Chapter 56

So we continue to eat, and I'm glad to see how Jaejun opens up slowly and talks to Sunhee. When it's time for us to leave, we say goodbye to Sunhee. During the drive, I notice that next to me, Jaejun no longer appears as calm as before. His fingers tap on his thigh, and his feet move in an unbalanced rhythm.

"Are you okay?" I ask, my eyes on the road.

"Sort of."

"What's wrong?"

"I don't want you to meet Su-ji, Hyun."

"Don't want her to know about us?" I look at him for a moment, already fearing the answer.

"No, I'm not ashamed of being in a relationship with you."

"Okay. But if you need space, I'll give it to you."

"It's just that she ruins everything, Hyun. She might want to hurt me by using you."

"Jaejun..." I say, taking advantage of a red light to reach for his hand, looking at him. "I won