#99.

Under the dim light of the management office, Kang Ji-won’s breathing filled the space. With each slow movement of Lee Han’s hand along her body, red flowers bloomed on Kang Ji-won’s skin.

As Lee Han’s fingers wrapped around her waist, gently drawing circles, Kang Ji-won’s skin reacted sensitively to the warmth that traveled through the thin shirt. His thumb subtly dug under her shirt, slowly caressing the area around Kang Ji-won’s navel, causing her abdominal muscles to tense and twitch.

“Ah…” A small sigh escaped her lips.

Lee Han’s palm slowly traveled up Kang Ji-won’s back. His fingertips gently scratched down her spine over the shirt, sometimes lightly scratching with his nails, causing Kang Ji-won’s body to arch like a bow.

When his hand reached her bra line, Kang Ji-won’s breath momentarily hitched. As Lee Han’s fingers slowly traced the outline of her bra over the shirt, her breasts tightened with tension.

Lee Han’s lips touched Kang Ji-won’s nape. His lips moved gently along her skin, leaving small kisses. Kang Ji-won’s breathing grew increasingly ragged.

Her fingers repeatedly clenched and released Lee Han’s shirt. When Lee Han’s tongue moved along her collarbone, Kang Ji-won’s grip tightened.

Lee Han’s hand traveled up Kang Ji-won’s thigh. With each touch felt over her leggings, Kang Ji-won’s leg muscles trembled with tension. His fingers slipped into the narrow gap between her leggings and shirt, wrapping around her waist.

“Ji-won-ssi…” Lee Han’s voice resonated softly in her ear. His lips nibbled and gently tugged at Kang Ji-won’s earlobe.

Kang Ji-won’s entire body shuddered. A small moan escaped her lips, and her fingers dug into Lee Han’s back. Her legs unconsciously parted over her leggings.

‘Mina-ssi…’ In her fading consciousness, Park Mina’s face flashed by. Kang Ji-won’s eyelids fluttered, and her lips moved minutely.

Kang Ji-won gritted her teeth. The muscles in her jaw stood out with tension. But her body was already fully responding to Lee Han’s touch. With each touch of his fingers that dug under her shirt, caressing her bare skin, Kang Ji-won’s skin crawled with goosebumps.

When Lee Han’s lips touched her nape, Kang Ji-won unconsciously tilted her head back. His hot breath stimulated her skin, and the tendons in Kang Ji-won’s neck became prominent. Her fingers gripped Lee Han’s shirt even more tightly.

“Please…” Her voice trembled. It was ambiguous whether it was an earnest request or resistance. Tears welled up in Kang Ji-won’s eyes. Her chest rose and fell rapidly, emitting irregular breaths.

Lee Han’s lips covered hers. At first, they touched softly, fleetingly, then deepened more and more. Kang Ji-won responded to his kiss without hesitation. Her tongue intertwined with Lee Han’s. The two people’s lips moved as if exploring each other, and their breaths mingled as one.

As time passed, Kang Ji-won’s reason became increasingly blurred. Her hands traveled up Lee Han’s back. Her fingers moved along the contours of his back muscles over his shirt, finally wrapping around his hair. Kang Ji-won’s fingers dug into Lee Han’s short hair, gently massaging his scalp.

Kang Ji-won’s legs unconsciously parted, and her waist pressed even closer to Lee Han’s body. Her leg muscles repeatedly tensed and relaxed over her leggings. With each upward movement of Lee Han’s hand along her thigh, Kang Ji-won’s body trembled minutely.

The two people’s kiss became more intense. A small moan escaped Kang Ji-won’s lips, and the sound was absorbed into Lee Han’s mouth. Her fingernails lightly scratched Lee Han’s scalp, and in response, Lee Han’s fingers wrapped even more tightly around Kang Ji-won’s waist.

Kang Ji-won’s breathing grew increasingly rapid. Her chest rose and fell quickly, and each time it touched Lee Han’s chest, it felt as if a small current was flowing. Her waist unconsciously writhed, pressing even closer to Lee Han’s body. A low, desperate moan escaped Kang Ji-won’s lips.

“Ah… ah…” Her voice trembled.

Lee Han’s touch and lips became more intense. Kang Ji-won’s entire body stiffened with tension. Her toes curled, and her fingers pulled hard on Lee Han’s hair. A hot heat swirled in her lower abdomen.

Climax was approaching. Kang Ji-won’s lips fluttered, and her eyelids closed tightly.

At that moment, all of Lee Han’s movements stopped. His touch slowly retreated, and his lips also moved away from Kang Ji-won’s skin. Kang Ji-won’s eyes opened at the sudden change.

A moment of bewilderment flashed across Kang Ji-won’s eyes. Then, a deep sense of disappointment filled her pupils. Her lips trembled minutely, and her breathing was ragged.

Lee Han smiled gently and stepped back. His shirt was disheveled, and his hair was also slightly tousled.

“See you tomorrow.” Lee Han’s voice was low but firm.

Kang Ji-won stared at him for a moment. Her gaze was filled with complex emotions. Disappointment, frustration, and a faint sense of relief were mixed together.

Slowly, she nodded. Kang Ji-won’s chest was still rising and falling rapidly, and her cheeks were flushed red. Her fingers unconsciously fiddled with the hem of her shirt.

“…Yes.” Her voice was hoarse.

Kang Ji-won slowly got up. Her legs trembled minutely, and she had some difficulty maintaining her balance for a moment. After taking one last glance at Lee Han, she straightened her disheveled clothes and left the office.

Kang Ji-won opened the front door with trembling hands. The darkness of the house enveloped her. Without turning on the lights, she headed for the bed. Her footsteps were heavy, and her breathing filled the silent space.

Sitting on the edge of the bed, Kang Ji-won stared blankly into the air for a moment. Her hand moved slowly and picked up the phone. Her finger paused for a moment at Park Mina’s name that appeared on the screen. After taking a deep breath, she pressed the call button.

“Hello, Mina-ssi…” Kang Ji-won’s voice trembled.

“Ji-won-ssi, was it hard again today?” Park Mina’s warm voice was heard over the receiver.

Tears welled up in Kang Ji-won’s eyes. Her lips fluttered. “No… I’m okay.” She tried to make her voice sound calm, but she couldn’t completely hide the tremor hidden within.

After the call ended, Kang Ji-won threw herself onto the bed powerlessly. Tears streamed down her face as she stared at the ceiling. Only the sound of her irregular breathing could be heard in the silence of the room.

Kang Ji-won’s hand slowly moved downward. Her fingers traveled down over her leggings. With her eyes closed, she tried to recall Park Mina’s face.

“Mina-ssi…” Her lips moved slightly.

When her fingers touched her intimate area, Kang Ji-won’s waist lifted slightly. She began to caress herself rhythmically. But her expression became increasingly distorted.

Her body responded, but her heart was empty. The intense sensations she had felt with Lee Han came to mind, and her movements became even more violent at the memory.

“Ah…” A small moan escaped.

But even at the moment of climax, Kang Ji-won’s heart was still heavy. Instead of satisfaction, a deep emptiness enveloped her.

Hot tears streamed down Kang Ji-won’s cheeks. Her shoulders trembled with sobs. Desire, guilt, and emptiness were mixed together, constricting her heart.

“I’m sorry… Mina-ssi…” Her whisper scattered into the darkness.

Kang Ji-won hugged the blanket tightly. Her body curled up into a fetal position. Only her sobs could be heard intermittently in the stillness of the night. In the vortex of complex emotions, Kang Ji-won had to spend another long night.

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As the warm midday sunlight streamed in through the apartment window, Lee Han pressed the doorbell, carrying a bag of packaged food. A slight annoyance was evident on his face. He muttered to himself, “She’s ordering delivery again… Isn’t she taking advantage of me too much just because she’s pregnant?”

When the door opened and Lee Han entered the living room, an unexpected sight greeted him. Han Su-jin was diligently moving her body on a yoga mat. Her round belly was prominent under her loose-fitting workout clothes.

Lee Han placed the food on the table, looking at Han Su-jin with a puzzled expression. “What is all this?”

Han Su-jin felt Lee Han’s gaze and raised her head. Beads of sweat were forming on her forehead. “It’s prenatal yoga. The OB/GYN recommended it. They say it’s good for both the mother and the baby.”

Lee Han’s eyebrows raised in surprise. Han Su-jin burst into laughter at his expression. “What are you so surprised about? Come and help me. This pose is a little difficult…”

Han Su-jin’s breathing quickened slightly as Lee Han approached. When his hands carefully grasped her arms and legs, Han Su-jin felt a subtle shiver spread across her skin. A secret heat spread everywhere Lee Han’s touch brushed against her while doing the yoga poses.

After finishing the workout, Han Su-jin leaned against Lee Han. Her chest rose and fell rapidly, and sweat streamed down her back. She pulled Lee Han’s arm toward her belly. As his palm touched her round belly, a pleasant tremor spread throughout Han Su-jin’s body.

Han Su-jin bit her lip slightly. As Lee Han’s body temperature was transmitted through her skin, her breathing became irregular at the intimate contact she felt after a long time. Her cheeks flushed red, and a ticklish sensation spread from her nape.

As Lee Han’s hand gently stroked her belly, a strange heat rose from Han Su-jin’s lower abdomen. She unconsciously pressed her body closer to Lee Han. Her senses, which had become sensitive during pregnancy, reacted sensitively to every movement of Lee Han, and she felt the desire she had forgotten slowly awakening.

Han Su-jin carefully raised her head and looked at Lee Han. Lee Han’s sulky expression came into her eyes, and a soft smile spread across her face at the sight. Han Su-jin’s gaze turned to Lee Han’s lips. She carefully raised her body and moved closer to Lee Han.

Her lips touched Lee Han’s slightly. It was a soft and warm touch. Lee Han’s eyes widened for a moment, and she could feel his body tensing minutely.

Han Su-jin slowly turned her body and sat on Lee Han’s lap. As her hips pressed against Lee Han’s thighs, the distance between the two became even narrower. Han Su-jin buried her face in Lee Han’s nape. Her heart began to beat rapidly at the body temperature and scent transmitted from his skin.

“The doctor said it’s okay now that I’m in the stable period…” Han Su-jin’s low, soft voice resonated in Lee Han’s ear. Her lips touched and then moved away from Lee Han’s ear slightly.

Han Su-jin’s hips gently pressed against Lee Han’s legs. At that moment, he could feel the front of Lee Han’s pants slowly swelling. Han Su-jin sensitively sensed the change, and a playful smile spread across her face.

Her hand gently moved toward Lee Han’s chest. She could feel his heartbeat under her palm. Han Su-jin raised her head slightly and looked into Lee Han’s eyes. Her gaze was filled with desire and affection mixed together.

Han Su-jin’s lips met Lee Han’s again. This time it was a deeper and more passionate kiss. Her lips opened, welcoming Lee Han’s tongue. As the two people’s tongues intertwined, a shiver spread throughout Han Su-jin’s body. Her breathing grew increasingly ragged, and her chest rose and fell rapidly.