Chapter 328
For the record, Gio’s Portrait was still in Jeong Haewoon’s house.
“Why? Did you want me to return home completely? If so, I’m truly hurt….”
“…….”
“That expression of someone who has seen something he shouldn’t is wonderfully refreshing. Won’t you show it to me from a little closer?”
“…You lunatic….”
Jeong Haewoon, who had been sipping coffee as he passed the large Portrait, quietly recoiled in horror. As a precaution against any unfortunate mishap, he carefully set the warm mug down on a table in the corridor.
Then he calmly looked the pink-haired Portrait inside the painting up and down. The Portrait’s response to his inspection was as consistent as ever.
“Handsome as always, aren’t I?”
“Have you truly lost your mind?”
“Why would you say something so cruel? You’ll hurt my feelings.”
“Who would believe you were hurt when you say it with that face? It seems you need to study human psychology and methods of expression a little more.”
“Do you truly believe I refrain because I do not know how, Student Jeong Haewoon?”
“Of course you know and simply choose not to.”
Jeong Haewoon’s expression turned thoroughly uncomfortable. Of all the “Gios” he knew, this one looked the freshest and most comforting, yet his inner nature seemed uniquely black and sly. That was not merely an impression, but an objective judgment.
“…You were so quiet all this time. What brings you to reveal your precious eyes?”
“I covered them very carefully. Can…