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After cooking dinner and enjoying it with Song Areum, Park Jennie went home to prepare herself for a photo-shoot next morning.

Song Areum quickly cleaned up the mess in the kitchen, showered, and then retired to her office. She didn't know why she always came into this room, but her office was surprisingly very soothing.

From the light ticking of the clock on the wall, the perfect view of the city, the bright light of the cars beneath, and the calming scent of cotton, everything about this room screamed comfort.

Sitting on the large window isle, Song Areum stared at the city below her. She took a sip of from her wine glass, twirling it around and chuckling to herself at the taste of the lemon water.

Song Areum was trying her best to not drink alcohol because it reminded her of horrible memories of self-hatred and doubt. While staring at the scenery of the city, she unknowingly fell asleep and soon found herself stuck in a nightmare.

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RING!

RING!

RING!

Song Areum's phone went off the next morning, startling her from the nightmare she was experiencing. In her tired and groggy state, she reached for the phone.

She groaned at the soreness of her body. "I slept in such an uncomfortable position, no wonder my body hurts," She muttered to herself.

Without looking at the caller ID, she tiredly picked up the phone. "...Hello?" She greeted, her voice laced with heavy exhaustion.

"Areum, did you just wake up?" The aged, yet deep and powerful voice of her grandfather immediately snapped Song Areum from her sleepy trance.

Despite the fact that Song Yun Gak was not watching her, Song Areum sat up straighter. "Yes, I did." She sheepishly responded.

A low chuckle could be heard. "My dear, it's one in the afternoon. It's not good to sleep that long." He mused. "I hope you didn't fall asleep drinking some sort of wine or whiskey?" Though his voice was light and warm, there was a hidden layer of warning beneath it.

Song Areum cracked a smile, even though she knew he couldn't see it. No, of course not. I promised you I'd stop drinking so much, didn't I?" She picked up the wine glass of lemon water and placed it in the kitchen sink.

After a few seconds of careful thinking, she added, "But that doesn't mean I've been perfect. I drank lemon water out of a wine glass last night."

Song Yun Gak released a burst of hearty laughter at the image of his granddaughter sulking over lemon water. "As long as it's not wine, I am fine with whatever glass you drink from." He was entertained by her words.

He was glad she was finally changing her alcoholic ways. It had already ruined her once. He did not want history to repeat itself.

"Did you have lunch yet, Areum?" He asked, clearly having an ulterior motive.

Song Areum raised a brow at his question. She prayed he didn't join on the blind dates train. She already had one yesterday!

"Not yet. Did you?" She asked, placing the glass into the kitchen sink.

"No, I did not. How about you have a nice chat with me in one of the restaurants near my office?" He suggested, standing up from the leather chair.

Song Areum already knew he had other plans, but she was too lonely to care. "Sure, I'd love to." She quietly said.

"Good, I will see you in one hour."

"Alright, goodbye, grandpa."

"Goodbye, child." He hung up the phone.

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