Chapter 68
Seung-eon and Lee-su share an intense and emotional night together. At first, Seung-eon feels overwhelmed and uncertain, realizing how different this encounter is compared to their past. Lee-su shows concern for her and tells her that she can stop if it’s too much, but also reminds her of how strong she used to be. Motivated by pride and determination, Seung-eon decides to prove that she’s stronger now than before.
As the night goes on, their relationship deepens — not just physically, but emotionally. Lee-su’s gentle words and Seung-eon’s vulnerability reveal the complicated history between them. Despite the pain and exhaustion, Seung-eon senses that Lee-su’s feelings for her are sincere.
The next morning, Seung-eon wakes up sore and drained, realizing how far things went. She remembers fragments of the night, including Lee-su’s last words:
“I’ve never been anything but sincere with you.”
Her phone is full of worried messages from her secretary, asking where she’s been. The party on the cruise ship — which she had arranged to observe Lee-su and another person’s connection — has already ended. She feels guilty for disappearing, but also knows that the night brought clarity about her feelings for Lee-su.
Looking at Lee-su sleeping beside her, she quietly smiles, realizing that despite everything, he truly was there for her.
