Chapter 22

Lucy finished getting ready, locked inside the dormitory bathroom. Her roommate was in the adjacent room, and she tried to be as quiet as possible so as not to disturb him. She completed her usual eye makeup, adding a touch of highlighter to her eyes and the tip of her nose, smiling at her reflection.

She took a deep breath before stepping out. It still felt strange to have another person there with her, a man. But she had to be sociable and show that the room belonged to her too. She adjusted her dress skirt and opened the door. Immediately, she felt a chilly draft from the minimally set air conditioner and shivered. She didn't look at Yugjae, who was sitting on the bed, possibly reading a book, but she heard the murmurs of his reading cease, giving her a sense that his eyes were on her.

Lucy wasn't going to look at him. She reached for her perfume and sprayed a bit on her wrists, evenly distributing it over her body. Finally, she grabbed her purse.

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