I Became a Villain's Hero [Complete]

Chapter 116: The Bait (1)

A dream from Stella.

It had been a long time since the last one.

Song Soo-yeon was lying in a steamy bathtub, relaxing the tension in her body.

It was something she would normally never do, but she felt she couldn't fall asleep without it.

She knew better than anyone that dreams should be distinguished from reality.

However, Jung-gyeom in her dreams always appeared true to her desires.

They had been lovers and even spouses.

It was through dreams that she realized such happiness existed.

So her heart was racing fast.

She was already nervous... and also excited.

It felt like she was peeping into a hopeful future.

It was a painkiller to forget the current pain.

-Drip...drip...

Drops of water falling from the ceiling tapped on Song Soo-yeon's cheeks.

Thinking she had warmed up enough, she began to rinse off her body.

She lathered up with a shower ball, steadying both her body and mind.

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A body relaxed to the point of drowsiness.

In contrast, her mind remained sharp.

The thought of meeting Jung-gyeom soon made her heart ache.

A Jung-gyeom who does not hate her.

A Jung-gyeom she wishes to someday meet.

Song Soo-yeon was unsure how she would act.

It was one thing to dream, but predicting the changes that would come after waking from them was difficult.

Every time after dreaming, a corresponding shock would follow.

Wouldn't there be a similar shock this time too?

".....Haaa."

Song Soo-yeon slowly lay down on the bed.

She covered herself with Jung-gyeom's blanket, which she had brought over some time ago.

The scent had faded, which was disappointing... but it still felt like she was a bit closer to him.

'....Take care.'

Jung-gyeom's last words flashed through her mind.

Song Soo-yeon quickly shook her head.

Just forget those moments for a while.

Just a little more strength to keep going.

She had never imagined she would miss the ordinary days of the past, when nothing special happened, this much.

Nor had she thought she would flounder so much over a man.

But this was her reality... she had to adapt.

Song Soo-yeon closed her eyes.

Ready to dream.

She hadn't forgotten Stella's advice that it was better to wake up quickly from this one.

...If it were possible, Song Soo-yeon would follow that advice.

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