The Innocent – Chapter 26: Despairing
Jung Sook hadn’t noticed him. But he had followed her anyway. He wasn’t about to cease being vigilant just because she’d pulled away from him. And broken his heart. Her…
Jung Sook hadn’t noticed him. But he had followed her anyway. He wasn’t about to cease being vigilant just because she’d pulled away from him. And broken his heart. Her…
The teacher turned to gaze down at the little girl. Who was bravely attempting not to burst into tears. But Jung Sook could also feel her relief. And an odd…
She wanted to cry. But she discovered that she was frozen again. Numb. She knew that it was her best defense against the pain. But she had enjoyed feeling again. At…
“I am not a woman of noble standing,” she murmured. “Why would your father ever agree to our marriage?”He cleared his throat. Uncomfortably. “There is this rumor that you are…wealthy. …
Dumbfounded, he stared down at her. “But…you were married.”She nodded. “Believe me, I am well aware.”He frowned. “How long were you married?”“Three weeks.”His eyebrows flew up to challenge the ceiling. …
She walked into the front room. It was just a small sitting room. Its window covered by a screen now. Which made the tiny space feel even more intimate.His voice…
Thank you, kind ARMY, for allowing us to post your beautiful artwork!
He took a step towards her. And she glanced up at him. A veil of vulnerability descended over her features. Still, he continued to move towards her. Until he was…
“Jung Sook,” he whispered. And she jumped, spinning to face him. Her heart now pounding in her chest. Her hand flew up over that racing organ. “I thought you left.”…
Jung Sook had just arrived at home and was putting her groceries away when a knock sounded on her door. A few seconds later, she was opening it. She was…