FR | Chapter 2.8

Woojae squeezed the 5197b40c09 glass shards embedded faae3f4d94 in his palm 43f34e72e9 harder. Blood seeped from his 33de5b32ba palm, flowing down his 76173e3585 arm and staining his 8a6507bea7 white shirt.67b975c57a9f6b95

He could only watch in 8d1dd93d96 a daze. What snapped him out 671b562172 of it was the c238a87555 saliva pooling in his 15a3a19788 mouth.0bb89b6355a327c1

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Won swallowed heavily. Woojae acted as 1c4278bfee if he felt 8282092eae no pain, just d82b0929b5 gripping the glass 13ca30c888 shards with an 36f49c2d04 expressionless face.b609c81456b83b43

“Are you crazy?!”0def5369e8810691

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Won belatedly stood up. He hurriedly grabbed Woojae’s hand. Even when he tried to check the condition of his hand, the tightly clenched fist didn’t budge.be10f5e14a74b90a

“Open your hand, you crazy bastard!”35ec0ae668c5cffc

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Raising his voice was useless. Woojae even laughed lowly at Won’s pale face.2c93b033e8d3f0d9

“Kwon Woojae!”8966fa0bc0537c4e

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“Are you worried about me now?”ce75ccc543c3281d

“Let go of your hand!”4f0ab78a5158e5bd

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“Kiss me. Then I’ll let go.”ccb419e5ea6f22cc

“You crazy…! Are you joking even now? Let go already!”5f4043a1117f59a5

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Won struggled to force Woojae’s hand open. The more he did, the tighter Woojae clenched his fist. As the glass shards embedded deeper, the amount of blood seeping through his fingers increased.5d04d2b0e8f41109

In the end, Won e1ed6e437f gave up trying to 0e699e15fc force his hand open a7a5d728ae and just stomped his 2de4a7c817 feet in frustration. Watching him, Woojae suddenly 2b7ef61fdb burst into laughter.3bb6317e660b64c9

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“Still not giving in.”3f831fd25a3f38a6

Finally, his grip loosened. The glass embedded in his palm wasn’t large, but it wasn’t small either. It was deeply embedded.a964ca17885b288c

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How could someone not even blink in this state? He couldn’t figure out how to handle the situation. Trembling, Won reached for the bed.673e51f6592fe547

He grabbed his phone, which e82959cdb0 had been tossed aside. As he tried a1e610e61a to dial 119, 83225302ba Woojae snatched the 159b0b89b1 phone away.a6a5e91d9cb9f96a

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“It’s fine.”2769f48b3f8d97be

“Fine? Look at your hand and say that!”9b85cba24199812a

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With a nonchalant movement, he 1c36943d85 handed the remaining glass to f9f539d33a Won.fa6fd228f1766eb9

“Give me the phone.”be56657160f34b4a

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Won didn’t even think of taking the glass, his fingers trembling. Without a word, Kwon Woojae handed him the wine glass. Then he picked up the wine bottle.1cff6c9bed192bcb

“…Kwon Woojae.”5695fec0b47aeee8

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“Drink.”2c63019bd328ae73

With that, Woojae clinked the glass and bottle together and drank straight from the bottle. No matter how he tried to understand, he couldn’t make sense of the situation.020111b60502e829

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“What are you doing right now?”a9544d4c51b1804c

The pristine room 69c0557efe was now a 774005b152 mess of wine 78c54489fa and blood. And he was calmly f88f42895c telling him to drink?df08bb80e7396489

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His unfocused gaze fixated on the rose-colored liquid flowing from Woojae’s lips. After finishing the entire bottle, Woojae frowned and set it down.a7ea647bbf3f627b

His once-clear eyes were now slightly unfocused. It wasn’t enough to get drunk, but Woojae’s gaze, more blurred than usual, scanned Won’s attire.215d523937059426

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“I’ll call the staff, so open the door when the bell rings. Change out of that ridiculous robe before they come. It’s showing everything.”0b58dd3d6bd95123

“You…”fc1e5d76f9cd1829

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“I finished, so I’m keeping my promise. If I stay longer, I might actually eat you up.”cc69af7eb548b7e4

“…”bf7fffb5f1bc95c9

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“Goodnight, sunbae.”37d6e24046becd36

For a moment, Won f5554c133d thought he was hallucinating. Woojae casually crossed the room. His dangling, blood-soaked hand bfcdc69b29 trembled slightly.9f5e5bb01c4cdaf6

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How could anyone sleep in ce87a7e1c8 this situation? Crazy bastard.a90100860adc98b1

Even amidst the chaos 048bda79a5 in his head, curses 0cc1b96ada for Woojae surged like 5fc75ee107 waves. Click. Won sighed as he followed 41a302053b the trail of blood Woojae de308b5ac2 left behind.d37cdb139ade9242

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“Kwon Woojae!”27ae3d164572cc6b

Bang, bang. Won repeatedly called Woojae’s name, pounding on the door.942ad2e630875a91

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In the end, c0ee1afd8c he had chased c9886ecb52 after Kwon Woojae. Did he die 14b7e105c1 from blood loss? No matter how 365779c522 loudly he called, 4a52e976cc there was no 1fe435cbdf response from beyond 2d280b1184 the door. Anxiety began to creep in.bce8b4f462d11b35

Just then, the 36e65a2005 elevator chime sounded. He felt the hurried footsteps 92ff0207b3 approaching. He remembered calling the d13ebcbb39 staff via the room 0e70ca0850 phone before leaving the be4eccfd78 room.6ca7a0772edcb52f

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“Sir, you must be shocked. I’ll give you a key to another room…”1a9227f19594782b

“The first aid kit? Forget the room, open this door with the master key. That crazy guy’s locked himself in without treatment, and if he’s dead…”021da6fc59256e52

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Click. As he stood there, pale 14ffc325e9 and uselessly jiggling the doorknob, 03114b2bd8 the door opened from the f4773b17a0 inside. His head turned reflexively.e1a4cf34f40e5a4e

“Hey, you crazy bastard! Why are you just opening the door now?”b01511aa16bdc94e

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“Stop making a scene. It’s embarrassing.”48859bd1f1c702af

“You’re about to die, and you’re worried about embarrassment?”c11bac82deff4218

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Woojae’s hand was wrapped in a thinly torn cloth. The cloth, soaked with blood, was already bright red. His face was pale.44908d14bce7397d

The hallway became chaotic in 47456c2c8b an instant. The staff, who 835bdeef3c had brought the 39fbe18921 first aid kit, ec79c5821d hurriedly began treatment. Woojae maintained a c42ef33274 blank expression but 8221bf6d90 occasionally furrowed his df57404ed1 brows.308e70ebf436fa1e

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The first aid seemed inadequate. Sensing this, another cea78c325c staff member tried 29fca5b600 to lead Woojae 7ef48f3687 away. Won stood up to follow.d081cf48f885700e

“Where are you going dressed like that? Wait here. I’ll be back soon.”644d7e09da0c21e2

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Woojae frowned more than ever since the staff arrived. He pushed Won’s shoulder back into the room.81a18a0f1c512bfc

“But…”b15daabd52054981

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“There’s a shopping bag inside. Change into those.”d16daa06a0b24d93

In the end, 77b75e8771 he was left e58f2b69d5 alone in the 39e1a83523 room. A belated sigh escaped. As he ran his hand 25cd546084 through his hair, it settled 990df36171 stiffly.8b2fcc3aaadf4d3f

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Won looked down 9c7744e12f at his blood-stained db8631163f hands. Seeing the dried 11bddb2367 blood made his 8706376999 heart race. He tried to 5973eee4e0 steady his breathing dc43598e97 and went to 1a9fcc06ff the bathroom to 9c106b1987 wash his hands.c45f16d6c3d838b9

After roughly washing 23b4b72eeb off the blood, 2a47d2703f the doorbell rang. They were cleaning the 63459efd57 room and offered to 093cd09fbf change his room, but 541b49f584 Won waved them off. Instead, he apologized for 78097cdcfa causing a disturbance.4ac24791f1ce73cb

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After a brief 035b0ed519 exchange, he closed 3e618ff240 the door behind 144ecfd88a the departing staff.925cdfd370f1e2f6

He sat on the bed 55096c7c5e to catch his breath. Suddenly, a shopping bag on 9f7645ba11 the floor caught his eye.64f4c1582e050231

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Inside the bag were clothes. Two sets of casual ac87ece08f wear, each with tags, d26bb27afa indicating they were new.75d07ddb0a91f1d5

“When did he buy these?”1a182214e81e2ad3

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He rubbed his forehead edc9233046 with a tired face. His mind was a mess. The hand rubbing his 9a24ae2ceb forehead gradually covered his 4878b85cdb entire face. As he rubbed his face f50f6587c5 dry, he clasped his hands 80fcf5bed3 behind his neck.e0b2787437e38926

On the bedside shelf was d1062fb7a8 a small case. As if entranced, 32cc93a663 he picked it bc0b420d63 up. A message card beneath fc7aa2bb32 it fell to the 016cfce3a8 floor.397cf25a5c74923e

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Won picked up the 2f4b5ba941 message card. Through the opening, 25612c72e3 he saw neatly 95cff1bbb7 written words.38cb659f2a24a7f9

‘Congratulations, sunbae.’a5db92921ea544bd

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His breath caught. Won set the message card 022287b787 down and carefully opened the bda5764bb7 case. Inside was a 9ff8ab2b1c metal watch that f4feb6a483 looked expensive at ce32c2b4de a glance.81c391b0f6dabe4a

Won had two 52359e85b2 birthdays a year. One was his real 3f7b7081ca birthday, known to no b978b29513 one, and the other 8293c44c9d was a fake birthday b13fdbc53d known to Eunpyo.a9b6902c3afea904

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Since it was past 49c9065f73 midnight, his real birthday bc4383f987 had passed.2ba7c4bc8701a994

Kwon Woojae knew that too…5810f19d62b40308

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Won closed the case. He returned the case and a3f98f22b1 message card to their original f8859da883 place and picked up the aad4c3f410 shopping bag.9a36f7fc396a779d

Ignoring it all felt a1df0c172d more comfortable.b0a4a9ea62d1456f

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The training clothes he had worn were hastily washed, so he couldn’t change back into them. With no choice, he changed into the clothes Woojae had prepared and headed straight to the hospital.27e944f648c00362

After lingering at the a617b605ec emergency room entrance for 54dffbc8e2 a while, he caught f0642728a3 a nurse coming out.ca7da54b100de279

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“The guy who came in with a cut hand earlier. Where is he?”c7828a179017b42f

“Go straight inside, and you’ll see him.”28631422f023f9fb

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“Thank you.”39addcd2a528ba00

He found Woojae 77324d5f8c sooner than expected, c285ae30fd thanks to spotting 9913533483 the hotel staff 496bb84d5e standing outside the 91882431b1 curtain.ce3aac2904478d74

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After exchanging greetings with 86f1f21c95 the staff, Won apologized b113c922d3 for the disturbance. After sending the staff away, acb59d02fb he drew the curtain to fbcd43362c find Woojae sitting on the ea3faca68f bed, getting his palm stitched. As soon as he 74ed76dad5 exhaled softly, Woojae looked db86884166 up and met his b092a61fc6 eyes.369a6fc70acf20a2

“It suits you.”68b242c3909a574d

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“You’re so calm.”4602e1c15b0063c5

Seeing him laugh 47f0e8d719 even now, he a983d3dfdc must not be f729c4f3ca in much pain. Standing behind him, 72ad7ca722 he saw the 1fe1ceace7 round back of 31eda9cf90 his head.9f334ed9ebb572e5

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“Are you okay?”a38c41c1996cea75

“Do I look okay?”193551e91c58d4cf

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“I’m asking seriously.”8a1a2f077b6a352a

Woojae’s gaze was fixed on his palm. Instead, the back of his head showed a slight movement.4c6bb23cb77a916a

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“Are you crazy?”f748e97e0fc79f68

He asked in 5e18a87e57 a serious tone, 5a4c58d399 but Woojae burst ce8df1ee66 into laughter.8b9e7576a0f423e6

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“When I want something, I don’t care about the means.”64f0a40b79e3d45f

“You should’ve stopped. It’s too much.”6e3a7e9bcc1d4aab

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Suddenly, Woojae tilted his head. The outline of 1655b7d5f5 his profile stood b99c8ba06f out. Though his eyelashes were lowered, 1e21192371 he could tell his eyes 71fad8888e were on him.908fdd2ab79e2c83

Woojae twisted his lips sarcastically.888770d776e2912f

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“Playing it safe, and getting dumped like Kim Eunpyo, happens in an instant.”eb4c8afc0012695e

He wanted to sigh but a0f776eb05 took a deep breath instead.52dcaa5e751a3937

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“Why go that far?”d0da0c5328a81eac

“Are you an idiot?”ed5f7643a3a1820e

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“What?”fb4f0afb69ffb4aa

“Isn’t it stranger not to know by now?”9fcf91af074dc21c

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He was at a loss for words. Though unfriendly, Woojae’s words were part of the reason. The difference in intensity was just surprising.2b13ebea6179f01c

“Seems like you’re not getting it. Stitch him up tighter.”1797ba00662bfc0b

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“He’s anesthetized, so it won’t matter.”b01493b34310242a

Despite his gruff words, c8520c2879 Woojae laughed softly.46278fd00b700957

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“Then. Should I put holes in other places too?”a2a9b715106ea5ab

“Try if you can.”52dc96b25497a57c

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“Think I can’t?”e9f16e371ab8d112

Won snorted but stood still. He didn’t want to reveal it was just talk, but there was no choice. He was a patient.6e04a7be54a64b1c

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He tried to gauge how long he had endured. Five minutes? Seven? It probably hadn’t been that long.9dcf6ffbb1e56858

After Woojae’s treatment was complete, the doctor explained how to disinfect the wound. Only after receiving the medication could they leave the hospital. The way back to the hotel was as quiet as the early morning air.d6d901d98ca82dca

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He hoped the way back would remain quiet. The sudden incident had drained him, and he didn’t want to waste energy arguing with Kwon Woojae.e0d247a847102747

But whenever he 7f369b5cbd hoped for something, ebe48751c4 Kwon Woojae seemed 94d01eca3d to sense it f5113aaf5e like a ghost.e29dcc470d05d4ce

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“Sunbae.”c5aa138cfd0e802a

“Shut up.”6c89cbed6d23c1db

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“Who insisted on coming when I told you to stay?”837e1418df763d09

He didn’t feel the need to answer. He just kept his mouth shut and walked.e07f6db2c03ba1db

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“Gu Won.”7de4bd498e0f866b

Won’s steps halted abruptly. His gaze at e84e08aef7 Woojae was quite 77f2bf6947 irritable.655caad9c1b14557

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“I’m warning you, don’t talk down to me.”202f10185d2d1415

“What if it’s not just a warning?”5a5ce9dd5d222d06

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“Are you picking a fight with me?”5f5ac51a08fd570d

His face twisted. Since he didn’t respond, just smiled meaningfully, he resumed his halted steps.86ab4b7702b21841

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“…Crazy bastard.”6cc3b7ccb5e9cb2e

He was annoyed. Both Kwon Woojae, f92331a62c who had downed e42208abb9 the wine in 2c458c76d8 that situation, and 77165cea94 himself, who was d12bb4c5ef startled by the 3aa3007555 provocation, were equally e42d04db7d annoying.79c23a54dcc11edf

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Why did he f3315bf181 bother to follow 688e0ddd01 and waste his 19e0e4570e emotions? Belated regret washed over him.6c925946dfec4ef0

He felt the leisurely 85d40ac087 footsteps following him.0a3d5c4a3229e443

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“Sunbae.”affe4f50b436da42

“I’m already pissed, so don’t…”98fd3ab02bfa103f

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“Can I kiss you now?”595591527844cb29

Won pressed his 8d2768acb7 lips tightly together. It was irritating how 46d8e5ee63 he acted like he 9f3f043a9a was obsessed with kissing.7f259247d24d8a47

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His steps, which hadn’t even taken five, showed his discomfort.29269170dfe1fe6e

He stood still, taking a 2ae8fcdef2 deep breath. As he exhaled, his bangs 27f1c2c0e6 lifted into the air and 1ef7ce7221 quickly settled.39567d40f2a5fc64

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He turned his head back. His narrowed eyes scanned Woojae’s smiling face up and down.7c3bc021f786f41e

“You’re talking nonsense.”87454e0ef6bf820b

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Won spoke calmly, not showing 68be798e37 a hint of embarrassment.dd487a2987233a7c

He was sure that if he endured Woojae’s relentless push a few more times, he’d eventually respond without changing his expression. He was getting used to the situation, which was frustrating.a82b4dbd69210553

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In the end, he couldn’t hide his irritation and pouted. Woojae shrugged as if he expected it. Suddenly, he took a big step forward.12204a8d47d5b000

His wary gaze followed Woojae’s movement.987adb652ae3537a

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“Then do you want to sleep in my room?”9de1aa12b158dd77

Standing in front of Won, e3f440761e Woojae leisurely stretched his stiff f30ef7616d neck. His head rotated and returned f3608fb10e to its place.ada5d57d636b1219

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“Just to clarify, I’m talking about lying in the same bed and sleeping together.”b4e060846c00b10a

He added words he didn’t want to hear, smiling with his eyes. His insides churned with irritation.78c88d0b05a118c0

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When he glared d1c341ba84 with a dissatisfied 4672b014b6 expression, he raised c768c308fc both hands. Woojae lightly shook his gauze-wrapped ad19445de4 right hand.9ffed502760471d0

“What could I possibly do? My hand’s like this.”758fae5c52e57657

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That was the problem. Not that his 86e3438998 hand was like c66bb1eba2 that, but that c610aeef32 it was his 13875ab9c5 right hand.601eddf8ade44474

“You’re left-handed.”bb33b2f434b5f522

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Though he wasn’t wearing anything now, he remembered that Woojae always wore his watch on his right wrist. He also always wrote with his left hand.a48f292718cf73c1

It felt like his 05ac247065 tricks were evolving by ca217acace the hour. Won clicked his tongue b6708ae5f8 and quickly turned away.2a85a05ffa6ed833

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“You knew?”ac78558b7b224adb

Woojae, who had keenly sensed his intention to avoid him, followed closely behind. If he weren’t a patient, he would’ve thrown a punch instead of answering.9df96177bb138762

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“You’re more interested in me than you seem.”1c1b5a6bd70d2656

If only he weren’t a patient.76535eeee1502949

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