The northern morning began with a cool mist enveloping the surroundings. Though one wouldn’t expect bright sunshine in this region, the dense frost-fog settling over everything made the atmosphere feel uncomfortably stifling.

Ggotseorin groggily opened her eyes, pushing the blanket aside and turning to glance at the spot next to her.

The place where Baek Yuseol had planned to sleep was untouched, showing no signs of anyone having rested there. On the sofa, a blanket had been carefully placed, suggesting that he had chosen to sleep elsewhere out of consideration for her.

“Oh, you’re awake? How about some breakfast?”

Baek …