Her first meeting was with a man older than herself, the owner of a small bookstore.
Ji-woo studied him from under her lashes, feigning a casual air. A pleasant smile seemed fixed on his face as she spoke. He listened with an earnest attentiveness, his gaze locked on hers as if she were his most valued customer. He was, she had to admit, very thoughtful.
“What is your favorite tree, Ji-woo?”
The question showed a surprising emotional
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