Harin emerged from her room first, a chic dress hugging her curves, paired with a light cardigan and delicate gold earrings. She twirled once in front of the mirror, satisfied with how the soft fabric moved around her legs.
"Perfect for a mall stroll," she declared.
Ji-hye was next, opting for comfort over flash—a simple casual top tucked into well-fitted pants, layered under an oversized jacket that fell halfway down her thighs. She slipped her hands into the pockets, glancing toward Harin with a small smile. "I'll never match your glam, but at least I can walk for hours in this."
Joon-ho appeared a few moments later, keys in hand. "Car's ready. Let's go."
The late-morning sun was warm as they stepped outside. His sedan gleamed faintly in the driveway, already cooled inside from the air conditioning. Harin slid into the passenger seat while Ji-hye took the back, the drive filled with easy chatter and snippets of music from the radio.
