Prey (Lee Seohan) - Chapter 107
His gaze instinctively dropped to her neck after seeing her eyes change to a color filled with warmth.
“I’m really fine now.’’
Feeling embarrassed by the lingering concern in his eyes, Suhyeon spoke.
“So, you don’t have to come and check every day anymore.’’
Looking down at the teacup in her hand, Suhyeon said.
She was well aware that her words were insincere. After all, she had felt disappointed earlier when Jeonghan said he would leave quickly today.
Suhyeon’s mind was a jumble of thoughts.
…It must be because he saved her that day when she was threatened with a knife.
It’s only natural to feel this way toward the person who saved her. Besides, the feelings she had for Do Jeonghan in the past, when they were married, and the emotions she feels for him now are different.
While Suhyeon tried to rationalize her feelings of disappointment about him leaving early, she noticed Jeonghan chuckling softly.
“Do you not like me coming?’’
“That’s not it, but there’s no reason for a busy person like you to come every day.’’
“I have come to see your face.’’
Suhyeon, still holding the teacup, shifted her gaze to Jeonghan and looked at him.
“…What?’’
The relaxed yet serious look in his eyes as he quietly observed her questioning expression was unmistakable. His hand slowly lifted and carefully brushed against her cheek.
“I came to see Seol Suhyeon’s face.’’
Jeonghan met her gaze and spoke in a low voice.
”…….’’
Suhyeon lowered her gaze again, tucking her long hair behind her ear.
Her cheeks seemed to heat up. She could feel the warmth rising.
Suhyeon bit her lower lip lightly.
Not long ago, she would have thought of a sharp retort to such words. But ever since the day Seol Heenam threatened her, she couldn’t act the same way toward Jeonghan.
No, she couldn’t bring herself to.
Not after seeing his face drained of color, pale with fear that day…
Sigh.
Suhyeon inhaled a small breath and let it out silently.
Even though her gaze was lowered, she could still feel his eyes on her.
Since that day, Jeonghan had not gone beyond light touches, like brushing her cheek gently or holding her hand briefly before letting go.
Even his deep gaze was restrained and subtle.
Perhaps it was because, unlike before, he no longer looked at her with eyes blazing like a wild beast.
It felt a bit frustrating to see him so concerned about this as if it were a serious wound.
‘I’ve told him so many times that I’m fine….’
Suhyeon slightly furrowed her brow but suddenly froze.
‘Am I the only one feeling this heat right now? Seriously?’
Was she expecting Do Jeonghan to do something?
As Suhyeon wrestled with her confusion internally, Jeonghan, who had been quietly watching her, spoke.
“Seol Suhyeon.’’
She raised her gaze. When their eyes met, the corners of his lips curled upward.
“Let me see your face. Don’t just keep looking down.’’
The smile on his relaxed face was so captivating that Suhyeon involuntarily held her breath and simply stared at him.
“…….’’
Without even realizing that she was doing exactly what he wanted, she held his gaze.
As she looked at him, Suhyeon suddenly recalled the conversation they had at the columbarium.
“That trial… You intentionally lost it, didn’t you? That’s why you smiled at the end. Because you let it go on purpose. You found it funny… seeing me so pleased about a trial you deliberately lost.”
“No.’’
“No?’’
“It was funny, though.’’
“So I was right after all….’’
“It wasn’t Seol Suhyeon who was funny—it was me. I found myself ridiculous.’’
“What does that mean? Why would you…?’’
“We should get going.’’
At that moment, Do Jeonghan avoided answering by standing up.
And even at the columbarium:
“What was that conversation just now? Have you been coming here every month?’’
“What if I have?’’
“…Why would you?’’
“We’ll talk later. Let’s pay our respects first.’’
…Even then, he avoided answering.
Suhyeon, whose gaze was locked with his intense dark eyes, finally spoke.
“That day.’’
“That day?’’
Jeonghan tilted his head slightly as he asked back.
“At the columbarium.’’
‘…….’
At the mention of the columbarium, Jeonghan’s eyes briefly turned cold and subdued. His face hardened as he seemed to recall Seol Heenam, prompting
Suhyeon to speak quickly.
“Not that man, Seol Heenam. I’m talking about the conversation you had with the staff. You didn’t answer me properly back then.’’
“…….’’
Jeonghan’s gaze remained cold, but his expression revealed nothing.
Today, I’ll get an answer from you.
Looking straight into his eyes, Suhyeon asked,
