Chapter 12

You know that feeling when you think you understand what's going on, but the truth is you have no idea about anything? That's exactly how I feel.

The confusion is that when I left for work this morning, I knew Hyun-Suk would pick me up in the evening. But I spent a lot of time thinking about his offer, which, on the whole, is very good, obviously, but still brings fear and insecurity. So, during my work shift, I coerced my friends into going to the convenience store to have a serious conversation about all of this.

"I would accept it," Jackson said calmly while sucking on a lollipop he had swiped from there. "And I'd make sure he spends a lot on me too."

"But the issue is, if he gives something, he'll also want something in return," Yejun spoke.

"Exactly!" I exclaimed, my eyes wide. "And okay, maybe I'd want to give, but... I don't want it to be a trade."

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