so irritating!”

Jeong Hwa, feeling more sullied the more she read distasteful articles, abruptly stood up and cast her desolate gaze out the window.

The Banpo Bridge, illuminating the city night, was in full view. Usually unremarkable, tonight a few unlit lights stood out, marring its perfection.

Could Tae Seo Jun, even in his flawlessness, have similar blemishes?

He must have weaknesses if he’s not entirely alone in this world.

What could they be?

A typical wealthy family would be sensitive about their children’s affairs. For instance, their son dating or marrying a woman with a child, something unimaginable.

A faint smile of cunning began to play on Jeong Hwa’s expressionless face as she considered using So Yeon’s weakness as leverage against Seo Jun.

Just hinting about their relationship to his parents would surely shock them. Even the autonomous Seo Jun couldn’t ignore his wealthy parents’ interference.

Then, by coaxing his angry parents to her side, she would win the game. Not only bringing down Eom So Yeon but also gaining solid allies for her relationship with Seo Jun.

It would require crocodile tears and a villain’s cunning lies, but that’s no challenge for her.

“I guess I’m truly wicked, huh,” she smirked wickedly.

So Yeon couldn’t sleep.

The phrase “This body is now yours,” spoken by Seo Jun, kept her heart fluttering uncontrollably.

In truth, it was the opposite.

Seo Jun, entangling his legs with hers, held her in his arms even in sleep, claiming her as his own.

As the night deepened, So Yeon became more alert. It was still unbelievable to her that she was in the same space, in the same bed with Seo Jun.

She shifted slightly, turning to face the large window.

Oh?

It’s raining.

The once star-filled sky was now laden with dark clouds, gradually releasing raindrops. So Yeon’s eyes remained wide open even as the rain intensified.

Gurgle…

Then, suddenly, her stomach growled.