Yeoreum’s gaze was fixed on the bottle of water, her mouth hanging open as if shocked by what she’d just heard—five spoonfuls of corn powder.

Had this simple indulgence startled even someone as wealthy as Yeoreum? I rubbed my lips, struggling internally before finally admitting it. I had, indeed, been living a life of luxury.

It felt odd to display such extravagance when I had debts to pay off. Maybe the recent increase in my income had made me a bit too confident. Earning money didn’t mean it was all mine to spend.

"I'm sorry… I'll cut back to just …