Contract Marriage with a Male Friend - Chapter 61

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#61

More than anything else, the problem was managing her expression in front of Bong Seong Tae.
Nothing was confirmed yet.
It was merely a rumor drifting through the wind.
Just because her surname was An, and the presumed daughter’s name was Soo Yi—that didn’t mean she could be certain about who the man was.
But her instinct was telling her something.
That man Bong Seong Tae had spoken of was undoubtedly her father.
‘Is he really my father?’
An Soo Yi stared blankly at her reflection in the mirror.
Before the company went bankrupt, during the happiest time of her life, her mother had held her close and spoken to her tenderly.

“Our Soo Yi looks just like her father. That’s why I love our daughter so much, I suppose.”
“Really?”
“Mm. Your dad was famous for being handsome when he was in school. When our Soo Yi grows up, she’ll be popular too.”

The mother who had loved that her daughter resembled her father had come to despise the sight of her for that very reason once the bankruptcy struck.
“…….”
As painful memories she had buried in her happy everyday life with Bong Seong Tae came flooding back like waves, Soo Yi wrapped her hands around her head.
‘I really don’t know what to do…….’

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Soo Yi decided to avoid meeting Bong Seong Tae’s gaze as much as possible.
It proved easier than she expected.
Bong Seong Tae was still busy with frequent business trips, and during their brief time together, they were too occupied with holding each other to exchange words.
“Ahh……!”
Soo Yi covered her mouth with a trembling hand.
Yet a thin moan escaped despite the overwhelming pleasure that rose within her.
Without taking his eyes off her for a single moment, Bong Seong Tae gripped her slender waist firmly and moved with intensity.
A pillow that had been precariously balanced on the edge of the bed tumbled to the floor, but neither of them paid it any mind.
“Don’t…… don’t look so much…….”
“No. I won’t miss a single beautiful moment of my wife.”
Soo Yi stretched her delicate arms around his neck pitifully.
“Hold me.”
Ah.
That pitiful gesture shattered his reason completely.
He pulled her close and gave himself over to her entirely.
Her slender legs trembled uncontrollably in the air.
Though her nails raked across his broad back, Bong Seong Tae kissed her deeply as if he relished it.
The sensation of becoming one was damned near perfect every time.
It felt as though every bone in his body, his heart, his emotions, and finally his very soul were melting into softness.
Soon Bong Seong Tae began to raise his upper body.
He wanted to drink in the sight of Soo Yi as she breathed heavily.
With so little time available lately, he wanted to engrave every strand of her hair into his memory.
“Bong Seong Tae, ahh, kiss me.”
“Mm…… in a moment—”
“Now.”
Soo Yi pulled his wrist as she swayed vigorously up and down.
“Kiss me, darling. Please?”
……Damn.
In the end, Bong Seong Tae tangled his tongue deeply with hers.
How could he refuse?
When An Soo Yi asked him to.
And so Bong Seong Tae exchanged hot breath with Soo Yi and poured himself into her.
“Hah, ah…….”
Holding her close, he pressed his lips repeatedly to every part of her body.
“Were you alright without me?”
“No…… not at all.”
“If you said yes, I’d have cried, darling.”
Peck, soft kiss.
Bong Seong Tae brushed his lips briefly against the corners of her eyes, then cradled her small face in his large hands.
“You’ve lost weight. Your waist is an inch smaller.”
“It’s just…… I’ve had a lot to do…….”
“You’re not eating properly, An Soo Yi.”
As Bong Seong Tae’s brow furrowed with displeasure, Soo Yi, who had been watching him quietly, leaned in and kissed him softly.
“That’s not true. I’m eating well.”
“You’re lying.”
“Want to check?”
Then, gripping his shoulders firmly, she rolled his large body beneath her and climbed on top.
At the dizzying sight of her soft skin trembling like pudding, Bong Seong Tae’s eyes instantly flooded with dangerous heat.
“I must have missed you a lot, Soo Yi.”
“Mm…… yeah.”
At her reply, Bong Seong Tae drew in a deep breath.
“I missed you so much.”
Truly, he had missed her terribly.
At the same time, he didn’t have the courage to face her.
So Soo Yi concentrated only on making love to him.
During their union, the intense pleasure he gave her allowed her to sweep away all the complicated thoughts that weighed on her heart.
With her father, her past, Kangho Group, and the very existence of Dok Go Chairman all left behind, she wanted to remain in this moment forever—focused only on Bong Seong Tae, on each other.
But unable to bear the gaze with which he persistently held her in his eyes, she continued to pull him close, to kiss him, and to evade his stare.
Even when they lay holding each other after their union, and even when they exchanged morning goodbyes.
“An Soo Yi.”
Bong Seong Tae cradled her face in his large hands.
“Why…… are you like that?”
“It’s nothing.”
Dark eyes studied her carefully.
“I feel like I haven’t really seen your face.”
She had tried her best not to let it show.
But it seemed she couldn’t completely fool someone with an animal’s instinct.
Yet Soo Yi wanted to hide as much as she could.
There had been no contact from Bong Seong Tae since.
Until confirmation came that the man whose life had been twisted by Kangho Group was her father, she didn’t want this tangled tangle of emotion to be discovered.
She wanted to savor these happy moments with Bong Seong Tae a little longer.
“I think it’s because you’ve been holding me continuously.”
So saying, Soo Yi wrapped her arms tightly around his neck and closed her eyes.
“Your body is so warm. Holding you makes me feel good.”
Bong Seong Tae, who held her in return, gently stroked her delicate back with his large hand.
“Business trips aren’t entirely bad, it seems.”
“……Mm?”
“Because An Soo Yi becomes honest like this.”
Peck. Bong Seong Tae kissed the corner of her temple and held her close again.
“Let’s just stay like this for a moment.”
“Won’t you be late?”
“How far is it from the Main Building to the Annex Building? If I’m late, you can support me for the rest of my life.”
Despite his playful words, Soo Yi couldn’t bring herself to laugh.
The only saving grace was that, with her head resting on his shoulder, he couldn’t see her expression.
“Listen.”
“Yes?”
Her chest suddenly tightened.
His unconditional affection—the way he responded immediately whenever she called, as though he’d been waiting—made it hard to breathe.
Before, it had only brought her joy.
Suppressing the surge of emotion, she continued as if nothing were wrong.
“You said you went to Anseong on a business trip before, right?”
“That’s right.”
“Why did you go?”
Soo Yi tried to speak as naturally as possible.
“I went there a while ago too. That’s why I got curious.”
Fortunately, Bong Seong Tae answered without suspicion.
“There was an M&A deal under strict confidentiality. It was the Chairman’s direct line, so I had to personally ensure the staff kept quiet about it.”
It wasn’t a lie.
But that “keeping quiet” wasn’t the business method she imagined.
And the fact that she was involved in that “keeping quiet” was also confidential.
“……I see.”
“How was your trip? Did you have a good time?”
“Yes. Bong helped me a lot.”
“The one who regards you as a benefactor?”
Soo Yi nodded.
“It looks like he’s completely freed himself from his gambling addiction now. The barren village has become colorful and charming.”
“That’s our wife’s doing. Just by believing in someone, the whole world can change.”
Just by believing in someone, the whole world can change…….
Turning those words over in her mind, Soo Yi opened her mouth, her expression heavy.
“What if I didn’t believe your words…… what would have happened?”

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