Synopsis
Snow had piled up thickly on his head and shoulders, but Hyun-jung recognized the man at a glance.
It was the man she had spent a one-night stand with the night before.
He was panting heavily, as though he had run all the way there.
โWh-โฆ What are youโฆ.โ
The man dropped to one knee and met Hyun-jungโs eyes.
With a hand, he gently brushed her tear-streaked cheek.
โWe can go over the details later.โ
โP-pleaseโฆ please save me. I beg you.โ
โWhy say something so obvious?โ
As she looked into his eyesโcalmly explaining the situation to her in the midst of chaosโHyun-jung felt a strange calm settle over her pounding heart.
Like a lie, relief came all at once.
She wiped away her tears and nodded.
โDonโt be afraid. Letโs try to get out of here as quickly as we can. Do you think you can do it?โ
โIf you try to save me like this, wonโt you be in danger too? If the car catches fire, orโฆโ
Why was this man trying to save her?
Even while she was grateful, the question gnawed at her.
It was the exact opposite of her fiancรฉ, who had run away without even looking back.
โI made a promise. You donโt remember it, but I do.โ
โA promise?โ
Hyun-jung looked at the man blankly, not understanding what he meant.
Even with her face a mess of tears, the man gazed at her as though she were beautiful. Then he softly pressed a kiss to her lips.
The situation was far too urgent to savor the feeling, yet she recognized them without doubtโthose same tender lips that had held her so warmly the night before.
โYes. That I would save you, no matter where you were.โ