Jiho's hand stilled as she heard the soft creak of the door, her spatula suspended in mid-air. A faint smile tugged at the corners of her lips as she looked up, her eyes narrowing playfully.
"If you're done sneaking a peek," she said, her voice calm but with a teasing edge, "then go and decorate the table."
Her words were met with a chorus of quiet, embarrassed chuckles as everyone slowly emerged from their hiding spots, exchanging sheepish glances. Their attempts at stealth had clearly failed.
The old Gu couple exchanged a knowing look, their faces flushed with a mix of guilt and amusement, before shuffling off towards the courtyard, where the tables awaited just a few steps from the kitchen.
Min-seo and Kyung Ho, their expressions mirroring the older couple's, quickly moved to join them, eager to busy themselves with the task at hand.
