— Tell me what you were doing.

— I was just talking.

— 

—What...?

— She clearly had other intentions.

— I don't think so.

— I think you'd better fire all the women in the company.

—

— That’s the only way you’ll stay away from them.

— Don’t do that.

— Besides, it’s not like I’m going to date them.

— You’re still defending them.

She pushed him against the wall.

But not roughly.

So as not to hurt him.

She lowered her gaze.

—

— Tell me, Hyun, maybe I’m not handsome enough.

— All this time, I’ve been taking care of my appearance just for you.

— I don’t like it when others talk to you.

— You can’t control how you are.

— You said you’d change.

— Besides, you’re cuter than her.

—You know, I was wondering how it is that

you’re cuter than women.

— But control how you are first.

Ji-ho looked down.

—

— I’m trying.

— But I can’t help feeling this way.

—

Seo Hyun fell silent.

—

That answer...

It wasn’t what I expected.

— I can’t.

—

Kang Ji-ho looked up.

— When someone gets close to you…

—

Pause.

—

Seo Hyun’s heart beat faster.

Because I feel a little happy at Ji-ho’s answer.

Seo Hyun’s thought.

—

— You know, Ji-ho...

—

— No one is keeping me away from you...

Kang Ji-ho moved a little closer.

— 

— Not yet.

—

End of Chapter 17:

"If I lose you... I don't know what I'd do."