Chapter 44

Lucy laughed at the way her boyfriend danced in front of her, swaying playfully and foolishly, just to hear the delightful sound of her laughter.

She loved the fact that Ryeon was now her front neighbor, as it provided them with moments like this. It was nine in the morning, and Lucy had been invited by her mother-in-law for breakfast. Despite Ryeon singing loudly while making scrambled eggs for everyone, both women laughed at his not-so-tuneful melody.

Roseanne, who was already seated at the table, laughed along with her daughter-in-law. Ryeon grabbed one of the plates in front of him and served some of the scrambled eggs, saving the plates for Lucy and himself for last.

"It's not every day that the house is filled with this much energy," Lucy whispered. "He's only like this because you're here."

Lucy watched him sit beside her and smiled.

"That's not true, Mom," Ryeon chimed in, reaching for the orange