Whispers of Autumn Wind (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 46

As expected, the moment she returned to her lodging after breakfast, Grandmother’s scolding began—and it was fierce.

“Do you have any idea how ridiculous you looked? Do you enjoy becoming a laughingstock in front of others?”

Ga Eul had never been scolded by Grandmother, especially not after her father passed away. Yet now, with a cold expression, Grandmother raised her voice at her.

“What’s wrong with you? What exactly are you doing, caught between CEO Ki, Lawyer Jung, and Woo Jin?”

“Grandmother, I’m sorry. It was my fault.”

Ga Eul readily admitted her wrongdoing. Still, deep down, she harbored the faint hope that if she explained clearly about her agreement with Lawyer Jeong Se Hyun, even Grandmother would understand.

“If you don’t conduct yourself properly, how am I supposed to face your mother later? CEO Ki, Lawyer Jung, and Woo Jin—they’re all good people. You mustn’t toy with their feelings as if it’s some kind of joke!”

“I know. But this morning, it was because Lawyer Jung asked me. He said his uncle was trying to get involved with some strange woman, so he begged me to pretend we were dating.”

“There are requests you may accept—and others you must refuse!”

Ga Eul had assumed Grandmother would chuckle and let it go once she heard the explanation, but instead, Grandmother grew even angrier. Ga Eul was at a loss.

“Rumors are already spreading around the neighborhood that you’re dating the company president—yet Woo Jin keeps coming around, and now you’re whispering sweet nothings with Lawyer Jung too. What do you think people will make of you?”

“I’m sorry.”

Grandmother’s words were completely justified, so Ga Eul apologized immediately.

But Grandmother, everyone’s already heard the rumors that I’m dating the president—and yet the president says he’s leaving for the U.S. He’s already preparing to go, and he’s not taking me with him, saying I belong here in our neighborhood.

Ga Eul recalled the conversation between Gi Dae Woong and Se Hyun she’d seen in the dashcam footage from Dae Woon’s car.

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