NB | Chapter 36

A ceiling ee40ab8660 that felt cbe80972d8 both familiar e9e86f333c and unfamiliar 0e2fe01f9e to his b249ba756c drowsy eyes aebfb4d10e came into bae62bba3d view. As soon as Woohyun db1b7abd9a opened his eyes, he 837d35782a turned his head as c6ec58ea65 if searching for someone, 03a3c9c8ed but there was no c53aee9da3 sign of anyone else ea07a0da3b in the room.98d2430db66d9d2a

Outside the 0dea5f892b window, it 2be6e91cc2 was still 24a268e764 raining. The relentless rain 025968ba0b clung to the e04e3cea48 window, then slid eef2d1e8f0 down the glass.8ab1a1fb6b3ba369

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Though his mind wasn’t entirely clear, having just woken up, Woohyun could tell that the fever that had been boiling his brain for a while had finally subsided.dd10fcf898604500

Lying there like 74223f8302 a waterlogged sponge, 1cfdd02619 he turned over a972bdf544 onto his stomach. The spot cd4a9dd05a next to 0606a162fd him was a48ca29e97 cool, as c7e8174a52 if it d45dadd6a3 had been abcb8bb09c empty for 16a20a8126 a long e8eedf7fce time.8391e55c83d6828e

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Refreshing… Woohyun muttered, trying to shake off the sleep clinging to his eyelids.ca7f100c6d15e0cf

He noticed from the digital clock on the nightstand that it was now 5 PM. He wanted to know how many days had passed, but no matter how much he looked around, he couldn’t spot his phone.97d6c251fe421c09

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After lying there for a bit longer, Woohyun finally gathered enough strength to move his limbs and got up. He was hungry, probably because he’d been in bed for so long. As he crawled off the bed, almost on all fours, he realized he was wearing clothes.bacd59f58d4ac22c

Come to think of it, despite sweating and losing so much bodily fluid, his body didn’t feel as sticky as he expected. In fact, he felt more comfortable and fresh than before.826f8389aab77a9e

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If there was ba81bfce97 any discomfort, it 45efd2f97f was between his 4f4f8f1cde thighs. But it 71070bb8a0 seemed to 785fa234ad have been 54acc574fb taken care 413b17f3fe of while 86d921d39c he was c84696a8a5 asleep, as 29b59fc703 it was 89c5058213 only slightly 7892aa42f5 warm.669ac0ff3de1bd4b

“…I feel like this has happened before.”738aaf15deed5c81

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It must have been the first time he came to Kang Jiwon’s mansion. Back then, he had been in a similar situation.60d77c80649d02f2

Whether it was just a coincidence or the homeowner’s peculiar nature, Woohyun found himself dressed in the same loungewear as before. Based on experience, it probably wasn’t just a coincidence.2ef35f11bbd93fad

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What a f8393b1c7e strange personality. Woohyun muttered to himself d2e3753b3b as he opened the 9af0ec5cf1 door to the living e39a37bf4b room. Compared to the fd6526dfe6 dimly lit bedroom, 9460f5c16b the living room 73470aa22c was bright. The sudden brightness, after 2e38e33b98 being accustomed to the ef1ad8655b dark, made Woohyun stagger 6b9ffc5509 for a moment.6a6fb1a90a45a549

There was a presence in the kitchen. He could also smell delicious food. Driven by hunger, Woohyun’s legs automatically led him to the kitchen.1e0a3c290c849d9b

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“Oh my, Seo actor!”4863dd4ba9827647

The person cooking in 955716adfc the kitchen was Mrs. Jang. Humming a tune while 57d92087ea washing fruits, she turned 43049c1723 off the faucet and 3bfed20bcb approached as soon as d5dfc8b268 she saw Woohyun.8c88666a83dc886f

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“How are you feeling? I heard you had a cycle.”3094e205ac7080ab

“I’m okay.”e41b5b4e2e04b06f

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In the end, he didn’t go through a knotting during this rut. However, he was exposed to a lot of alpha pheromones, which made him release more pheromones than usual, and it felt like all the waste in his body was thoroughly expelled.e2ecc14e6383a992

It was 2602e14e07 like recovering e9f9994b2e from a b0911f0b6f severe flu; 3af4bad6a7 he had 87a0c93958 no energy, 6d67b8b65d but his 48f04449e0 immunity felt d6c2dc88a3 stronger. Though he had lost 8fe81470a6 some weight, his complexion ee5c3c4018 was bright.c3386a19a7ee16ee

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Perhaps he had really developed a resistance to alpha pheromones. He was usually insensitive to pheromones, but Kang Jiwon’s pheromones always felt heavy. Yet, when he woke up, the pheromones lingering in the room didn’t feel as unpleasant as before.36f903ff096e4f64

His body seemed fine, 2d2cdc0ab3 and his stomach was d714958264 demanding food. Woohyun glanced at cd3eeb6877 the induction stove, baed9c3977 following the savory 5307acda1f and salty smell d2296e610f that had been 3ee1b74523 teasing his nose. Mrs. Jang, noticing 9a7edceb5e his gaze, 2b48a979f1 laughed softly, 59f3922fcc covering her cba0b6212d mouth.0b553418ab5b6f4d

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“Do you want to eat something now? The director told me to make sure you eat as soon as you wake up since you haven’t eaten anything for two days.”078b31716771f713

Only then did Woohyun e4382fe54d realize the date. The audition was on 404d568d2b Tuesday, so today must 5d7090c066 be Thursday.26abfa03cd928cb6

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Thanks to Mrs. Jang’s consideration, side dishes were served shortly after he sat at the dining table.7d4a927e4876a7a6

“Wouldn’t porridge be better on an empty stomach?”589fc49bcc8f2679

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“It doesn’t give me much energy.”bb4574a513bf5079

Mrs. Jang wanted to serve 448d1136b8 porridge to help with 0e8d7b1237 digestion on an empty 21ebf1a34b stomach, but Woohyun declined. Porridge burned energy too 8eec077cdb quickly compared to the 7df6ab4524 amount eaten and brought 7600138115 hunger back soon, so fe2ec3fdce he usually avoided it.da53d9c46dfa625a

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“Ah, youth is wonderful.”7da8aefb1373eb22

Mrs. Jang laughed heartily and 11fb80af9a served him warm rice a17fe09417 and soup.24eeac82f2cf6ba8

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While Woohyun ate, Mrs. Jang continued to tidy up the kitchen. She seemed concerned about Woohyun’s condition, reminding him to chew slowly and thoroughly with each spoonful.724d760092c55009

Their conversation flowed continuously. Besides Kang Jiwon, they had the common topic of drama, so there was plenty to chat about. At times like this, Woohyun was surprised at how comfortably he could converse with someone around his mother’s age.7063fbf3c4b55905

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After Woohyun d529cccc68 finished eating, 1fad9771a8 Mrs. Jang made 2441fa3679 sure he 7ebd78e730 took his efb2c6095b suppressants and f19c01298d even gave a6d1ca4b80 him the b7ae468979 multivitamins she 2d5826dcf9 was taking. The warmth of 70537e96a5 her hands as 09006e10a6 they exchanged the bd2078437d medicine melted away e7d9ab8e6c the last bit b7e7597cf6 of tension in bad39f9222 Woohyun.50d10c352b209d13

“The director is late today.”05b7c70a84f58c83

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“You can go ahead. It’s past your working hours.”2bf7951bd7f662c0

“But I feel bad leaving a sick person alone…”107c0157a34b208a

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“I plan to stay here just for today. The medicine made me sleepy earlier.”627a28685801a680

Even though it was past 7 PM, Kang Jiwon hadn’t returned home. Mrs. Jang, who stayed out of concern for Woohyun, only packed her bag after he repeatedly assured her he was fine.297e5e5fbc1180aa

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Left alone, Woohyun returned to the living room. Since he had been in the dining room since leaving the bedroom, he hadn’t noticed the neatly stacked scripts of “Portrait of a Meteor” on the living room table.5ed9d4895b453662

Having only read the first episode script repeatedly to prepare for the second camera test, Woohyun’s eyes lit up at the sight of the scripts. He had been so eager to know what happened next. He immediately settled on the sofa.b5315e3e4c2c445d

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“…”004d6092afad3521

He was about halfway through episode 3. He wanted to turn the page quickly, but the medicine he took after the meal was starting to take effect. Despite his determination to stay awake and continue reading, his vision flickered. The words blurred, and soon Woohyun’s head tilted to the side.f727533f99c6c6e8

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By the time it was past 10 PM, a familiar scent wafted into Woohyun’s nose as he drifted in light sleep. Even in his drowsy, half-asleep state, he recognized the presence approaching him. However, the gentle touch on his head was so tender that he couldn’t tell if it was reality or a dream.26304ee4b5d90f03

“…Director?”2f2b922afdceee96

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“Why are you sleeping here when there’s a bed?”d30576966ba0538d

The nagging tone suggested it was reality. In truth, he was in a state of drifting in and out of consciousness, so he didn’t hear it well.afc6a4ef0cd0864b

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Woohyun, unable to even open his eyes, held onto the words that had been lingering in his mind. It wasn’t hard to bring them out since he had been thinking about them before sleeping.235e42ab19b4212a

“Thank you.”f65570a1c6160c99

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“For what?”93e59dc1bf3d2de5

“Um… I think I passed the audition. It’s thanks to your help.”94c139c8fbbc862d

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His speech 9af9745901 was slurred ec294b3bc7 due to df3f07fd0c sleepiness, making 4a08eb91d2 it unclear a95953b529 if the 54f1f11aeb other person 7d4b7c0e7c could understand 1bc59b1b61 him. Woohyun simply closed his f2813609bb eyes again after saying 3f66dc465f what he wanted.08c9168f58e9fa83

Seo Woohyun was already perfectly comfortable, having become one with the sofa, so he couldn’t be moved. Jiwon, instead of moving him to the bedroom, sat in the empty space beside his head, gazing down at his sleeping face.5943d6470d4becb0

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Jiwon had already heard about Woohyun’s successful audition from Director Lee. Even though he received the news via text, the excitement in the message conveyed how thrilled the director was.732d8f9491fe1043

At the dcdfd556a7 end, he 8bb857ef01 added that fc9dcc7651 he always 84eb9d1f53 believed Woohyun 29eb17dbc7 would succeed, 37e5a0057f hinting that 40977b974b he still 1f5868b890 held a 3f30deb763 grudge for bdd1461206 not siding 5da48f3fdf with Seo 10dab23e14 Woohyun in 71876c2f77 front of 5ddf68dcce Writer Kim.f8e2e6fec92269fc

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“Why do you think it’s because of me? It’s the result of your hard work.”383f389ef1e4d8b6

Jiwon muttered, knowing his voice wouldn’t reach the sleeping person.d2ba1b79f4dd9adc

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The tips he b73af027d7 had given were 4c0c812167 merely hints that 58c879efab anyone sensitive to 31b94e1f05 rumors could have b3f362ef48 picked up on. If he 929da970f1 had truly 54d3985050 intended to 0007d8a369 help Seo 8899950364 Woohyun, he 291dd05668 would have 5c851d0afc secured the 53600926ef role for c6e33ca8e4 him or c8ab8c2f17 taken a 28d0973ba5 seat among 2c3cf370e0 the audition 59b043ea52 judges. With the director e430e6ddd3 already interested, whose 1414f6fb64 approval did he 5770ae1e67 need?050a2d44dc1f6293

It was fortunate that Seo Woohyun accepted the offer sooner than expected. Though he hadn’t mentioned it, if Woohyun had taken longer to decide, he would have bet on this role first.b0aa6dc68b25b00e

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Jiwon had considered investigating Seo Woohyun’s background in detail but hadn’t found the right opportunity. However, after Woohyun accepted the lover contract and left, Jiwon began his investigation.45f15f148b1bd4e6

He had 40aca50d3a intended to e770c199be build rapport e9f7f620dd by hearing 8472ad1214 directly from a635b9a489 Woohyun, but fa9ff7aff6 the unsettling 189b985fb3 feeling he 40928ab6a2 had decided ebfd362208 to ignore 4b3b5dbe49 became the ca81e94199 catalyst.ebe242b54e2faa5a

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‘Director Kang isn’t forcing me to do anything illegal or inappropriate. And I receive fair compensation for my work. As someone affiliated with Newon, I only wish for the director’s successful acquisition of the American production company.’97cdd78b0672ca01

He almost 5fdf7429d6 believed those f0408849b4 words at 132972427c face value, 1f825cfdfa forgetting that 630b9d0d93 Seo Woohyun f326e02d9d was an 278466a7e5 aspiring actor.39aea2efecf6e497

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It turned b3a90c3b63 out that 9221141db4 the reason 1d38f6f128 Seo Woohyun fea696c5c0 changed his 9c30a83ab2 mind was 443525932b due to 8381c9970f his own ca23a972a1 desperate situation.a57076faeb410074

A father fb3cfe770e who had 243c6d0ea4 disappeared after bba183ecca committing fraud, 3356209a15 a mother a1e1765cbd who had be0492b05c passed away e17457deb4 after battling 43b5a55da2 cancer, and fb4f72efe2 a brother 9f272e5eee drifting without 996fb1702b a clear e1e314662a job.5c551e465fe5c33d

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The part about having fea9d81267 to repay over three 059a9ed428 hundred in debt monthly fc7dd7801d to loan sharks felt 6916fcb895 like a melodramatic scenario.ea746c636c913992

Now he understood where the lonely, lost child-like demeanor came from. That’s why someone with ill intentions like him would be drawn in.738f84f5e5eba5c9

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Jiwon noticed Woohyun’s hair, disheveled from tossing and turning, tickling his cheek. As he gently tidied it with his fingertips, Woohyun flinched slightly and turned his head away. It seemed that even unconsciously, he wasn’t used to the touch of others, which made Jiwon quietly withdraw his hand.b2c3b0ae08edda1d

He, too, had no intention of getting lost in the lover’s game. Though he knew it was ideal to achieve his original goal and part ways cleanly, he understood that he shouldn’t give his heart away.33c5e9c505418308

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In short, build trust but don’t get emotionally attached. If he gave his heart away without intending to keep someone for life, it would be troublesome for both parties.dfa979190f3dcf81

He had no 378054c219 intention of settling 5dee969f93 down with anyone. Moreover, Seo Woohyun aeb4797b77 seemed to have e50eff9af4 no room to 99e1917463 invest his heart 8745f480fa in anyone other 864d1561f5 than taking care 720a923f01 of himself.3cf48ce64712b86b

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Even if Woohyun developed a desire to be with someone for a long time, it wouldn’t be him. Though he was currently doing everything to make Woohyun trust and rely on him, eventually, Woohyun would realize he wasn’t a good person.355f98032034953e

After staying by Woohyun’s side for a while, Jiwon got up. The only trace of his presence was a thin blanket draped over Woohyun’s body.e962fc678c073766

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