Together with three people, Yeonhee, who moved from the terrace to the reception room, approached Soyeon and Seojun, rising from the sofa like welcoming with open arms.

“Oh my, the youngest son of Chairman is already here. Well, just stay there; why bother getting up. Seojun, sit down, sit.”

When Eom Soyeon and Tae Seojun sat side by side on the sofa arranged in a ‘ㄷ’ shape, the husband and wife also took their seats in an ‘ㄴ’ shape.

However, Yeonhee’s gaze became peculiar.

Tae Seojun, sitting so close to his daughter that it felt strangely uncomfortable.

‘Mom, according to Hyunwoo, as he grows up, doesn’t he resemble someone more? That’s what Tae Seojun says.’

In Yeonhee’s mind, the words Soyeon had said before about her second daughter echoed again.

But that wasn’t the only strange thing.

The sudden visit of Chairman Tae and his wife. The tender gaze that couldn’t be taken away from Hyunwoo during the few days they were here.

If she couldn’t read any signs from them, it would be a lie, but accepting that feeling as it was seemed difficult in many ways.

“How did you come to see your parents? It was so nice to see you in a drama with our child, and now that I see you in person, you’re incredibly tall. Your figure is so attractive that I don’t know where to look.”

Journeying through time, Jo Yeonhee, who had forcefully pushed aside her intuition that said there was no way that guy and Tae Seojun were the same person, burst into laughter, and opened her mouth toward Seojun with a smile like carbonated water.

“Thank you for your kind words. Nice to meet you. I am Tae Seojun.”

As soon as Seojun finished greeting with a calm tone, there was a brief silence. The tension began to build up steadily from this moment.

A silent reception room like the calm before a storm.

The six people’s crossing gazes created a subtle whirlwind. Then, Chairman Tae, with an expression that depicted resignation, turned his gaze towards Seojun.

In his gaze toward his son, there was a serious intention that meant for Seojun to handle this difficult matter well.

“Soyeon, it’s not the first time you’ve met. You should greet.”

As Professor Eom, who seemed to have understood something and let out a deep sigh, spoke, Soyeon, who had erased the pressure in this place politely bowed her head to Chairman Tae and his wife.

“I greet you. I am Eom Soyeon.”

“But, Soyeon… ”

Yeonhee revealed her impatience that could no longer be postponed.

“I heard that the person who is Hyunwoo’s father is coming, but where is he? I know well what you’re worried about. I won’t say anything harsh, so if he’s hiding somewhere, tell him to come out soon.”

Facing the blatantly visible reality, Yeonhee swept her gaze around the reception room. However, the guy she had called a scoundrel was nowhere to be seen.

“Mom, over here…”

Soyeon’s watery eyes were fixed on the person next to her. Then the eyes of the four people focused on Seojun. Seojun’s gaze toward Soyeon was also not ordinary.
Perplexed by the situation, Yeonhee could only feel bewildered.

“Because of Chairman and Madam, it might be difficult to speak, but since you already know about your affairs, there’s no need for excessive politeness.”

“Mom, that’s not it…”

Just as Soyeon was about to explain more precisely, the maid, who had brought tea from the kitchen, gave a signal.

“May I serve the tea?”

“Oh, that can wait.”

Yeonhee quickly said to the maid, perhaps fearing that her son might receive a splash of water or a hot tea ceremony.

Agreeing with Mrs. Tae’s intention, Yeonhee pulled Soyeon’s arm again.

“Go on with what you were saying.”

“So, this person is…”

Just before Soyeon could reveal that this person is Hyunwoo’s father, Seojun intervened.

“I’ll do it.”

Typical of Tae Seojun. Stretching out his large hand, Seojun gently covered Soyeon’s cold hand. With a calm and firm voice, he spoke.

“Father, Mother, the person becoming Hyunwoo’s father is right here. I apologize for causing concerns during this time.”

As if promising never to let go, Seojun held Soyeon’s hand even tighter. His dignified and neat gaze was solemn.

“Oh, Mother? Sorry? So, Soyeon… Is it true? So, are you asking me to believe this situation? Maybe he said he couldn’t come, so you asked Soyeon to bring him. To take Hyunwoo away.”

Swallowing her dry saliva, a perplexed Yeonhee spoke in a fluster.

“Mom, no. It’s not like that. Even if Hyunwoo is in a hurry, how could I arrange such a thing?”

“Is this all true?”

“Yes.”

With a brief answer, when Soyeon nodded her head, everyone except Yeonhee tightly closed their mouths.

“Oh… What is going on! Why aren’t you saying anything? Did you, by any chance…”

It was.

“Oh, my goodness!”

It was fortunate that her voice didn’t rise. Yeonhee’s head was spinning so much that she couldn’t make heads or tails of the situation.

“Calm down, dear.”

Professor Eom, who had solidified Yeonhee’s back, calmly opened his lips, which had been closed all along.