Chapter 106

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Translator: True Detective

Chapter: 105

Chapter Title: The Morning After

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"Ugh..."

Groaning as he clutched his throbbing head, Lee Byung-joo opened his eyes in bed.

What happened last night?

He had invited Yi Hyunwoo to his newlywed home and treated him to dinner with Jin-ah. Though they were from the same batch of hires, Byung-joo hadn't been thrilled about it after Hyunwoo recently demanded nude photos of his wife.

In the awkward atmosphere, Jin-ah had pulled out the whiskey she'd prepared, and Byung-joo had downed glass after glass.

Definitely...

He recalled his wife sitting right next to Hyunwoo, pouring drinks and feeding him snacks with overflowing charm. They had even linked arms affectionately, it seemed.

When did they get so close?

The drinking session had been pleasantly buzzed, but their skinship grated on Byung-joo's nerves.

It probably stopped at linking arms, right?

After that, alcohol had wiped his memory clean.

I need to tell her to ‍‍‌‌⁠​​⁠‌​​‍​​‍​‌​⁠‍‌‍⁠⁠‌⁠‌‍‌‍‌‌‌‍⁠​‌​‌​‌‍‌‌‌⁠‍​​‌‍⁠‌‌⁠⁠be careful.

Hyunwoo didn't seem the type at first, but his private life was shockingly promiscuous. Hooking up for one-night stands right after meeting at clubs, even gleefully showing off sex with his partner Kim Ji-na. Definitely not normal.

Who knew how such a man might corrupt his innocent wife? Byung-joo thought they needed some distance between them.

"Mmm... honey... you're awake?"

At that moment, Seo Jin-ah, lying beside him, opened her eyes. Her naked body peeked out from under the covers.

Gasp!

Ever since the hidden camera incident, Jin-ah had slept in bed while he'd taken the sofa, so Byung-joo startled at the long-overdue sight of his wife's bare form.

String-thin bikini tan lines contrasted sharply with her healthily tanned skin, drawing his gaze. The precarious lines barely concealed her breasts and private areas—who knew what bikini she'd worn?

It wasn't just the tan lines. From her nape to her ample breasts, abdomen, and thighs, kiss marks and red handprints dotted her skin.

And on her luscious thighs, crusty white stains. Semen, unmistakably. Anyone could see her body bore traces of intense lovemaking everywhere.

"Wh-what... happened last night?"

"Mmm... you know exactly... why ask and embarrass me..."

"What?"

"The moment... Deputy Lee left last night... you wouldn't leave me alone... all. night. long."

She blushed, covering her nudity with her hands, too ashamed to meet his eyes.

The once-pure woman now shamelessly acted and lied to her husband.

"R-really? Hahaha!"

Byung-joo remembered nothing after whiskey at the table, but who else would leave such loving marks on his wife? He laughed heartily.

It must've worked, after all.

The Gangneung trip chasing the Hyunwoo couple had risked money, time, and his marriage. Watching Yi Hyunwoo and Kim Ji-na's sloppy sex, he'd masturbated three times. Erectile dysfunction was gone for good.

With his issue fixed, her state made perfect sense. Admiring the marks on her body, Byung-joo felt pleased.

Was Jin-ah's body always this sexy?

Her perfectly shaped breasts were something even he acknowledged. But her slim waist flaring into voluptuous hips, long luscious thighs and calves—impossible to look away.

Because it's been so long? Or the tan?

Unsure of the reason, ‍‍‌‌⁠​​⁠‌​​‍​​‍​‌​⁠‍‌‍⁠⁠‌⁠‌‍‌‍‌‌‌‍⁠​‌​‌​‌‍‌‌‌⁠‍​​‌‍⁠‌‌⁠⁠Byung-joo savored his wife's figure, his cock stiffening fiercely. It had been ages since her sight aroused him like this.

Can't miss this chance.

- Grab

He seized her wrist and yanked her toward him. A holiday morning romp sounded perfect. But

- Slip

She effortlessly slipped from his embrace.

"Byung-joo... next time... okay?"

"Huh? Why? Jin-ah, you still not in the mood with me?"

"No... it's not that... last night was so intense... I'm sore. Let's do it next time, yeah?"

Her words left him speechless. The marks proved it had been a wild night; her fatigue was natural.

"O-okay. Next time then."

"Sure... I'll make breakfast, Byung-joo."

He should be thrilled his function was back, but as she turned away, something tugged uncomfortably at his heart.

Damn...

Despite that, the pink wing-shaped tattoo on her rear hip, dizzying bikini lines, and her lithe back view had him rock-hard, unused as it was.

"Mmm..."

Yi Hyunwoo, fresh from a fun Friday evening at the newlywed home, lounged on his studio bed, savoring the lazy holiday morning.

What should I do?

Analyzing Seo Jin-ah's status window in the work system, Hyunwoo pondered.

The new [Craving] for sex had replaced [Guilt] toward her husband in Psychological Messages. Amplifying it would lead to even hotter sex.

But Psychological Message tweaks allowed only two at a time. He'd have to drop one amplified emotion.

Remove the [Desire] to do it with me?

No good. Without even basic [Favorability], stripping her [Desire] for intercourse risked emotionless doll-like sex.

Then the [Love] for Byung-joo?

He'd amplified her [Love] for her husband originally to savor her guilt while yielding to him.

But last night, she'd gotten her husband drunk and begged for it in front of him—no guilt there.

No need for it anymore.

Analyzing her actions, Hyunwoo halted the now-useless manipulation and amplified her sleazy new [Craving].

"I wonder... can her [Love] for Byung-joo hold up now?"

From last night, it seemed it might vanish soon. Yet her [Disposition] still held [Pure], [Elegant], [Conservative].

Sexually corrupted, but her innate traits remained. Mental love for her husband might persist.

Doesn't matter to me either way...

If she fully fell, great; if not, and she kept up the marriage, he'd enjoy accordingly.

"Jin-ah will figure it out."

Shoving aside troublesome thoughts, Hyunwoo planned to relax through his schedule-free weekend.

- Vrrr

"What now?"

- You didn't forget our plans today, right?

If not for Eun Seol's message.

Yi Hyunwoo always showed up late, clueless about appointments.

And compared to her—up since dawn for hair, makeup, outfit—he was worlds apart. Always casual clothes, unwashed hair under a cap. Today too, no doubt.

"He definitely forgot."

Yet he couldn't even keep time. His irresponsibility boiled her blood.

Do I really have to go this far?

She questioned herself but had to admit she was the one clinging, pride be damned.

- Vrrr

- What plans today?

"Grr..."

Already sweltering, fury heated her whole body.

- Today for sure

- Caliban Bay

- We agreed, remember.

On the verge of exploding, Eun Seol gritted her teeth, stabbing each key.

- Ah!

"Ah? 'Ah' is all you got?"

Hyunwoo had just remembered their plans.

- Come to my place. I'll be ready

- You have a car, so come here...

But the unread '1' lingered.

"Unbelievable..."

Consistently selfish from start to now.

Did she have to starve her cravings and flaunt her groomed body for this man? Others would buy new cars for a beach date with her.

But swallowing her massive pride, Eun Seol took a taxi to his place.

"Hey~ wait long?"

"Appointment was noon. It's exactly 1 PM now. De-puty. Lee."

"Why so stiff like at work?"

"Ha? Stiff?"

"Get in quick. We're late, gotta hurry."

No apology expected, but his brazenness left her speechless.

"Hmph!"

- Slam

She vented pent-up rage on the door, slamming it viciously.

Kid...

Hyunwoo had tried breaking her temper many times, but her tantrums passed quickly.

At least she doesn't cross lines.

The old jealous Eun Seol would've grilled him endlessly. Now she just sulked for a beach trip together.

"Anyway... you went all out today?"

Her halter-neck dress bared shoulders and back. Thin straps accentuated her slender neckline elegantly. Tight waist, A-line skirt to mid-thigh.

She knew her body perfectly—highlighting long legs while cinching for volume.

Tall yet in high heels, she looked like a pro model.

Hair and makeup were flawless: mascara and liner for big eyes, subtle shading for glamorous sophistication.

Her slightly upturned eyes gave a fierce edge, though.

"Hmph! For SNS pics. Think I dressed up for you?"

Still mad about the lateness, she snapped coldly.

"Hahaha..."

Normally, he'd shove his cock in the passenger seat, but last night's fantasy sex with Jin-ah and successful [Disposition] tweak had him in high spirits.

He could tolerate her tsundere attitude.

"..."

What's with him... plotting something again?

Sensing his unusual leniency, she grew uneasy, talking less.

The SUV carrying them soon reached Caliban Bay.