LOGINThat night, the two spread a fluffy blanket wide across the living room floor and lay side by side, gazing at the silvery night sky beyond the window.Around them, the wriggling puppies held their own small, warm body heat, contentedly burying their heads and evening out their tired breath.Gyeong-shin quietly reflected on the memory of that very first day when she opened the door to this house, flustered as she struggled through all-night parenting with the little ones.And in the pitch-dark memory far off, she also carefully retraced the faintness of that day when she shared the warmth of her first night with Tae-ha."You on the other side of memory gave yourself to me as a birthday present. It was beautiful, and enchanting."Tae-ha paused for a moment and caressed the corners of Gyeong-shin's eyes. In his moistening eyes, the pain and deep affection they had let flow together from a close distance were swaying."Even when you who left returned to me again, I was simply grateful."A
Finally, Tae-ha and Gyeong-shin returned to the penthouse in Gangnam.Kko-kko and Mu-mu had grown so much in the meantime that they were almost unrecognizable. Thanks to Luise caring for them with all her heart, they showed off the signature "helmet cut" typical of Bichon Frises and breath-taking cuteness as they burled fiercely into Gyeong-shin's and Tae-ha's arms.Ban-ya and Ban-ya's boyfriend also boasted an even more dignified posture.All afternoon, they gathered in one spot with Tae-ha's parents, drinking warm tea, watching the dogs' tricks, and enjoying a harmonious time.As much time passed, Tae-ha and Pablo entered the study to heavily discuss future business plans and the progress of the investigation, while Gyeong-shin played soft piano music for Luise, enjoying a warm time with her mother-in-law.'Living really is a good thing.'A sweet world with in-laws. Because it was a scene she couldn't even dare to imagine just a month ago, Gyeong-shin was deeply immersed in emotion
After heading to the beef restaurant in Gangnam, Gyeong-shin, Tae-ha, and Bong Seon-gyu sat together, enjoying a heartwarming meal while reminiscing about the unexpected memories from last spring.“Haha, you don't know how generous our Representative Tae-ha was back then. At first, he actually tried to quietly pay for all the customers eating in this restaurant that day without showing off.”Surprised by Seon-gyu's revelation, Gyeong-shin looked at Tae-ha, clicking her tongue in awe.“They say squandering money can make you a beggar in an instant... but to enjoy giving like this, you are truly a remarkable person, Tae-ha.”Tae-ha, who was grilling the beef to a golden brown on the grill, glanced bashfully down at Gyeong-shin and muttered softly in Spanish.“Quería ser amable sin aparecerte. (I wanted to treat you well quietly behind the scenes, without showing myself to you.)”“Well, back then... there were circumstances that couldn't be helped. Still, Tae-ha, it's a bit late, but I
At dawn the next day.Gyeong-shin tossed and turned all night without falling into a deep sleep. As all memories of her past life, present life, and the present moment went back and forth, Gyeong-shin's mind and spirit struggled in pain as if a violent storm were blowing over.Tae-ha couldn't bear seeing Gyeong-shin like that. In the end, after turning on the light and carefully pulling back the blanket surrounding her, he got up onto the hospital bed and quietly held Gyeong-shin in his arms."Shin, is it very hard?"As Tae-ha's low voice echoed near her ears, Gyeong-shin drooped limply, digging into his embrace and trembling faintly."...It's a bit hard.""Shin, if it's hard for you, it gets hard for the babies too."At the word 'babies,' Gyeong-shin quietly placed her hand over her belly even amid her faint consciousness. Exhaling a labored breath, she muttered low."...That's true."Gyeong-shin quietly opened her eyes and dug deep inside Tae-ha's embrace with both hands placed on h
Clutching her aching head, Gyeong-shin looked down at Jeong-min. Kept bowing her head with a dark expression and merely letting out labored breaths, she looked pitiful even.Explaining the situation on her behalf, Gi-beom said that having passed the critical hurdle today and barely opened her eyes, they did not know when Jeong-min might lose consciousness again, so as soon as she regained consciousness, she hurried to visit this place.Hyeon-su, too, despite having conversed with Gyeong-shin just a moment ago, wore a sinner's face like Jeong-min and couldn't even bring herself to meet eyes properly.'Right now, memories are gradually coming back, faint yet revealing themselves. These people really envied me a lot...'Past life and present life—perhaps she wondered if these two people hadn't changed, but that was not it. There was no doubt that people mature and change after undergoing many experiences.Sitting next to Gyeong-shin with arms crossed, Tae-ha sent a cool, sharp glare towa
Inside Gyeong-shin's heart, fire and ice coexisted coolly.When she first set foot into Tae-ha's world in this body, she had regarded herself as a mismatched intruder. The perfect family they imagined must have been a joint product of the powerful authority and wealth lurking behind Penelope's name.However, Gyeong-shin did not step back. After all, he was the only one who recognized the guitar calluses embedded in every joint of Tae-ha's fingers, and the only one who wrapped her with warmth as she suffered from nightmares every night.Above all, the babies wriggling and growing inside her belly were the completion of the most perfect and happy family in the world.Gyeong-shin held up the ultrasound photo precious to her and spread it out toward Tae-ha's parents.Having accepted Tae-ha's heart and gained the conviction to walk the remaining future together with him, she proudly looked straight at Pablo and Luise now."Madre y padre. Sean mi verdadera familia. (Mother, Father. Please b







