She was backing away now, each step putting distance between them. Hyun Woo stood motionless, his chest heaving, however, his hands fisted at his sides as if restraining himself from pursuit.
She turned and ran.
Ji Eun burst up the stairs to her room. She locked the door behind her and leaned against it, her body still arching with unreleased pleasure, her lips swollen from kisses, her heart fractured between relief and grief.
She had escaped.
But as she stood there in darkness, she knew with terrible certainty that some part of her had wanted to stay. And now she won't be able to enjoy staying in the garden without thinking about him. Somewhere in the garden, Hyun Woo remained, watching the window of her room, his eyes burning with jealousy and desire.