She began, though her heart was heavy. The invitation for shopping was partly to apologize for not having paid much attention to Do-hee lately. But the necessity to probe her like this made her uneasy.
Haeyeon sighed internally but restrained herself. If there ever was a time to ask, it was now, during this coincidental meeting. She forced a cheerful expression, whereas Do-hee’s face showed evident surprise.
“Unnie? Why last year?”
“Oh. About the accident last year.”
Haeyeon hesitated, unsure how to proceed with little information at hand. As Do-hee inquired again with a heavy voice, Haeyeon tried to mask her expression. Do-hee’s face turned pale, indicating her awareness of the accident.
‘Maybe I shouldn’t have asked.’
Regret and guilt filled Haeyeon at the sight of Do-hee’s sad eyes and disturbed face. Do-hee was as dear to her as a blood relative, and she couldn’t bear causing her distress. Finally, Haeyeon spoke.
“…Miss.”
“Yes…?”
Seeing Do-hee’s almost tearful face, Haeyeon bit the inside of her lip.
‘I should stop.’
It seemed enough. If Do-hee already knew about the accident, that was sufficient. Haeyeon’s heart sank further. Do-hee’s knowledge of the accident meant it was either too significant to hide or in a state impossible to conceal.
It suggested both Do-ha and Do-hee had some involvement in the matter.
The news was controlled enough not to reach public, but not hidden from close family members,
That was the gravity of last year’s incident. Haeyeon forced a smile.
“I just wanted to say it’s okay now, so you don’t have to worry too much.”
“Really, unnie?”
“Of course. I don’t even remember it now.”
Haeyeon’s reassurance brought a smile back to Do-hee’s face, and she awkwardly continued eating.
“By the way, miss, what have you decided about studying abroad?”
Haeyeon quickly shifted the topic. It didn’t take long for the mood to return to normal. Seeing Do-hee happy just to be dining with her, Haeyeon felt reassured that she hadn’t probed any further.
After a pleasant meal, Haeyeon and Do-hee headed to the shopping floors. This time, it was Do-hee who had her arm linked with Haeyeon’s, walking with a spring in her step.
“Unnie, follow me closely today. It’s your first day at work, so I’ll take good care of you.”
Do-hee led Haeyeon around. During the meal, Haeyeon had mentioned she needed clothes for work, and Do-hee was eager to show off her beautiful unnie to the world from day one.
They chatted as they walked, and Do-hee took her to the second floor, where brands popular among young women in their 20s were located.
“Doesn’t this look too young?”
Haeyeon was doubtful about the clothes Do-hee recommended, but Do-hee laughed, covering her mouth.
“Unnie, you sound so old when you say that. Remember, you and I are both in our 20s.”
It was true. Haeyeon was at the tail end of her 20s, while Do-hee was in her prime.
“People might mistake us for friends, right?”
Do-hee said with pride, and Haeyeon rubbed her forehead in response.
“Trust me and try it on! Even little brother would like it.”
“Okay, I trust you, miss. Just this once.”
The pleated wide pants and suit set Do-hee picked out looked stylish and sophisticated.
Feeling awkward in pants since she usually wore skirts, Haeyeon entered the fitting room amidst excessive praise from Do-hee and the staff.
“Sigh. This is embarrassing.”
The voluminous outfit was difficult to pull off, especially for someone who didn’t usually wear such styles. Haeyeon felt awkward.
“Unnie, are you still not ready?”
Do-hee urged her from outside.
“Coming out now.”
Haeyeon emerged shyly and was immediately met with a fuss from both Do-hee and the store staff. She wanted to escape their exaggerated reactions as quickly as possible.
Finally, after trying on several outfits and making purchases, they left the store. Haeyeon also visited other shops, persuaded by Do-hee’s argument that her wardrobe needed diversity.
“Try this one next, unnie.”
“Okay.”
Haeyeon cheerfully tried on clothes, and Do-hee gave her a thumbs up.
“It suits you really well! Your sister has great taste.”
A staff member mistook them for sisters. Haeyeon often heard this when she was out with Do-hee.
“She’s not just pretty, but also has perfect taste.”
Haeyeon praised Do-hee, making her feign embarrassment. After the pleasant compliments, they decided to take a break.
“Shall we rest for a bit, unnie?”
“Sounds good.”
“Let’s go over there.”
Do-hee pointed to a seating area and hurried ahead, carrying several heavy shopping bags. Haeyeon wondered where she got such strength.
“Miss, don’t carry it all by yourself.”
As Haeyeon reached to help, Do-hee suddenly stopped. “Miss?” Haeyeon looked puzzled, but then followed Do-hee’s gaze. She saw two women in the distance, at the store they had just left.
“Why are they here…”
Do-hee muttered in a daze. Haeyeon was equally stunned.
Lee Soo-rin and Han Yoon-seo.
Their presence was an unexpected and surprising encounter.
My Arch-enemy Sealed My Memory and Said That He is My Husband
This is an incredibly captivating story that you absolutely shouldn’t miss! I’ll give a brief introduction here, and below you’ll find a detailed synopsis of the plot.
The female lead is a fierce and powerful demon king. The male lead is a once-in-a-millennium celestial lord, admired by the entire cultivation world.
They are equally matched, legendary rivals who have battled for centuries.
In the final duel, the female lead is gravely injured. The male lead saves her, seals her memories, and hides her true identity. He tells her that he is her fiancé. His entire life has been flawless—except for the one thing he never expected, never controlled, and never wanted to control: falling for his greatest enemy. She is his inner demon, his obsession.
When the female lead regains her memories, she is furious at his deception.
She makes his life a living hell.
And somehow, the male lead—possibly a total masochist—doesn’t mind at all. In fact, he’s happy she’s paying attention to him.
Yep, we’re back to my favorite trope: male lead suffering. If you love this kind of story, jump into the pit with me now!!!
Intro
Dong Xia lost her memory.
Her handsome and extremely powerful fiancé Li Qing comforted her: “It’s okay if you can’t remember. I’ll always be with you.”
Everyone thought Dong Xia’s ancestors must have burned incense to get such a perfect fiancé. He was the number one person in the immortal realm, yet he remained chaste and only loved her.
…
The day before marrying her fiancé, Dong Xia finally remembered everything.
She wasn’t suffering from memory loss at all.
Her arch-enemy had made her fake her death, destroyed her cultivation, replaced her memories, and pretended to be her deeply in love fiancé.
No wonder he said, “It’s okay if you can’t remember”!
Dong Xia laughed coldly as she pulled out her long knife: Li Qing, prepare to die 🙂
*
Li Qing, as the supreme being of the immortal realm, was the people’s shining beacon.
The only unknown stain in his life was his affection for Dong Xia, the ruler of the demon realm.
In the final battle of the war between immortals and demons, the sky collapsed and the earth shattered. The ruler of the demon realm was finally slain under the sword of the supreme being of the immortal realm, and everyone in the immortal realm applauded.
The cultivation world lost a ruler of the demon realm.
And in the back mountain of Li Qing’s cave dwelling, he secretly hid away a fiancée.
Notes:
1. The female lead is white on the outside, black on the inside, and the queen of flattery; the male lead repeatedly tests the edge of darkness, a VIP guest at the crematorium.
2. Fantasy cultivation world setting.
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