Chapter 38.1

One side of her chest cringed when she thought of her father through the man’s image.

If Adam reminded her of Jeong Eun-chan because he was an “Omega,” this man reminded her of her father just by looking at her. He looks like a woman, has a thin frame, and is in danger if left alone.

“May I ask why you’re here to see my sister today?”

When Hae-won asked anxiously, the man looked down at an angle. The lashes that sank along with the gaze were very long.

“The manager of my company ran away.”

“Ran away?”

Hae-won asked back in great surprise. The man nodded. And the eyebrows gathered and repeatedly untied to sort out what to say in her head.

“CEO Seo, oh, I heard that CEO Seo Ellie and our CEO are close, so I came here to see if you know where they are.”

“I see.”

“Well, I didn’t cry because of CEO Seo Ellie. J-just in case you misunderstand.”

The man added urgently.

“She’s someone I’m thankful for meeting and listening to me.”

The man looked as if Ellie was beside him and was embarrassed.

Did the sisters look harsh in the eyes of others? Haewon felt very sorry for a moment as she worried about him unintentionally.

“Well, if you’re in an agency, are you an actor?”

Haewon naturally changed the subject.

“Yes, I haven’t appeared in many movies yet, so you won’t know even if you hear my name.”

The man replied timidly.

No matter how hard it is, he is supposed to tell her his name, but the man hasn’t said much since. Hae-won broke the awkward silence first.

“What did Ellie say?”

“Oh, I-I don’t know anything.”

Haewon holds her head in the air. She went on.

“Ellie said she has an appointment today, so I’ll ask her again tomorrow.”

The man’s eyes sparkled.

“Oh, I’d like to ask the reporters too. Is that okay? Except for the actors.”

“I-I’d appreciate that.”

The man’s face, which had been pale all along, was also bright. At that time, a cold wind blew from somewhere, and their hair fluttered.

“Ugh, it’s cold….”

The man muttered reflexively.

Hae-won decided to wrap up the conversation in a hurry.

“This is my business card.”

Hae-won took a business card from her wallet and handed it to him. The man jumped off the bench and took her business card. Then he stood silent for a long time.

However, this time, she looked at Haewon. It looked like an abandoned puppy in the rain, so Hae-won couldn’t leave him alone.

“Can I give you a ride home?”

The man took a step back in surprise at Haewon’s words.

“Oh, no, I’m fine. You must be tired too, but I was holding you back. And, uh, my house is a long way from here.….”

The man talked gibberish.

“I’m fine. I might be swamped today, but I would sleep well if you are comfortable on your way home.”

Hae-won walked to the car. The man hesitated and followed after Hae-won. But the distance has never narrowed. The man chased Haewon two steps back.

It wasn’t close, but it wasn’t far.

“You can turn left over there.”

“Here?”

“Yes.”

The place where she arrived following the man’s guide was a studio where old villas were huddled.

As she turned inside, which was not even caught on the navigation system, the surroundings were dark due to the densely packed villas.

Wouldn’t it be dangerous to live in such a bad place? Even if it’s a man, it’s an omega.

Maybe he read Hae-won’s worried eyes, but the man opened his mouth while touching his seat belt.

“I moved because I was behind on the settlement for quite a while. I couldn’t afford the house price where I used to live…….”

The agency manager did not just run away, but even took the money to pay the actor. Haewon became more confused.

“T-there it is.”

Then the man added hastily.

Haewon pulled over in front of the red brick villa. The man unfastened his belt and stared at Haewon.

“I’ll get going.”

“Yes, go ahead.”

Hae-won replied with a smile.

“Can I give you a hug?”

“What? Ah.”

Before Haewon could allow it, a man came into her arms. Surprised Hae-won was stiff as it was. Then the man murmured in a nasal voice.

“You’re my benefactor. Hic.”

I haven’t done anything for you yet.

Hae-won patted the man on the back without saying a word, feeling sorry that he might have raised expectations for no reason. And she comforted him with all her heart.

“Everything will be fine.”

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