Chapter thirty six

As the evening descended, casting a warm glow through the windows of Hye-Jin's apartment, there came a gentle knock on her door. Eun-Ji, who had been keeping her company throughout the day, hurried to answer it.

Opening the door, Eun-Ji was surprised to find Ji-Won standing on the other side, his expression earnest and concerned. "Ji-Won," she greeted with a warm smile, stepping aside to welcome him inside. "What brings you here?"

Ji-Won entered the apartment with a small nod of gratitude, his eyes briefly scanning the room before settling back to Eun-Ji "I came to check on Hye-Jin," he explained softly, his voice filled with genuine concern. "Is she around?"

Before Eun-Ji could respond, the sound of Hye-Jin's footsteps echoed down the hallway as she made her way into the living room. "Eun-Ji, who's at the door?" she called out, her voice still slightly groggy from sleep and the lingering effects of her hangover.