Chapter 53

Soon, their friends had to say goodbye, and only Sungjae and his girlfriend accompanied them, but the couples were so close and interested in each other that they barely spoke.

"Mama said she won't be sleeping at home," Ryeon laughed, reading Rose's message.

"That's good," Lucy also laughed, hugging Ryeon's arm tighter. "The house will be free..."

Ryeon chuckled, nodding.

They stopped to watch a choir singing some Christmas songs, and by the time they decided to head back, it was past midnight.

They said their goodbyes to the couple and walked back home. Lucy held tightly onto Ryeon's arm, laughing at some of the silly things he said, playfully stealing some kisses, having fun.

When they stood in front of the house, Lucy glanced at her own house, seeing the windows closed and the curtains drawn. She couldn't tell if the lights were still on, but she presumed her parents were still awake,