Nina spent the last stretch of their vacation with a single goal in mind—avoidance.
No brunches, no surprise "walks," and absolutely no more ambush matchmaking.
Every time her mother suggested going out, Nina conveniently developed a headache, a stomachache, or claimed she needed to catch up on "urgent online classes."
It wasn't exactly peaceful—her Patron had a lot to say about her dramatic evasions—but it worked.
Somehow, she made it to the end of the trip without another surprise dinner or blind date.
Their final day came faster than expected.
As they waited by the hotel entrance for their ride, Mrs. Kim and Hwan arrived to see them off. Nina braced herself.
Her mother and Mrs. Kim instantly fell into each other's arms, dramatically sobbing like long-lost soulmates being torn apart.
"I'll miss you so much! You are the only light in my dark, lonely life!"
Nina's mother sniffled.
"Oh, stop. I feel the same! You're like the sister I never had!"
