Chapter 5

I didn’t want the nightgown anymore.

Even if it was the first gift Jake ever bought me from his part-time job.

Even if I had never dared to wear it.

I just didn’t want it.

After leaving their little love nest of deceit, Jake sent me a SnapChat message.

Asking where I was.

Then explaining he’d forgotten his phone last night, which was why he couldn’t answer my calls.

He even apologized.

And asked why I’d called so many times.

I didn’t plan to reply.

A little while later, Jake sent another message.

[Did you come looking for trouble this morning because you’re jealous, and you’re mad I didn’t come to find you last night?]

[But what happened with Chloe was for a reason. I can explain everything later. Don’t be angry.]

[Today is your birthday, I haven’t forgotten. I already scoped out Namsan Tower last night.]

[We’ll go up tonight. Before that, come to this address. I have a birthday gift for you.]

I only skimmed Jake’s rambling message, not paying attention to the address he sent.

So, when I arrived at the beauty clinic I’d booked, based on online recommendations, I ran into Jake and Chloe.

Chloe’s eyes flashed with a hint of jealousy.

But on the surface, she came over and warmly took my hand.

“Lily, it’s great you still came.

“I thought with your temperament, you wouldn’t bother with us anymore.”

“I’ve felt so guilty. Luckily, Jake mentioned you wanted to get some work done while in South Korea, so I shamelessly asked my former boss for a discount for you.”

I pulled my hand away, rolling my eyes.

“Getting a facial counts as plastic surgery? Then what about all that Botox on your face, is that genetic modification?”

Her eyes instantly reddened. She looked like she’d said something wrong and didn’t dare to speak again.