“Thank you for your time.”
“It’s nothing.”
“Ah.”
As San turned to leave, he whispered a final request.
“Please keep it a secret that I was here today.”
“Of course.”
Suk-hee nodded mechanically.
Her gaze remained unfocused, her pupils half-relaxed.
With a serene smile, he quietly left the orphanage.
He then swiftly drove out through the forested path.
While driving, he replayed what Suk-hee had told him.
The abuse by the deceased principal, Choi Kap-hoon, primarily took place one-on-one with victims in secluded and hidden spaces.
Children who had suffered persistent abuse from a young age might not even be aware that they were gaslit.
This would mean they could never have dreamt of seeking help. The growing pain and fear turned into their anxieties, sorrows, and nightmares, all of which became fodder for the Mongmas.
Why then did Gam Yeong-hee try to expose Choi Kap-hoon’s misdeeds?
It seemed to conflict with her philosophy of seeking convenience and peace.
Maybe, that too was part of a pre-planned scheme.
Even the fearless Choi Kap-hoon would have felt immense fear and horror in the face of death.
The fire’s origin point was traced back to a trash can in the dining area.
The culprit was never identified.
Some victims died from the incident, while others are still undergoing treatment.
The place was still a sanctuary for the Mongmas.
But even all the tragedies there couldn’t compare to the nightmares Kang experienced.
Hence, it’s highly probable that the incident was also designed as a part of the misfortune mapped out for Kang’s life.
Even if Sapa’s sacrifice was foreseen, it wasn’t strange.
His death directly led to Seo Kang’s loss.
Whoever was behind it all was definitely a vicious individual.
San felt a more rigorous protection plan was needed.
Concluding his thoughts, San immediately called Kang.
[Dash] Yes, San.
“Where are you?”
[Dash] Han River.“Are you exercising?”
[Dash] Taking a break right now. Met Jane.He didn’t inquire further.
Jane would be right beside her, so it was best not to have a conversation that could arise suspicion.
“I’ll be nearby.”
[Dash] Alright, got it.It seemed she understood his intentions as she responded naturally.
A short while later.
Kang and Jane found a spot near the riverbank, sitting on stairs by a hill.
The city’s night view and the lights pouring from the bridge brilliantly reflected on the water.
“Honey. Want some beer?”
“No, water will do.”
As she shook the water bottle beside her, Jane spoke.
“In that case, I’ll quickly get some ramen. Wait for a bit.”
She hurriedly set the beer can on the steps and rushed up.
Wearing a flashy pink tracksuit embroidered with a tiger on the back and chest.
Being clad in such attire made her even more conspicuous.
Nevertheless, Jane warmly engaged in small talk with those who recognized her, never forgetting to show fan service.
She was so different from him who, being shy, had always tried to hide himself since his debut.
Kang rested her chin on her hands and watched Jane walk away, then shifted her gaze to the water.
The pitch-black Han River was so deep that its depth was unfathomable.
She checked her surroundings again.
Shadows under the bridge.
Shadows beneath the streetlights and trees.
Perhaps because everything was overshadowed, nothing seemed particularly frightening.
It felt as if San was watching over her from anywhere.
But then.
“Excuse me.”
An unfamiliar man approached Kang.
Kang turned her head.
A stranger stood there, looking down at her.
Thankfully, due to the baseball cap she wore, her face was mostly shadowed, and with the mask on, only the right eye was half visible.
So, she thought it would be difficult for anyone to recognize her.
“What is it?”
Facing the man’s intent gaze, Kang was the first to ask.
His lips slowly parted.
“Excuse me, but…”
“……. ”
“Do you have company?”
Ah.
So that was it.
She lowered her cap a bit more and answered softly.
“Yes, I do.”
But the man didn’t seem willing to leave easily.
He even leaned in more closely and asked again.
“A man or a woman?”
Kang’s brows furrowed.
His very question indicated that he had been watching her and Jane from the start.
When she didn’t answer, he brazenly sat next to her and continued.
“If it’s not rude, may I have your phone number?”
“It’s rude.”
“Come on, just give it to me. I’ve been watching you, and I really like your style. It’s totally my type.”
“……. ”
“Ah, did I beat around the bush too much about you having a good figure? Should I have just said it straight?”
She wasn’t even angry at his blatant attitude.
She was only thinking of how she could dismiss the man without revealing her identity.
Kang, chin resting in her hands, gazed at the flowing Han River for a while before responding.
“I have a boyfriend.”
“Ah…… really?”
His voice trailed off.
Was he flustered?
She wished he would just disappear.
However, what he said next was enough to corner Kang even more.
“So, can I spill the beans on Dispatch?”
“……. ”
“Seo Kang is dating.”
Why She Is Still Unmoved (Female-dominant)
One-line summary: He uses various methods to seek her affection, but she remains unmoved.
Synopsis:
Si Qingyu is a doctor who has saved countless lives and enjoys tranquility.
Luo Shaoxuan is ruthless, deeply scheming, and the top young master in the capital. He admires Si Qingyu.
Luo Shaoxuan: I want to be the only one in your eyes and heart.
Features a cold and calm female lead vs A noble and scheming male lead.
There will be both sweetness and torture towards the male after their marriage.
