Eunjae, who had finished getting ready, paused as she descended the stairs. It was because of the driver who was waiting for her in front of the entrance door.
As their eyes met, he nodded in greeting, and Eunjae also followed suit by bowing her head.
The weather was as gloomy as her mood.
Eunjae stared blankly at the damp, gray city. Then her gaze naturally turned toward the driver’s seat.
It felt different from the times Mr. Kim had driven her.
It wasn’t just an unfamiliar atmosphere. She felt suffocated by a sense of being watched, a feeling that she shouldn’t deviate from the predetermined path.
Suddenly, Eunjae wondered why the driver had been hired. Lately, Sunwoo had been full of questions.
“Madam, we have arrived.”
The thoughts that had been constantly stretching out due to the driver’s voice abruptly stopped. Hurriedly grabbing her handbag, Eunjae got out of the car.
Throughout her time entering the academy building, she couldn’t help but feel the driver’s gaze on her. The driver who came down with her seemed determined to watch her enter the building until the end.
Feeling annoyed at being monitored, Eunjae abruptly stopped and turned back to exit the building.
“Um, today, I only have academy classes.”
“I know.”
Eunjae let out a deep sigh at his response.
It was as expected.
It was a conversation they had just had this morning. All of her schedules were being shared in real-time. It was uncomfortable.
“After the academy, I want to spend some time personally.”
“Personally…?”
For some reason, the driver, who had an embarrassed expression, spoke again.
“Then I will take you there.”
“No, I’ll be around here.”
“That… aside from simply escorting you, there are instructions from the professor.”
“I’ll talk to Mr. Sunwoo about it. I’ll take responsibility, so you don’t have to worry about that part.”
“If you say that… I’m sorry, Madam.”
Unable to add any more words, Eunjae couldn’t say anything more due to the driver’s firm attitude.
Yesterday and today, the contact came exactly at the end of her schedule.
After finishing the academy class and heading home in the car, Eunjae looked out at the rainy scenery.
Perhaps it was because of that incident earlier.
The air in the silent car felt awkward, and when the driver asked if she could turn on the radio, Eunjae nodded slowly.
Listening to the news that the monsoon was expected to continue until next week, Eunjae leaned her head against the car window.
Thick raindrops were still falling from the sky.
When Eunjae returned home, she took out the suitcase from the dressing room, as she had decided. It was the same suitcase she had used when she came from her family’s house to the apartment.
Pulling out the suitcase and standing there, Eunjae couldn’t do anything.
When I get home, I need to pack. Despite making such a resolution, I stood in front of the suitcase for a while, like someone who has forgotten what to do.
I had to leave as soon as possible, even if I couldn’t face him. I didn’t want to inflict more pain on his already wounded heart because of people.
Above all, I didn’t want to see him hating and resenting our father, whom he believes is a good person like iron.
Even if he’s that kind of father, the fact that he is my father will not change.
“Okay. Bring exactly 100 million won by the end of this week. I’ll keep it a secret from Yoon Sunwoo. Are you watching here at this time next week?”
Eunjae opened a drawer, recalling Kwon Seungcheol’s words. Then she opened the account book her mother had given her a long time ago.
30 million won.
Knowing how urgent that money was, it was money she couldn’t afford to spend even a penny of.
Kwon Seungcheol knows that he won’t be satisfied no matter how much money I give him. When the money runs out, he will come looking for me again, and when that money runs out, he will come looking for me again.
Just as Sunwoo had mentioned someday.
“I’m sorry, but I don’t have any money to give you.”
I should let him go for now. I have to buy time by talking like that until everything is settled.
I need to find out about hospitals where Mom can continue treatment. And also a house where Mom and I can live alone.
Since I have a cooking license, finding a job in that field might be a bit easier. Despite thinking that, a sigh involuntarily escaped me, leaving various lingering feelings about the current part-time job.
For the first time, there was something I wanted to do, and for the first time, my heart pounded. There might not be a place with such good conditions for my abilities, and such a high salary.
“Sigh…”
While folding the passbook and putting it deep in the drawer, Eunjae’s eyes caught the purple umbrella.
An umbrella she received as a gift from Sunwoo.
As she lifted it, another umbrella of the same color remained in the drawer. It was an umbrella she bought with an excited heart upon hearing that the monsoon was coming.
I wanted to feel that moment when I walked in the rain without any thoughts.
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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