Chapter Eighty-four:A New Horizon.

The morning sun streamed through the curtains, casting a warm golden glow over the room. Soo Jeon stirred awake, her head nestled on Min Jun's chest, his heartbeat steady beneath her cheek. She smiled softly, a sense of peace settling over her, something she hadn't felt in a long time.

For the first time in what felt like weeks, there was no tension in the air, no lingering weight of doubt. The decision they had made last night—to plan their wedding and move forward with their lives together—had brought with it a newfound sense of clarity.

Min Jun's arm tightened around her as he woke, his eyes fluttering open. "Morning," he murmured, his voice deep and groggy from sleep.

"Good morning," she replied softly, tilting her head up to meet his gaze. "Did you sleep well?"

"With you in my arms? Always," he said with a sleepy smile, pressing a kiss to her forehead. "How about you? How are you feeling about everything?"

Soo Jeon paused for a moment, considering his question. The heaviness of the past few weeks still lingered in the back of her mind—Mrs. Kang's disapproval, Ji-Eun's interference, the unspoken tension between Min Jun and his family—but now, there was a sense of resolve. She wasn't running from those problems anymore. She was facing them, together with Min Jun.

"I feel good," she answered honestly. "I feel ready. Whatever happens with your family or with Ji-Eun… I know we can handle it. We'll figure it out."

Min Jun smiled, his eyes softening with affection. "That's what I love about you, Soo Jeon. You're always so strong, even when things get difficult."

Her heart swelled at his words, and she leaned up to kiss him, savoring the warmth and tenderness of the moment. For a few minutes, they simply stayed there, wrapped up in each other, enjoying the quiet intimacy of the morning.

But soon, reality began to creep back in, and Soo Jeon sighed as she pulled away slightly. "We should start thinking about the wedding, shouldn't we? There's so much to do…"

Min Jun chuckled, running a hand through his messy hair. "You're right. We've got a lot of planning ahead of us. But let's take it one step at a time. We don't need to rush. This wedding is for us, not anyone else."

Soo Jeon nodded, appreciating his calm approach. "Where do you think we should start? Picking a date?"

"Yeah," he agreed. "I was thinking maybe in the spring. What do you think?"

Soo Jeon's mind wandered to the idea of a spring wedding—the blossoms in full bloom, the weather warm and pleasant. It sounded perfect. "I love that idea," she said, smiling. "Spring feels hopeful. Like a fresh start."

Min Jun kissed her forehead again. "Then spring it is. We'll have the perfect wedding."

They spent the next hour lounging in bed, throwing around ideas for their future wedding. They talked about locations, guest lists, and even the possibility of a small ceremony—something intimate and personal, away from the prying eyes of their families. The more they planned, the more excited they became about the life they were about to build together.

Eventually, reality called them back to their responsibilities, and Min Jun reluctantly stood up, stretching his arms as he prepared for the day ahead. "I have to head into the office for a few hours," he said with a sigh. "There's a project deadline coming up, but I'll be back early tonight. We can keep talking about the wedding then."

Soo Jeon nodded, though she felt a small pang of disappointment at the thought of him leaving. "I'll be here," she said softly, watching as he began