#75.

Late in the evening, the café near the hospital was filled with soft jazz music and dim lighting. Jung Seo-yeon was sitting by the window, waiting for Kim Tae-woo. Her elegant figure caught the eyes of those around her, but she sat quietly as if she didn’t notice.

Feeling the curious gazes directed at her, Jung Seo-yeon intentionally lowered her head slightly and made a shy gesture, tucking her hair behind her ear with her fingers. Her acting was perfect, and the people around her thought of her as just a pure and beautiful woman.

At the café entrance, Kim Tae-woo waved with a bright smile. Jung Seo-yeon spotted him and smiled, her face full of joy. She stood up gracefully to greet Kim Tae-woo.

,Oppa, over here.” Jung Seo-yeon’s voice was soft and affectionate.

Kim Tae-woo approached Jung Seo-yeon and gave her a light hug. “Have you been waiting long? Sorry, the surgery took a bit longer.”

Jung Seo-yeon shook her head. “No, I just got here too. I know you’re busy, oppa.”

The two sat down and ordered coffee. Kim Tae-woo started to speak. “Seo-yeon-ah, shall we talk about the honeymoon?”

Jung Seo-yeon’s eyes sparkled. “Yes, oppa. We decided to go to the Maldives, right?”

Kim Tae-woo seemed a little hesitant. “Well… I did book the Maldives, but you wouldn’t want to change it to somewhere else, would you? You might want a more active place.”

Jung Seo-yeon smiled softly. “Oppa, I just need to be with you. But if possible…” She lowered her head slightly and continued shyly. “I hope we have plenty of time alone together.”

A happy smile spread across Kim Tae-woo’s face. He held Jung Seo-yeon’s hand tightly. “Thank you so much, Seo-yeon-ah. I feel the same way.”

Jung Seo-yeon clasped Kim Tae-woo’s hand with both of hers. Her eyes looked loving and pure. “Oppa, anywhere would be paradise if I’m with you.”

Kim Tae-woo looked into Jung Seo-yeon’s eyes, seemingly lost in happiness. But he didn’t notice the calculating glint hidden deep within Jung Seo-yeon’s eyes. Jung Seo-yeon was playing the part of the perfect bride-to-be, and Kim Tae-woo was completely fooled by her act.

Jung Seo-yeon was satisfied with Kim Tae-woo’s reaction and smiled inwardly. ‘Soon everything will be over…’ she thought. But at that moment, Lee Han’s face flashed through her mind. Her eyes wavered for a moment, but she quickly regained her composure.

,Oppa, are the wedding preparations going well?” Jung Seo-yeon changed the subject.

Kim Tae-woo nodded. “Yeah, almost everything’s done. Don’t worry too much.”

The two spent time talking about the wedding preparations. But in a corner of Jung Seo-yeon’s mind, memories of Lee Han still lingered. She tried to ignore those complicated feelings, focusing on playing the part of the perfect bride-to-be.

–

Late in the evening, Kim Eun-ju’s house was filled with the warm laughter of a family. In the living room, Kim Eun-ju and Lee Hyun-woo were having a good time with Jin-woo. Jin-woo was playing with toys between his mom and dad, smiling brightly.

Kim Eun-ju was smiling as she looked at her son and husband, but an uncomfortable feeling was taking root in a corner of her mind. Suddenly, Han Soo-jin’s pregnancy news and Lee Han’s image came to mind, and a subtle jealousy rose in her chest.

,Hyun-woo-ya,” Kim Eun-ju opened her mouth cautiously. “Have you ever thought about Jin-woo having a sibling?”

Lee Hyun-woo’s eyes widened as if surprised by the sudden question. “Huh? Well… I thought Jin-woo was enough…”

Kim Eun-ju quickly pulled herself together after seeing Lee Hyun-woo’s flustered reaction. “Oh, it’s just… I suddenly thought about it when I heard Soo-jin-ssi was pregnant.”

Lee Hyun-woo smiled softly and hugged Kim Eun-ju. “It would be nice to have two kids, but I was worried it would be too hard on you. You’ve been busy with work lately…”

Even as Kim Eun-ju was held in her husband’s arms, a strange thought crossed her mind. ‘Could it be that he doesn’t want to hold me because I’m getting old?’ As soon as that thought arose, she was overcome with self-reproach. She knew very well that her husband wouldn’t do that, but she was ashamed of herself for having such thoughts.

At that moment, Lee Han’s face flashed through her mind. Kim Eun-ju closed her eyes tightly and tried to push the thought away.

Lee Hyun-woo gently stroked Kim Eun-ju’s back and said, “Then… shall we give it a try?”

Kim Eun-ju was surprised by those words and raised her head. A smile spread across her face without her even realizing it. “Really? Okay.”

Kim Eun-ju hugged her husband even tighter. Complex emotions flickered in her eyes. Happiness and guilt, anticipation and fear were mixed together.

,I love you.” Kim Eun-ju said in a small voice.

Lee Hyun-woo stroked her hair and replied. “I love you too.”

Tears welled up in Kim Eun-ju’s eyes when she heard those words. But in her heart, completely different emotions were swirling. The image of Han Soo-jin pregnant and Lee Han stroking her belly came to mind again, and jealousy pierced her heart.

‘If I… if I also had a child…’ Kim Eun-ju thought without realizing it. At that moment, she was shocked by her own thoughts. She couldn’t tell whether she wanted Lee Hyun-woo’s child or Lee Han’s child.

Jin-woo suddenly squeezed in between the two and hugged them. Kim Eun-ju and Lee Hyun-woo looked at each other and smiled. For that moment, everything seemed perfect. But in Kim Eun-ju’s heart, an incomprehensible desire was stirring.

‘With Lee Han-ssi…’ she murmured inwardly. Guilt washed over her immediately, but at the same time, she felt a secret thrill. Kim Eun-ju tried hard to hide these complex emotions and hugged her family even tighter.

Deep in her eyes, the embers of desire were still burning. Kim Eun-ju didn’t know what choice she would make now, or what the consequences of that choice would be. Only a fierce battle between desire and morality was raging in her heart.

–

Late at night, the management office was filled with the sound of two people’s heavy breathing and skin rubbing against skin. Jung Seo-yeon was on top of Lee Han, facing the final moment. Her long hair was wet with sweat and flowed down her back, and her flushed skin sparkled under the dim lighting.

Lee Han’s hands gripped Jung Seo-yeon’s waist tightly. His fingers dug into her soft skin. Jung Seo-yeon threw her head back and accepted Lee Han’s thing even deeper.

,Ah…” A long moan escaped from Jung Seo-yeon’s mouth. Her voice was filled with pleasure and sorrow.

Lee Han raised his hips hard one last time. His penis penetrated deep into Jung Seo-yeon’s anus, and the moment the hot semen gushed out, both of their bodies tensed simultaneously.

Jung Seo-yeon collapsed onto Lee Han’s chest. Her back rose and fell rapidly, and she could hear Lee Han’s heartbeat in her ear. Her anus was still squeezing Lee Han’s thing tightly.

,Haa…” Lee Han let out a deep sigh.

The two felt each other’s body temperature in silence and caught their breath. Jung Seo-yeon closed her eyes with her cheek resting on Lee Han’s chest. Her expression was filled with satisfaction and an unknown regret.

Lee Han’s hand gently stroked Jung Seo-yeon’s back. Jung Seo-yeon’s body trembled slightly at his touch. She unconsciously burrowed deeper into Lee Han’s arms.

The management office became quiet again, but the heat and smell of sweat from the two people still lingered in the air. The city lights visible through the window dimly illuminated their naked bodies.

Jung Seo-yeon slowly raised her body. Her legs trembled slightly, and Lee Han’s semen flowed down her thighs. Her steps toward the bathroom were unsteady.

The hot water from the showerhead soaked her flushed skin. Jung Seo-yeon slowly brought her hand to her lower abdomen. Her skin was still hot, and she felt a throbbing in her lower abdomen.

‘If… if I cross the line…’

A dangerous fantasy flashed through her mind. What would it feel like if Lee Han filled her most intimate place? Jung Seo-yeon’s breathing quickened at the thought, and her heart began to beat rapidly.

Her fingers brushed against her intimate area. It was already wet. Jung Seo-yeon bit her lip. A shiver ran down her spine as she imagined Lee Han’s thing filling that place.

,Ah…” A small groan escaped from her mouth.

Jung Seo-yeon was lost in that thought when she suddenly came to her senses. Her eyes widened, and a look of surprise crossed her face.

,No… I shouldn’t do this.” She muttered softly.

She quickly lowered the temperature of the shower and changed it to cold water. Jung Seo-yeon gasped as the cold water touched her hot skin. She covered her face with both hands and washed her face with cold water.

,Get a grip, Jung Seo-yeon.” She said to herself.

But deep in her heart, anticipation for a deeper relationship with Lee Han was still stirring. Jung Seo-yeon tried hard to ignore that feeling, but it wasn’t easy to erase completely.

Before leaving the bathroom, Jung Seo-yeon took a deep breath in and out. She tried to regain the cold, calculating expression she showed Lee Han.

Lee Han approached Jung Seo-yeon, who was getting dressed, and stroked her shoulder. Feeling a strange excitement rising again at his touch, Jung Seo-yeon quickly brushed his hand away.

Lee Han smiled and whispered. “Let’s end the contract today.”

Jung Seo-yeon looked at him with a puzzled expression. “I think there are still about two days left.”

“If you consider the number of days excluded from the contract and the days I personally took off, today is the last day.” Lee Han replied nonchalantly.

Jung Seo-yeon looked at him with suspicious eyes. But Lee Han went back to his desk and sat down as if nothing had happened.

,It’s been fun.” Lee Han said lightly.

Jung Seo-yeon looked at Lee Han, who was engrossed in his work, and sneered cynically. Her eyes were filled with complex emotions. Anger, regret, and even a secret anticipation.

‘Is this the end? …’

Jung Seo-yeon looked at Lee Han one last time and then left the management office. Her steps were heavier than usual, and complex emotions swirled in her heart.