“Heh…”

Seo Jun chuckled.

Suddenly, she called him Oppa. Her playful action, which squeezed and loosened his heart, was adorable, but even in such moments, So Yeon, who radiated both sexiness and cuteness, shone brilliantly.

When Seo Jun smiled, So Yeon also smiled brightly. His mischievous smile was so attractive. It was a smile that only he could see, and it was overflowing with a contented laugh.

“Why do you want to smile prettily as if you’ve done something well? Well…”

That’s how it was. Because it’s So Yeon. Because you’re like this, I can’t keep my composure.

As he gazed at So Yeon’s face, which had brightened like a fully bloomed hibiscus, Seo Jun covered her lips with his bright lips.

This sudden and passionate kiss was not his fault.

It was all So Yeon’s fault for touching a motionless person’s lips first.

For making me feel like a naive scarecrow.

Around 5 p.m., an upscale sedan entered the outdoor parking lot of the broadcasting station and parked in a suitable spot. Right next to it was the company car that the two women had driven and was parked there.

After turning off the engine, Seo Jun looked out the car window and waited patiently for So Yeon to finish her work and come out of the broadcasting station.

“Ha…”

Unconsciously, Seo Jun let out a long sigh.

My son is on the other side of the Earth.

Accepting that fact still felt awkward, but thinking of Hyun Woo, his chest ached involuntarily. Moreover, although So Yeon, who had hidden the existence of the child until now, surprised him, he now had a clear reason to make her his woman.

But why do I still feel uneasy? It’s as if it’s not in my grasp even though it is. It’s a strange feeling, like feeling uncomfortable about my own possessions. Well, I should have scolded and nagged at So Yeon once or twice.
Certainly, I have translated the Korean paragraph into English while keeping the exact same number of lines as the original. Here is the translation:

Around the time when deep concerns were growing due to Eom So Yeon, who seemed somehow unreliable, two women came out of the broadcasting station’s main gate, catching Seo Jun’s attention.

“Get in here, Ms. Eom So Yeon.”

As So Yeon and Do Soon approached the company car, Seo Jun, who had opened the driver’s seat door wide, flicked his finger toward So Yeon.

It was an invitation to get into his car.

“…”

As soon as she saw Seo Jun, So Yeon, who was already uneasy, quickly closed the car door and glanced around nervously. Although the spacious outdoor parking lot was empty, it was close to the broadcasting station, where reporters looking for a scoop often roamed, so her concern was not entirely unfounded.

But it seemed like So Yeon’s worries were of no concern to Seo Jun. He completely opened the car door, stepped out, and leaned in close to So Yeon, placing his lips near her ear.

“…”

Whispered Seo Jun, indicating that he had come to pick her up to avoid her running away.

Whether Do Soon had heard the playful words from So Yeon or not, she shot an unimpressed look at Seo Jun.

“What’s going on? Don’t you think about Hyun Woo, who’s anxiously waiting for his mom in Canada? We need to hurry and go pick up our son. You’re making our So Yeon anxious, and as a dad, I should comfort her! Right?”

As Do Soon’s speech, reminiscent of a hen that dotes on her friend, poured out like a machine gun, So Yeon, who was flustered, quickly explained.

“Do Soon, I’m sorry I couldn’t tell you sooner. I’m going to Canada with Director Lee. I still have some things to settle with him, so I was planning to tell you everything tomorrow…”

“Well, that’s a relief. Anyway, there’s no problem now, right?”

“Of course.”

In reality, Do Soon’s mind was so chaotic that she couldn’t think of anything else. Just the fact that Goo Won Hoo had suddenly entered her life was enough to drive her crazy.

“Well then, it’s settled. I’ll pick you up in Nonhyeon-dong tomorrow according to the schedule. Goodbye for now! Please take care, Director Lee!”

With a snort like a rooster that dotes on her friend, Do Soon finished speaking and quickly drove away from the parking lot.

So Yeon couldn’t take her eyes off Do Soon’s car until it disappeared from sight. For some reason, Do Soon, who had looked unusually absent-minded and confused today, continued to linger in her mind.

“What should I do? I think Do Soon is not feeling well.”

“Why, what happened?”

“I think Do Soon is a fan of Tae Seo Jun. But now that I’m like this with my brother, it must be heartbreaking for her, even if she can’t say anything.”

So Yeon spoke with a worried expression, and Seo Jun smiled as he replied.

“I understand what you mean, but I don’t think it’s because of that. Do Soon isn’t the type to hold back on saying what’s on her mind, especially to you.”

“Well, now that you mention it.”

The sun was slowly setting in the west.

Seo Jun hurried on his way back home.