While Jeong Tae Ho was running, he called out to Kim So Hee to stop.
• Hey!! Kim So Hee!!
Kim So Hee heard him but didn't stop.
"How long will he chase me?" she thought.
• You idiot!! Stop, I'm telling you!!
Kim So Hee got angry and turned around.
• What?!!
She shouted.
Jeong Tae Ho caught up with her and stopped.
• Why did you leave? We were supposed to go out. You just took off.
He said breathlessly, leaning on his knees.
• Because I wanted to.
Kim So Hee replied immediately.
• I don't care. Let's go.
Jeong Tae Ho grabbed Kim So Hee's wrist and pulled her along.
• While we're at it, you can tell me what's going on between you and that girl.
He said, tightening his grip on her wrist.
• You mean Lee Nami?
• Lee Nami, Lee Me Ni, whatever.
Jeong Tae Ho responded firmly.
• Do you even know how much Park Nuri and Ho Su Min are worried about you?
"Mm, even though he's being rude, I can hear the concern in his voice."
• Ha-ha-ha!
Kim So Hee laughed.
• What's so funny?
Jeong Tae Ho asked, surprised, not looking back.
• From anyone, but I didn't expect it from you.
Kim So Hee said, slightly blushing.
• Yeah, forget it!
Jeong Tae Ho muttered, but even saying that, he didn't let go of Kim So Hee's wrist for a second.
They returned to Park Nuri and Ho Su Min.
"Hmm? Why is he holding her wrist?"
Ho Su Min thought, feeling his heart skip a beat. It was Jeong Tae Ho who brought Kim So Hee, not him.
"Even though he hates Kim So Hee, he brought her here."
Ho Su Min thought again.
• You finally came back.
Park Nuri said cheerfully.
Jeong Tae Ho let go of Kim So Hee's wrist and stepped back a little.
• Yeah, now can you explain everything?
Ho Su Min asked anxiously.
• Alright, alright. I'll explain everything, but let's go somewhere else first and I'll tell you everything.
They all agreed and headed to the 24-hour store near their school.
They arrived and sat down at a table by the glass wall in the store.
• Now can you explain?
Ho Su Min asked.
• In short, my mom is a lawyer. She's working on a case for Lee Nami's father. I found out by accident. That's why they want me to keep it a secret.
• Got it.
Jeong Tae Ho nodded up and down, understanding.
• I understand nothing.
Ho Su Min said.
• What don't you understand?
Park Nuri asked.
• I don't understand why Lee Nami's father would need Kim So Hee.
• Let me explain.
Kim So Hee responded.
• Right now, Lee Nami's father's business is going downhill. If anyone finds out he's involved in a court case, it'll get even worse. Got it?
• Well, now I get it.
Ho Su Min replied.
• Good, now you understand.
• But how did you find out about this?
Park Nuri asked.
• It was easy. One night I got thirsty, so I went to the kitchen. My mom's room and office are just down the hall. The light was on in her office, so I stood there and heard her talking on the phone about Lee Nami's father's case. That's how I found out.
• Well, now everything makes sense.
They continued talking in the store, not even noticing the time passing.