Chapter 37

"OPPA, you look so handsome today!" At the entrance of Lotte World, the three people who had made plans to meet—Park Ji-yeon, Lee Seung-lin, and one more—finally came together. Of course, the third person was their adorable little Huhu.

Lee Seung-lin looked more handsome? Perhaps. He wasn't wearing those overly stiff shirts today but had changed into a loose T-shirt, which naturally gave off a more relaxed vibe. After all, no matter how disheveled a young man might look, it always seemed a bit off.

Still, he was somewhat affected by the words "We are from the same era" from Yoo Jae-suk and Park Myung-soo...

Lee Seung-lin sized up Park Ji-yeon in front of him. She was no longer dressed in the homely or student-like outfits of the past. A pair of denim shorts and a crop top made her look less innocent and more womanly. Hmm, the little girl really has long legs...

"Huhu, call NUNA!"

"NU~NU!" The little one was growing so fast, changing almost daily, and learning to speak more quickly. With big, blinking eyes, he reached out with his chubby little hands, asking Park Ji-yeon for a hug.

Park Ji-yeon was instantly charmed. After Lee Seung-lin indicated it was fine, she carefully took little Huhu, "OPPA, your son is so cute, just like you used to be!"

I used to... be so cute... I won't argue with you...

Lee Seung-lin didn't know whether to laugh or cry. He quickly took Huhu back from Park Ji-yeon, "You little rascal..."

Park Ji-yeon, blushing and looking down, wiped the drool from her chest with a tissue. How embarrassing... But, looking at her still-developing chest... Do I look like a mother?

Lee Seung-lin lightly patted Huhu's bottom, "Didn't you drink milk before we came out?"

Park Ji-yeon's face seemed to turn even redder...

Lee Seung-lin felt he might have said something wrong. Looking at his giggling son, he wondered if the little one wanted a mother, missed his mother, or was just teasing him...

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When they entered Lotte World again, Lee Seung-lin felt as if he had been transported to another world. Lotte World was still the same, but Lee Seung-lin was no longer the same; he was now a father.

Ji-yeon must have had similar thoughts. Four years ago, she was just a little dinosaur who only knew how to eat. Now, she knew how to pursue love, even if she might have chosen the wrong person. Still, it proved that the little girl had grown up and matured.

Perhaps the craze for "Little Dimple" hadn't completely faded, but more people knew it from Han Seung-yeon and Huh Young-sung's version. Most people had heard it through the daily drama "You Are My Destiny." Given the rapid pace of change in the Korean entertainment industry, it seemed like people were almost forgetting about him.

So, seeing the three of them at Lotte World, people just thought it was another uncle and young girl combo, just that this one had a child. There were just too many such combinations these days!

"OPPA, let's go on the roller coaster, remember how you used to love it!" As she said this, Park Ji-yeon was a bit hesitant. She was a bit scared, but OPPA loved it, and back then, she was too scared to go with Lee Seung-lin.

"Do you think Huhu can go on that?"

I must be an idiot. Taking a child on that would be too dangerous. How could I be so stupid? She had forgotten that just half a month ago, she thought she was a genius...

"Or, let's go to the haunted house!" Hehe, a must for couples...

Before Lee Seung-lin could tease Park Ji-yeon, little Huhu "NU~NU" to assert his presence...

Park Ji-yeon wondered if she had gone crazy thinking about the date, to have ignored such a cute baby. She took Huhu, "I'm sorry, Huhu. Unnie will take you to the carousel!" Thankfully, this time, Huhu didn't seem to want to nurse...

This girl finally knew what was appropriate and what wasn't...

Honestly, in his previous life, Lee Seung-lin had never been to an amusement park. In this life, he had been, but not as himself. He always thought it was childish, but he found himself enjoying it a lot, even if he didn't scream and shout like little Ji-yeon. He felt much more relaxed.

Hmm, if I have time, it wouldn't be bad to come here a few more times with the little girl. But next time, should I leave Huhu with my mom? Why? When Park Ji-yeon mentioned the roller coaster, he did feel an urge to go, but his rational side told him it was a bad idea...

They had finally done everything they wanted. Park Ji-yeon was very satisfied with this "date," and Lee Seung-lin had a great time too. It seemed to be the happiest day since he came to this world, with no family missions, no worries about making money, and no thoughts of the detestable Lee Seung-gi. He was simply enjoying life.

Sitting in the Ferris wheel, Park Ji-yeon and Lee Seung-lin were both calming down from the excitement of the day, while little Huhu was already fast asleep.

Park Ji-yeon looked at Lee Seung-lin, who was gently patting the child, sitting across from her. They were so close, yet she felt so far away...

Not only had his appearance matured, but the OPPA of the past was a self-centered person who rarely smiled and didn't consider others. Now, he smiled more and thought about others' feelings, even if most of that care was directed at Huhu.

How did I fall in love with OPPA?

Why did I fall in love with OPPA?

Did I fall in love with the old OPPA or the new OPPA?

OPPA had completely changed. He was now a father, and he had changed for his child (as Park Ji-yeon saw it). Just like she had changed for him, trying things she had never dared to before.

Park Ji-yeon suddenly found herself confused...

Did she still like this changed OPPA? Would she change again for him? After all, the shadow of the old OPPA from four years ago was still too deep...

Especially since she realized that the relationship with OPPA was no longer just between two people. It wasn't a simple love affair anymore because there was a little baby in the middle. Could she accept him? Could he accept her? Could she be a good mother? Would her family agree to her being with OPPA?

Park Ji-yeon realized for the first time that being together wasn't as simple as saying "I like you"...

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"Hey, what are you thinking, Ji-yeon? We should go!"

"Oh, I must be too tired, OPPA!"

"Hehe, but you were so excited just now!"

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Watching Lee Seung-lin drive away with Huhu, Park Ji-yeon stood at the dormitory entrance for a long time. She still liked him, which she had just confirmed, because she could feel her heart beating so fast whenever she was with OPPA, a feeling she hadn't had four years ago.

Perhaps it was just admiration for an idol back then, but now it was true love!

It seemed she needed to sort out her feelings. Because falling in love with OPPA again meant facing many more challenges.

But, she wouldn't give up. OPPA, just wait for me... At this moment, Park Ji-yeon seemed to have grown up a lot...

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