*Chapter 2: An Unexpected Encounter*
The next day, Sophia found herself wandering back to the gardens, hoping to catch a glimpse of Min-soo at work. As she turned a corner, she saw him standing on a ladder, paintbrush in hand, lost in concentration. Sophia felt a flutter in her chest as she watched him work, his movements fluid and precise.
Min-soo noticed Sophia's presence and turned to face her. Their eyes met, and Sophia felt a spark of electricity run through her body. Min-soo smiled softly and greeted her, "Hello, Miss Lee."
Sophia was taken aback by his gentle demeanor and found herself smiling back at him. "Hello," she replied, her voice barely above a whisper.
As they stood there, Min-soo began to work on a new section of the mural. Sophia watched, fascinated by the way his hands moved deftly across the canvas. She felt an inexplicable sense of calm wash over her, as if she had finally found something she had been searching for.