Eun-soo stood at the kindergarten gate for a long moment, watching as Jin-woo's car disappeared into the evening traffic.
She looked down at the beautifully wrapped cheesecake in her hands and felt a strange warmth in her heart.
She couldn't help but think about how dedicated Jin-woo was, personally coming every single day to pick up Hajun despite his busy life.
He was such a gentleman, always speaking with a polite, calm voice even when he was clearly exhausted from work.
"Why does life have to be so hard for such good people?" she sighed softly to herself.
Her heart ached thinking about a sweet boy like Hajun losing his mother, and a kind man like Jin-woo carrying that burden alone.
She shook the sad thoughts from her head and hailed a taxi to take her back to her quiet home at Gleam Tower.
Upon entering her minimalist kitchen, she carefully placed the cake in the fridge to keep it fresh and cool.
She walked to the bathroom, placing her elegant work clothes into the washing machine before stepping into a steaming hot shower.
The water washed away the stress of the week, and she stepped out feeling refreshed, wrapped only in a soft white towel.
Hunger finally took over, so she padded back to the kitchen and took a small, indulgent bite of the cheesecake.
It was perfect—light, airy, and not too sweet—exactly the kind of treat she enjoyed after a long day.
After putting the rest away, she retreated to her bedroom and changed into her favorite pair of cute pink pajamas.
Even in simple sleepwear, her tall, slender frame and long legs made her look effortlessly graceful.
She curled up on her sofa and turned on the television, flipping through fashion shows and soul-stirring piano concerts.
As the night went on, she felt her eyes growing heavy, but since it was finally the weekend, she decided to stay up a little longer.
She put on a lighthearted romantic comedy, laughing softly at the screen until she eventually drifted into a deep, peaceful sleep.
The next morning, the bright sun spilled into her room, making her realize she had slept much later than usual.
She sat up slowly, feeling a bit groggy but happy to have a quiet Saturday ahead of her with no lessons to teach.