Kang Hyun, who seemed to have taken a bath meanwhile, showed up without a sound as usual and put a cold grain of rice in his mouth.
“No, I’ve eaten.”
Even while rejecting, Ji An felt the need for a conversation and cautiously opened her mouth from the seat across.
“Shall I warm it up for you?”
“No, it’s fine.”
Having always eaten homecooked meals with fresh rice and hot soup, Kang Hyun’s meal felt too cold.
The garnish, which must have dripped with grease, had hardened stiffly. The spare ribs spat out oil as if they had been waiting, and the seaweed soup exuded a cold air.
How was I supposed to enjoy eating that?
The man, with his deeply set eyes, mechanically moved his jaw with chopsticks in his hand.
Ah……
It’s not about savoring the taste.
Ji An raised her hand and pressed on her chest. Again, there was a sharp pain near her solar plexus.
The moment she caught sight of Tae Kang Hyun casually exercising, thump, she felt like her entire body was sinking downwards.
Could it be the aftermath of the accident?
It felt like her heart, which had been vigorously performing its role till now, had some foreign substance seeped into it, causing it to creak.
“Are you having a hard time? Uh, I mean…….”
Her brain was having issues, not her heart, and her mouth blurted out.
Startled by her own unexpected question, Ji An added an excuse for mitigation.
“I heard you’re still in pain.”
“No.”
Dark eyes, reminiscent of a deep abyss, turned towards Ji An.
“It’s just that the slowly flowing time is tedious.”
Their gazes got intertwined because Ji An was staring intently at Kang Hyun.
His parched pupils quivered ever so slightly. It was as if a stone had been thrown into a placid lake, causing a small ripple.
Seeing the same face again, nostalgia surged in like a tidal wave.
It’s been too long since I’ve seen a living Seo Yoon. That must be why.
If it were really you, how wonderful it would be to sit across from you again.
If I could touch you just once.
Despite regretting that day when I lost Seo Yoon, I still can’t shed tears.
If I had been a person who could cry in the first place, you would still be by my side.
After all, it was me who killed you, as I could never understand your longlasting loneliness and despair.
Still, I have believed it’s not an eternal goodbye.
I don’t know if I can be forgiven, but I have lived for 4 years hoping to return to your side.
“Did I get accepted because I look like her twin? Let me clarify again, I am absolutely not a twin.”
“I don’t know why they sent Ms. Seo Ji An here without telling her important facts. If you’re not a twin, unfortunately, you should look for another place.”
“……Today is my first day at work. I’ve already quit my parttime job and even signed the contract! Look at this, I thought it was a scam. The conditions were too good.”
After hearing the shocking remark beyond the twin issue, Ji An held up the collapsing sky and blushed.
Her sympathy for Kang Hyun crumbled down along with it.
“I’ve never seen the contract.”
“You’re not the one who hired me?”
“No.”
“Oh my God, I bragged everywhere!”
She lost the lifeline she had barely grabbed amidst the severe employment crisis.
She had thought she would be able to lighten her parents’ burden. She felt an overwhelming desire to cry.
Kang Hyun, who had been watching Ji An’s varying expressions as she spoke, abruptly rose from his seat.
“I’m sorry, I’ve been too noisy while you were eating….”
Hurriedly silencing himself, Kang Hyun bolted to the bathroom.
After a few dry heaves, all the food he had forced into his stomach came out in a rush.
He vomited as if spewing blood and turned on the faucet at the sink.
His physiological response made the corners of his eyes turn red and hot.
Seeing Ji An’s face, looking happy even as she caused unnecessary trouble, was like being pricked all over by a thousand needles.
The happiness he had stolen from Seo Yoon.
When had the once joyful Seo Yoon stopped smiling?
“Seo Yoon.”
When had you started to fade away?
What had I done to you?
Ji An, who had been aimlessly lingering, followed the palefaced Kang Hyun when he returned.
They say you don’t bother a dog while it’s eating. Why did he start a conversation?
As Kang Hyun was heading towards his study, he abruptly stopped and turned around.
“Uh!”
Ji An, whose breath had stopped, barely managed to keep from falling backward.
It was a relief she hadn’t smashed her head into his chest.
“You have flexible hours.”
“Excuse me?”
“Come and go as you please. I mostly use the study, so you can do whatever you want in the living room. Except for entering the bedroom, you can use anything.”
“….and work?”
“I’ll tell you when I need something. However, I do have a request.”
If that’s what you wish, I’d be glad.
I hope you resent me, the one who made you unhappy, while seeing a different you who smiles happily.
If this is the punishment for the remaining year, I’ll gladly accept it.
Please, wait for me there.
Male lead is a clingy little husband
One-line summary: The male lead is initially an arrogant, noble, love-deprived brat, later a cute, clingy, scheming little jealous one.
Introduction:
One day, Lu Yuner’s soul transmigrates into a female-dominant world. She enters the Imperial Academy and takes up the position of a doctoral instructor, teaching classes and grading schoolwork.
One day, she encounters the young prince Su Qingwan secretly skipping class from the male academy.
As a result, Su Qingwan is punished.
From then on, Su Qingwan sees Lu Yuner as a “thorn in his side”.
But before long, this “thorn” becomes the person he cherishes most, and he goes to great lengths to win Lu Yuner’s affection.
Mini scene 1:
One day, the sun is high in the sky but Su Qingwan still hasn’t gotten up for class.
Servant Xiaoyuan: “Young prince, it’s time for class. You’ll be late otherwise.”
Su Qingwan says arrogantly: “I’m not going. I am the esteemed prince, my status is so noble, why should I suffer this hardship? Besides, isn’t learning all this just to please women? Hmph, they’re not worthy!”
Mini scene 2:
After Su Qingwan falls for someone, he completely changes. He no longer skips class and diligently learns how to be a good husband and father. But he discovers that Sister Yuner is always surrounded by admirers.
Drunk and overcome with jealousy one day, he clings to Lu Yuner, crying beautifully like a pear blossom in the rain.
Su Qingwan: “Qingwan likes Sister Yuner.”
Lu Yuner: “Young prince, you’re drunk.”
Su Qingwan: “Qingwan isn’t drunk. Qingwan likes Sister Yuner, likes you so much, likes you to bits…” Before he can finish, Lu Yuner’s eyes flash with emotion and she leans in closer.
[Reading Guide]
1. The female lead is gentle, gracious, humble and polite but not weak. The male lead is initially an arrogant, noble, love-deprived brat, later a cute, clingy, scheming little jealous one.
2. 1v1, a bit torturous in the beginning but definitely sweet later on.
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