After hurling curses and screaming herself hoarse for a long time, Gayoung only calmed down once the sedative was administered. Jeong Bin, wearing an awkward expression, lifted Gayoung into his arms as she lay unconscious, as if fainted.

“I never expected it to turn out like this. What on earth did you say to her….”

Cha Uijae, perched on the wooden porch, merely shrugged his shoulders.

“Nothing much. I just told her a few things. Things she would probably be curious about.”

“…Haah. I see….”

“Was I not supposed to?”

“It is not that you were not allowed, but…. Well, this is my fault for not briefing you in advance. It is not your responsibility, J.”