10 Results in the "The More I Push Away, The Closer It Gets" category
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In that secret moment, I fell for her. The moment fear flickered across Haewon’s face—the face he had thought was merely that of a pretty doll—Kangwoo found himself captivated by an inexplicable pull. He didn’t yet realize he was falling—falling too deep to escape. …….. “Scholarship student.” At the low call, Haewon turned around to face Kangwoo. “I’m not a scholarship student anymore.”…- 1.5 K • Apr 13, '25
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TMP Chapter 2: A Gift or a Test
Kangwoo was breathless. Not from exercise, but from the unexpected thrill of seeing Haewon. He quickly composed himself, masking his surprise with an indifferent expression. He hadn’t expected to run into her so soon. If he had known, he wouldn’t have dragged himself out for an early-morning workout to shake off his jet lag from the overseas trip. And he certainly wouldn’t have met her in these sweat-drenched workout clothes. This wasn’t exactly the reunion he had hoped for. Yet, a part of…-
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TMP Chapter 9: You’re My Type
Haewon had a bad feeling about this. “May I sit here?” Of all the empty seats available, why did he have to come here? While Haewon felt uncomfortable, Sujin immediately jumped up to welcome Kangwoo. “Oh my, of course! Please, have a seat.” Ignoring Sujin’s kindness in offering the seat next to her, Kangwoo deliberately sat beside Haewon instead. Since things had already come to this, Haewon decided to eat as quickly as possible and leave. But whether he noticed or not, Kangwoo…-
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Haewon asked the question to mentally prepare herself, but Kangwoo simply smiled—a smile whose meaning she couldn’t decipher. Suspicious, she narrowed her eyes at him, but he only grinned wider than before. After a moment, Kangwoo suppressed his laughter and tested her. "You seemed so confident earlier. What’s wrong? Having second thoughts?" "There’s always a chance things won’t go as expected." A chance? "I don’t know your exact preferences, after all." Her rushed excuse made…
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Kangwoo unexpectedly ran into Haewon in an unusual place—right in front of his house. "Why are you just standing there? Almost like you were waiting for me." "I was waiting." At her unexpected answer, Kangwoo studied Haewon carefully. "Say that again? I was too surprised to savor the moment properly." He had expected at least some sarcasm. But instead, Haewon met his gaze with an utterly emotionless expression, as if she had deliberately stripped herself of any feelings. "I’m here on…
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Kangwoo sharply repeated the question. Haewon had spent the entire morning accompanying Executive Director Jo Yunho from the Legal Affairs Team, making rounds to greet the senior executives. Kangwoo's office was their last stop, only because he had been attending an external event earlier, pushing his turn to the end. “We’ve decided on Manager Seo Jiseok as her mentor…” Executive Director Jo, who was rarely flustered, hesitated slightly at Kangwoo’s unexpected reaction. “A mentor…
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That was an exaggeration. A few refusals hardly counted as putting up walls. But if Kangwoo pushed any further, even Haewon couldn't guarantee how she'd react. At that point, she might have to build more than just a wall—maybe a fortress made of steel. Well, that was a problem for future Haewon. Right now, she just needed to find a way to turn him down. Her mind quickly searched for an excuse. “You’re thinking about how to refuse me, aren’t you?” Too sharp for his own good. There…
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When Haewon didn’t respond, the children turned their curious eyes to Jungsook instead. But she was just as tight-lipped. “Did you all finish your homework? Only those who have can come in.” The children let out little sounds of protest before pouting and closing the door. Watching her adorable younger siblings, a gentle smile spread across Haewon’s lips. She worried that once she got busier, she wouldn’t be able to see them as often. “Director, you’re too strict.” “Do you…
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TMP Chapter 3: I’m Actually Shy
When Kangwoo asked how she could be so sure, Haewon answered without hesitation. "Because you've never acted like the other men." "And how did the other men act?" "They pretended otherwise, tried to go in circles, but in the end… it was always about sleeping together." Not as naïve as I thought. "Did it ever cross your mind that maybe I just lack confidence?" Kangwoo's voice was teasing, but Haewon only smiled and replied firmly. "Not at all." "Then you must not know me very…-
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On a scorching summer day, with the sun beating down relentlessly, Haewon trudged up the hill, enduring the heat that burned the crown of her head. Just as she thought she might overheat completely, she finally reached her destination. Haa… She halted, exhaling a breath of hot air. Before her stood an imposing wall, so tall that even when she craned her neck, the building beyond remained out of sight. As she stared blankly upward, a sudden mechanical buzz broke the silence. Turning toward the…
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