In their eyes, there was no sign of concern or affection towards Lajin.
Jaehun noticed that their restlessness and anxiety were not for Lajin but because of their own presence.
When they talked about Lajin, just by looking at their eyes and attitude, Jaehun could clearly see how she had been living.
He now realized that her flawless personality and thoroughness were hardened by the environment where she had to handle everything on her own.
Unlike Jaehun, whose parents had passed away, Lajin had grown up thinking she was in a harmonious family, just because.
“When did you adopt her?”
In a more piercing and cold tone than before, Sukyoung spoke, trembling lips.
“Uh, when she was nine years old…”
“Even though she has been part of the family for quite a long time, you, as secretaries… No, you don’t know anything about Lajin.”
At Jaehun’s mention of ‘Lajin,’ Sukyoung and Youngho seemed to have their internal organs jumping out of their throats.
In his voice saying ‘Lajin,’ there was an affection and friendliness that could only be expressed in private relationships.
Oh, come to think of it… It seemed like he had heard that when Lajin joined the company, a senior from university had scouted her.
He vaguely remembered not reacting properly to Lajin’s words, perhaps worried that Eugene might get upset.
Also, he was glad that the amount of money he could bring home had increased just because she got a job at a large company.
“Inconsiderate.”
Were there words that didn’t suit Lajin as much as that one?
She always treated people sincerely. She never deceived others for her own gain or exaggerated her achievements, and she was so honest and upright that she could be called naive.
She tended not to reveal her inner thoughts, not because she had other thoughts, but simply because of her consideration for others.
To think that her parents, the people who should know her the most, didn’t know that.
“In my opinion, you seem more inconsiderate.”
Despite trying to respect them as Lajin’s family.
There was no longer any reason to be polite to those who did not consider Lajin as family.
“Even if you adopted her, talking badly about your daughter in front of your boss. You not only lost your manners but also lost your sense of ethics.”
“W-What are you saying?”
“W-Well, even if that’s the case, how could you say such things…”
“You need to find out where Lajin is. That way, the punishment you have to bear might decrease a little.”
“W-We really have no idea where she went…”
Sukyoung closed her mouth. If she said one more word, Jaehun might rush at them and strangle them.
His gaze was as fierce and terrifying as that.
“This is an opportunity to prove yourselves. Let’s see how determined you are about your lives.”
If they couldn’t find out about Lajin’s whereabouts, it would be considered as a lack of determination in their lives, and they would end up living a pitiful life rather than dying.
Understanding Jaehun’s words, Sukyoung and Youngho trembled and bowed deeply.
Jaehun, who treated Lajin’s adoptive parents with respect, turned to the entrance.
Bang. As soon as he closed the door, he breathed heavily and splashed his face with cold water.
How difficult it must have been for her all this time.
Lajin, who was not welcomed by her family, had a relationship with a lover that was about to end.
Unlike himself, who had someone like Eugene, she was completely alone.
Without anyone on her side.
“Ha.”
Jaehun pressed his left chest with his palm. The pain felt like someone was brutally stabbing his heart.
Was this how it felt to have your heart torn apart?
“Did Jung Sunwoo know everything?”
So, was that the reason he looked at her with such a pitiful gaze?
Therefore, did Lajin, too, lean on and rely on him rather than herself?
In the end… did the two of them have a connection?
Just thinking about it felt like needles piercing through his entire body.
No, it couldn’t be. The way Lajin looked at me, her emotions were genuine. Jaehun could be sure of that.
That’s why my heart, which has been described as an ice-cold person, collapsed at that moment.
At least during the time we spent together, I wanted to believe that she was loyal to me.
Jaehun took a deep breath and called Sunwoo with trembling hands.
Jaehun’s pupils enlarged for a moment. He had thought that Sunwoo wouldn’t answer his call.
[Dash] Jaehun, what’s going on?In Sunwoo’s nonchalant voice, Jaehun felt as if he were emerging from being trapped in ice.
Jaehun was someone who, when he had a goal, concentrated all his efforts on it. Right now, he had to find Lajin.
He couldn’t afford to lose her like this. Losing control for a moment could ruin everything.
His frozen mind began to work again.
“How have you been?”
[Dash] Ah… I’ve been doing well.“When we last met at the restaurant, the farewell seemed a bit awkward. It bothered me the whole time.”
In just a few seconds, Jaehun’s voice had become surprisingly calm.
As if nothing had happened.
Male lead is a Destined Young Husband (Female-dominant)
One-sentence summary: Wife-master, listen to my explanation!
Li Ruantang, a young lady from a prestigious family, stumbled and fell. When she woke up, she saw a noble and beautiful young man sitting by her bedside, wiping away tears.
The young master had slightly reddened eyes, and his every move exuded charm.
The sight made Li Ruantang’s eyes hot and her heart flutter. After all, she had made a bet with the young master Meng from the neighboring family. If she couldn’t marry a husband before the end of the year, she would have to admit defeat and give up the jade she had worked so hard to obtain.
Outside the window, the flowers were in full bloom.
Rather than losing the bet, the jade, and her face, Li Ruantang calculated that it would be better to seek marriage with the young master in front of her, killing three birds with one stone.
…
Meng Jun never thought that an accident during a spring outing would lead to them rolling down a cliff and into a river, yet still survive.
Now they were trapped in an unknown village, and Meng Jun had overheard that the family who had rescued them had their own intentions.
After all, it was Li Ruantang who had lost her mind and sought marriage first. He was only trying to protect himself!
Glancing at Li Ruantang, who was listing her own merits, the young husband’s voice softened, and he blushed as he lied, “W-wife-master, Wife-master, don’t you remember me?”
The young husband’s voice was clear and handsome, coaxing Li Ruantang’s heart to be soft and sweet, and she spared no effort to protect him.
It wasn’t until they returned to the capital that Li Ruantang suddenly remembered.
When they had fallen off the cliff, in order not to implicate Wei Yunruo, whom he secretly admired, the young husband had instead pulled her, who was slightly farther away, down the cliff with him…
Short summary by Yuushi L: Initially, the male lead (ML) liked another girl, while the female lead (FL) liked the ML. Both fell off a cliff. The FL temporarily lost her memory, and the ML, fearing others might take advantage of him, claimed FL was his wife while they were staying in a village. Later, when they returned home, the FL regained her memories and remembered that the ML liked someone else, so she kept her distance from him. However, during their time living together in the countryside, the ML’s view of the FL had completely changed. From this point, his pursuit of the FL begins.
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