Chapter 248.2

Chapter 248.2

The innocent question that followed dug into the man’s chest.

Lee Wooshin rubbed the back of his neck in silence as his blood pressure rose. Then, as if to embrace him more tightly, she clung to him. Seoryeong wrapped her arms deeply around his neck and fumbled for his carotid artery.

“Instructor, are you angry? Why is your pulse racing?”

Seoryeong buried her face between his thick collarbones, fully feeling his body temperature and heartbeat. Lee Wooshin, while gritting his teeth, held her waist tightly. His clenched jaw perfectly fit against the crown of her head.

When a person is tense, their pulse beats rapidly like a drum, but in extreme situations, it can skip or feel like it’s fluttering.

To be able to distinguish that…

Well learned. At that thought, Lee Wooshin hardened his expression.

No, no. Why am I praising someone right now? He frowned in disbelief.

“Are you really asking because you don’t know? Was I the only one looking forward to this date?”

“Ah…”

“To be honest, I had a bad feeling from the start.”

Lee Wooshin stared blankly at the sky. His insides were burning red, but he couldn’t swallow it.

“A bad feeling?”

“Your footsteps were too regular. Three steps forward, stop, four steps forward, listen to the surrounding sounds.”

“….”

“At first, you held my hand tightly, but it gradually loosened. You must have adapted. You gained confidence. And in front of the bench, it seemed like you were measuring the distance with your toes. Were you making a map in your head?” Lee Wooshin asked, rubbing his cheek against his wife’s head. His voice was both gentle and concerned.

“I didn’t expect it. Now you’re deceiving me too.”

“What do you mean by that? The moment you figured it out, I was already exposed.”

Seoryeong shook her head, as if disappointed, while licking her lips. She slipped out of her husband’s embrace and removed her sunglasses and blindfold.

“…Since we’re on the topic, about that man sitting on the bench. I didn’t smell any cigarettes, but I heard the sound of a lighter. The click was consistent. He seemed nervous, probably waiting for an important call.”

The sunlight pouring in made Seoryeong squint.

“The couple in front of the park weren’t lovers, were they? The sound of the woman’s heels was clear, but the man’s footsteps dragged, making them faint. Their strides didn’t match. Then, when the smartphone rang, the atmosphere changed dramatically.”

“….”

“The woman suddenly turned around to speak, and her tone sounded commanding. Were they perhaps a boss and an employee?”

She smiled brightly. Her round cheeks lifted, and her mouth opened wide. Her eyes, which usually held a low temperature, sparkled brightly as they caught the sunlight. Lee Wooshin was beside himself.

“Damn it, Deputy Chief…”

Look at our Owl’s face. How can I bring down a wife who speaks with such a fun and excited expression? If there’s a husband like that in the world, he must be garbage. Seoryeong said she has finally found a dream. Moreover, gymnastics wasn’t even her own will… She did gymnastics and loved survival, and now she’s dreaming of growing more than tenfold.

“I’m sorry for sounding weak earlier. The truth is… I had something on my mind, and that’s why I said it. I really think this work is fun! At this level, I should be able to keep up with the tips of the Masca, right?”

“….”

Why do you have to smile so beautifully like this…

It’s unsettling.

I don’t know what impact having a husband and a biological mother who are both agents had on her, but Lee Wooshin glared at the sky as if he were resentful.

‘When I first saw Seoryeong, who had been a caregiver, in a photo, I thought she looked so forlorn, indifferent, and lifeless. Then I blinded myself and met her again at the training center.’

‘I was more accustomed to her face twisted in anger than to see her smile so dazzlingly… It’s difficult.’

If this pure joy will still remain in Sonya’s harsh life…

‘What should I do with you? No matter how much I try to hide it, you pop out like a thorn.’ Lee Wooshin’s heart throbbed with guilt.

“Instructor, please say something.”

‘Shouldn’t I just suffer alone? Shouldn’t I let her do what she wants to do? Isn’t that what family really is? A bitter smile hung on his lips.’

‘At this moment, it’s me who wants to cover my eyes. When I see my wife’s face like that, I can’t bring myself to speak. I want to support your path no matter what…’

“Instructor, I won’t keep any mission a secret from my family. I’ll tell you everything.”

“Seoryeong, that’s illegal. It’s a violation of Article 17 of the National Intelligence Service Employee Act.”

The words slipped out before he could even think.

Ah, damn it. That was a slip of the tongue.