“You kept me from saying anything earlier, and now you want me to say something about how you look?”

When Soyeon asked, narrowing her eyes, Seojun slowly unfastened his seatbelt and said.

“When did I?”

“Your driving is top-notch. Is the one driving Soyeon a different personality? Quite tough.”

“Well, I hear that often. If you don’t like my driving, you can call Director Park Sung-ho right now.”

Park Sung-ho and Director Bong are probably waiting for me at the pension. What’s the use of people saying this and that? Of course, Seojun, who had no intention of doing so, stretched out his long arms and even unfastened Soyeon’s seatbelt.

“I’ll drive.”

“Rather, call your brother’s car. We’re going back to Seoul today anyway.”

“No, we’re not going today.”

“Then, what are you going to do?”

“I’ll go to my cottage after seeing you enter the accommodation. I’ll wait there until Soyeon finishes her work.”

“Oh, I…”
A few months ago, Taeseojun’s property in Yangpyeong that they had visited was nearby. Now that it came to mind, Soyeon nodded slowly, glancing around the dark and secluded path surrounded by trees.

The rain, urging the arrival of autumn, was gradually intensifying as it hit the car window. Suddenly, Soyeon recalled the incident that had occurred during the filming of the second part, and the worrisome feelings she had kept in her heart at that time surfaced.

“What should we do now? Everyone must have noticed.”

“Do as you please.”

As if it didn’t matter, Seojun’s voice was resolute.

He had ignored Jung Hwa in front of people and praised Soyeon proudly. As a result, O Minjeong’s pride was severely damaged.

Above all, unless someone is a fool, everyone would probably know that Soyeon and he have a special relationship.

But, so what?

“Since it turned out like this, why not just publicly announce it?”

“What…?”

Surprised by the unexpected suggestion, Soyeon widened her eyes.

“Let everyone know. That Eum Soyeon secretly gave birth to Taeseojun’s child and now holds my life in her hands.”

“Taeseo… Mr. Taeseo’s life in my hands? I didn’t do such a thing.”

Seojun, who pinched Soyeon’s cheek before she could respond, playfully narrowed his eyes.

“It’s a joke. In fact, it’s the opposite.”

Soyeon had nothing to say in response.

At first, their lips met firmly, and Seojun, who greedily captured Soyeon’s small and plump lips, pulled her towards him onto his thigh. Although Soyeon resisted the sudden kiss, it was futile.

The kiss became deeper, and the atmosphere inside the car became truly cozy. The deserted road, seemingly empty, became even quieter with the night rain. Seojun, caressing Soyeon, held her with his large hands as if he were a fish in water.

“Wait a minute. If we do this here…”

“Is it okay elsewhere?”

“Stop tempting me.”

“I thought you were crazy all day. It’s all because of someone.”

Seojun persistently provoked Soyeon by breathing warm air into her ear, causing his eye color to darken.

“Can’t you appreciate me a bit?”

“…”

“Can’t you trust only me and let yourself go once?”

“…”

Are you in your right mind now?

The lips that were about to say those words were sealed.

Contradicting sincerity, Soyeon whispered, injecting words opposite to her true feelings.

“If it’s not Taeseojun, who else can I trust?”

It was an inexplicable allure.