#62.

In the darkness of the apartment complex, Lee Han and Park Min-ah slowly walked. It was after they had finished their lovemaking on the bench and tidied up their clothes. Park Min-ah walked naturally next to Lee Han, without wearing underwear. There was no rush in their steps.

“It’s kind of cool tonight.”

Lee Han said. Just as Park Min-ah was about to answer, a huge shadow appeared from the darkness. A black man’s booming voice broke the silence.

“Well, well, what do we have here? A romantic moonlight stroll?”

Park Min-ah was startled for a moment and hid behind Lee Han. The fact that she wasn’t wearing underwear made her even more uneasy. Lee Han instinctively shielded her, sending a wary look.

“Excuse me, are you residents here?”

There was an edge to Lee Han’s voice.

At that moment, another voice chimed in. A woman wearing a hat approached the black man. Her white T-shirt and hot pants stood out even in the darkness of the night. Her long black hair tied back was clearly visible under the streetlight. The look in her big blue eyes as she looked to the side created a strange tension. Her slender figure and long legs accentuated her elegance, but the subtly erotic atmosphere emanating from her attire was strangely harmonious.

“What’s going on here?”

The woman’s voice was soft, but there was a hidden firmness within.

Lee Han was momentarily distracted by the woman who had appeared. The atmosphere she exuded captivated him as much as her appearance.

“I’m the manager of this apartment. Are you two by any chance…?”

“I’m Jung Seo-yeon who lives here. This person is my friend.”

Jung Seo-yeon’s answer was soft, but her eyes were sharply observing Lee Han and Park Min-ah, who was hiding behind him.

Jung Seo-yeon turned her head slightly towards the black man and said in a low, soft voice.

“Let’s not attract any more attention. Come with me, quietly.”

The black man seemed momentarily flustered, but soon quietly followed Jung Seo-yeon.

Lee Han watched their backs. A new plan had already begun to form in his mind. ‘That woman… there’s something special about her. I need to find out more.’

Park Min-ah tugged at Lee Han’s arm and whispered.

“Do foreigners live here too?”

Lee Han shook his head in denial, but his heart had already been stolen by Jung Seo-yeon. He thought that this chance encounter would be quite enjoyable, and slowly walked with Park Min-ah. The darkness of the night embraced them.

As soon as he sent Park Min-ah home and entered the office, he sat in front of the monitor and turned on the screen that showed Jung Seo-yeon’s room.

Lee Han’s eyes widened at the sight of Jung Seo-yeon on the screen. A scene of her and the black man’s intense sex was unfolding.

“Wow…” A small exclamation escaped from Lee Han’s mouth. “Is that even possible?”

He watched them completely absorbed. A mixture of surprise and excitement flashed across his face.

“I won’t need to watch porn separately… That black guy is amazing, but the fact that there’s a woman who can take all that is something.”

Lee Han realized how simple the things he had done so far were. A new desire began to stir in his heart.

‘What I’ve done so far is just child’s play… The problem is, how can I get my hands on a woman who’s this free-spirited?’

Lee Han fell into deep thought. He predicted that Jung Seo-yeon’s boldness and freedom would be a new challenge for him. He bit his lip slightly and began to formulate a plan for the future.

“It won’t be easy to handle a woman this free, but… it’s worth a try.”

An intriguing smile spread across Lee Han’s lips. He slowly reached out and turned off the monitor. His heart was pounding with anticipation that his meeting with Jung Seo-yeon would bring a new phase to his life.

He leaned back in his chair and took a deep breath. Now, only Jung Seo-yeon was on his mind. How to approach her, how to seduce her…

–

The next day, Lee Han was sitting in the management office again. His eyes were fixed on the monitor, and his fingers were busily moving on the keyboard and mouse. He was completely absorbed in digging into Jung Seo-yeon’s private life.

“27 years old… Flight attendant…” Lee Han muttered, organizing the information. His eyes suddenly sparkled. “Huh? What’s this?”

The screen showed Jung Seo-yeon using two cell phones alternately. Lee Han narrowed his eyes and stared at the screen.

“If she’s using two cell phones… it must be to separate her private life…” he said to himself.

Lee Han dug deeper. As time passed, the full picture of Jung Seo-yeon’s double life was revealed. Her bold relationships with foreign men, and her own rule of never having relationships with Korean men.

“She’s bold. To maintain such a private life…” Lee Han’s voice was filled with admiration and desire at the same time.

A smile spread across his lips. A new plan began to form in his mind.

“Shall I use this?” he muttered. A dangerous light flickered in his eyes.

Lee Han slowly got up from his chair and walked to the window. Looking out at the apartment complex, he was lost in thought. How to use Jung Seo-yeon’s secrets, how to draw her into his game… his mind was full of nothing but that.

“I’ll have to approach this a little differently this time…” he muttered.

Lee Han returned to his seat and sat down. His fingers began to dance on the keyboard. As he meticulously organized Jung Seo-yeon’s information, a thrill of victory flashed in his eyes. To Lee Han, Jung Seo-yeon had now become a new prey, and the hunt had already begun.

–

Around evening, a happy atmosphere was lingering in Han Su-jin’s house. In the kitchen, Han Su-jin was humming a tune as she prepared dinner. A relaxed smile, which had not been seen for a long time, was on her face.

“You’re coming early?”

Han Su-jin smiled as she looked at the phone screen.

Not long ago, they had received a confirmed pregnancy diagnosis at the OB/GYN. The doctor warned that it was still early and they should be careful, but even that couldn’t hide the joy of the two. In particular, Park Tae-young began to take even more meticulous care of Han Su-jin, and Han Su-jin felt happier day by day with his warm care.

At the sound of the front door opening, Han Su-jin hurriedly took off her apron and headed to the front door.

“Honey, you’re here?”

The face she was about to greet with a bright smile suddenly hardened. It was because she saw Lee Han standing behind Park Tae-young.

“Honey, I met Lee Han-ssi on the way today. I bragged that you were pregnant, and he said he wanted to give you a congratulatory gift in person.”

Park Tae-young said with a bright smile. Han Su-jin seemed frozen for a moment, but quickly managed her expression and forced a smile.

“Ah, is that so? Lee Han-ssi, hello.”

Lee Han approached Han Su-jin with a bright smile.

“Su-jin-ssi, congratulations. Have a healthy baby.”

He held out a set of nutritional supplements and smiled.

“I wanted to deliver it in person.”

Han Su-jin received the gift with trembling hands. Complex emotions crossed her eyes.

“Thank you so much, Lee Han-ssi.”

Park Tae-young said happily.

“Come in and have some tea.”

“No, I think I should go now. I’ll see you again next time.”

Lee Han politely greeted them and left. As the front door closed, Han Su-jin let out a deep sigh. Park Tae-young wrapped his arm around his wife’s shoulders and said.

“Honey, I think we’re really blessed. Everyone is congratulating us on our happiness.”

Han Su-jin forced a smile.

“Yes, honey.”

The gift set in her hand felt heavy. In a corner of Han Su-jin’s heart, the shadow of the past still lingered, and anxiety crept in.

–

One day, when the midday sun filled the living room, Han Su-jin was sitting comfortably on the sofa, listening to classical music and focusing on prenatal education. As Mozart’s melody filled the space, her peaceful time was broken by the sudden sound of the doorbell.

“Who is it?”

Han Su-jin muttered, and the moment she opened the door, her face hardened. Lee Han was standing there.

“What’s going on?”

There was sarcasm in her voice.

Lee Han showed a friendly smile and held up a fruit basket.

“Hello, Su-jin-ssi. I brought some fruit.”

Han Su-jin narrowed her eyes and retorted.

“I don’t need it.”

She tried to close the door, but Lee Han had already slipped inside. Han Su-jin sighed and returned to the living room, and Lee Han naturally followed her.

“Where should I put this?”

Lee Han asked casually.

“Put it in the kitchen.”

Han Su-jin replied indifferently as she sat on the sofa.

Lee Han put the fruit basket down in the kitchen and came back to sit next to Han Su-jin. He took out an apple, a knife, and a tray, and skillfully began to peel it.

Han Su-jin chuckled in disbelief and picked up the apple that Lee Han handed her.

“It’s delicious.”

“I bought it at the department store.”

Lee Han said proudly.

“Is that why you stopped by, to give me this?”

Han Su-jin asked.

“I heard that it’s good for pregnant women to eat fruit.”

The meaningful nuance in Lee Han’s words struck Han Su-jin’s ears. The color instantly disappeared from her face, and her lips began to tremble slightly.

Han Su-jin slowly raised her head and glared at Lee Han. Her eyes were filled with a mixture of anger and fear. After taking a deep breath, she said in a cold, firm voice.

“No matter what anyone says, this child is our couple’s child. It’s Tae-young-ssi’s bloodline.”

Her words were filled with conviction and deep anxiety at the same time. Her hand unconsciously wrapped around her stomach, and her voice trembled slightly. There was a shadow of doubt in her eyes, as if she herself did not completely believe her own words.

Lee Han carefully observed Han Su-jin’s appearance. A subtle smile spread across his lips. He spoke in a soft, warm voice, as if comforting a lover.

“Of course. Congratulations, Su-jin-ssi.”

Lee Han’s eyes outwardly contained warmth, but deep inside, there was a secret sign of victory. Han Su-jin tried to avoid his gaze, but before she knew it, tears began to well up in her eyes.

Han Su-jin desperately tried to suppress her emotions, but when Lee Han carefully embraced her, her defenses collapsed. She hugged Lee Han and sobbed quietly.

In the living room, only Mozart’s melody and Han Su-jin’s suppressed sobs coexisted. In her heart, there was a mixture of joy for the new life, guilt for the past, and complex emotions of the present.

At this moment, Han Su-jin realized that she was bound to Lee Han in an inseparable relationship. Even if she refused and tried to escape, Lee Han was deeply rooted in her life. Their relationship was now not just a simple mistake of the past, but a complex tangle that would determine the present and the future. Even as she was held in Lee Han’s arms, Han Su-jin trembled at the bitter realization that her fate was forever intertwined with him.