Maybe Meant To Be is gearing up for a thrilling and romantic turn as Jia and Mincheol prepare to take their relationship to the next level. However, a chance encounter with Jia’s ex-boyfriend leads to a misunderstanding that brings old wounds to the surface. Thankfully, Mincheol is ready to step in and support Jia. He knows her better than anyone else, and together they navigate the emotional turmoil, leading to a deeply intimate moment. Let’s jump into the captivating events of Maybe Meant To Be Chapter 69-78.
Maybe Meant To Be Chapter 69: Old Acquaintance?
Maybe Meant To Be Chapter 69 begins with Jia encountering an unexpected figure in front of a convenience store—her former college senior, Jo Gang-U. A flashback reveals their first meeting; he was kind and immensely popular, admired by all the girls on campus.
In the present, Jia is taken aback to see Gang-U after so many years. He, too, was momentarily uncertain if it was really her due to her changed hair color. As he reaches out to inspect a lock of her hair, Mincheol suddenly appears, grabbing Gang-U’s hand to push it away. Shocked, Gang-U takes a step back while Jia calmly reassures her husband and introduces him as her former senior. Gang-U expresses mild surprise when he sees that Jia is married but quickly brushes it off. He apologizes to Mincheol, remarking that they look happy together. But Mincheol still glares at him with Jia nestled in his arms. Gang-U, sensing the tension, makes a hasty exit. He, however, mentions that Jisu and the others are worried about Jia and urges her to call them sometime.
Silence fills the car as Jia and Mincheol drive away, the intimate, romantic atmosphere between them evaporating in an instant. It’s clear there’s a history between Jia and Gang-U that she’s desperately trying to conceal. Jia attempts to alleviate Mincheol’s discomfort by assuring him that Gang-U is merely an acquaintance from college, prompting him to relax despite the scowl still etched on his face.
Meanwhile, Gang-U returns home to find Jisu in their room. After handing her some snacks, he casually mentions that he ran into Jia. Jisu’s expression shifts to one of shock, revealing a subtle discomfort toward Jia’s presence and this concludes Maybe Meant To Be Chapter 69.
Maybe Meant To Be Chapter 70: College Days
Maybe Meant To Be Chapter 70 begins two days after Jia and Mincheol’s outing, but an awkward atmosphere has settled between them. Jia shares with Mincheol that she and Gang-U had, in fact, dated briefly. Fortunately, he holds no grudges for her omission; in fact, he appreciates her honesty. Despite this, Jia feels as though they’re back at square one in their relationship.
The narrative flashes back to Jia’s college days, when she and Gang-U were inseparable friends, doing everything together. Their close bond led to rumors about them being a couple. But Jia had always denied it, insisting they were just friends, even as she felt a growing attraction toward him. Gang-U once jokingly suggested they should date, but Jia dismissed it, thinking he was merely teasing her. They enjoyed their time together, caught in a comfortable friendship, but there was an underlying tension that Jia hadn’t anticipated.
Maybe Meant To Be Chapter 70 concludes with a scene set in a bar, where Jia is drinking with her college friends. Amid the laughter and camaraderie, a guy turns to Gang-U and teasingly asks if he’s still not dating Jia.
Maybe Meant To Be Chapter 71: Good Days
Maybe Meant To Be Chapter 71 begins with a guy named Kang Juho asking for Jia. He’s the same person who previously asked Gang-U whether he and Jia were dating. Now, Juho has come to request a favor from her. Jia reflects on her hectic college life, which she managed to navigate successfully despite not being academically gifted; she immersed herself in various aspects of campus life. As a class representative with a wide circle of friends, she often had to meet with Juho since he was the student body president. However, Juho’s questionable reputation made her hesitant to associate with him more than necessary.
When he attempted to ask her out under the guise of a blind date, she promptly refused. In a conversation with her best friend Jisu, she was encouraged to go out with Gang-U, given the closeness they shared. This marked the beginning of Jia and Gang-U’s relationship. Initially, it was merely a ruse to keep Juho at bay, but as time passed, Jia found herself genuinely liking Gang-U as a person. College life was good for her—until something unsettling occurred.
Maybe Meant To Be Chapter 71 concludes with Jia walking to class, with Juho trailing behind her, acting friendly. This unexpected dynamic shocks Gang-U, leaving the stage set for further developments.
Maybe Meant To Be Chapter 72: Rumors
Maybe Meant To Be Chapter 72 begins with a brief summary of an old tale known as The Ballad of Seodong. In essence, it tells the story of a common man who spread rumors about his closeness to a princess to win her hand in marriage. Rumors swirl around campus, suggesting that Han Jia is two-timing with both Juho and Gang-U, drawing a parallel to her. When Juho approaches her, blissfully ignorant of the gossip, Jia’s anger boils over. She demands that he clear up the misunderstanding. Although Juho promises to do so, he fails to address the rumors, which only worsen, leading Jia to become an outcast.
As her reputation plummets, despite Gang-U’s unwavering belief in her, Jia ultimately decides to break up with him. The fallout leaves her feeling profoundly depressed, her life turned upside down. In the final scene, as Jia walks down the rain-soaked road, Juho pulls up in his car, having heard about her breakup with Gang-U. He asks if she’d like to join him for a drink. Jia exasperated, steps into Juho’s car and, in a moment of frustration, smashes his windshield, demanding to know if he thinks she is a joke. Maybe Meant To Be Chapter 72 concludes on this tumultuous note, leaving Jia’s emotional turmoil exposed.
Maybe Meant To Be Chapter 73: Hypnotized
Maybe Meant To Be Chapter 73 begins with Yeonju reprimanding Jia, calling her a wacko for her impulsive actions. Jia, busy bandaging her injured hand, holds no regrets; her intention was to put an end to the ridiculous rumors circulating about her by giving people something real to talk about. Meanwhile, Juho ends up with a broken windshield as a result of her actions.
In the next scene, we shift to the present where Jia is struggling at work. A customer adamantly insists they ordered a vanilla latte, but Jia, feeling overwhelmed and stressed, chooses to remain silent and endures the customer’s rude behavior. Her thoughts drift to Mincheol and how to mend the misunderstanding between them.
Maybe Meant To Be Chapter 73: Go To Sleep
After work, Jia and her friend Nari find themselves stranded in heavy rain. Nari makes use of some umbrellas left behind by customers, but before Jia can grab one, Mincheol arrives to rescue her. Nari teases her before departing, leaving Jia and Mincheol to walk home together beneath a shared umbrella. As they wait at a crosswalk, Mincheol instinctively shields Jia from a splash of water kicked up by a passing car, leaving her both shocked and giddy at his protective gesture. Yet, a sense of distance lingers in Jia’s mind; she feels Mincheol is being more forward, yet it creates a gap between them.
Upon returning home, Jia pleasantly discovers the room filled with the warm glow of scented candles. Her astonishment grows when she discovers Mincheol has set her up in a massage chair, gently using a head massager to help her unwind. He expresses his desire for her to fall asleep quickly, but Jia becomes suspicious. Curious about his intentions, she pretends to doze off. Maybe Meant To Be Chapter 73 concludes with Mincheol, believing Jia is asleep, attempting to hypnotize her, leaving readers in anticipation of his next move.
Maybe Meant To Be Chapter 74: Trust
Maybe Meant To Be Chapter 74 begins with Mincheol attempting to hypnotize Jia, who pretends to be asleep in an effort to uncover his intentions. Mincheol struggles to get the session started, but his attempts are riddled with mistakes. Jia, however, remains committed to her ruse, determined to learn the truth.
As the attempts to hypnotize Jia continue, Mincheol finally manages to get the session underway. He asks her to focus on her past, prompting Jia to clench her fist as the reality of Mincheol’s concerns hits her. Recognizing that her husband has been carrying the weight of her past for so long, Jia prepares herself to be open and honest. However, Mincheol’s next words catch her off guard: he wants her to be relieved of the pain her past has caused, to be free from the burden. He reassures her that she has done nothing wrong, comforts her, and declares his trust in her.
Jia, taken aback by his words, begins to relax, and her eyelids grow heavy as she drifts off to sleep, lulled by Mincheol’s soothing voice. The chapter shifts to a flashback of a younger Jia being falsely accused of breaking a school window. As she protests her innocence, her teacher dismisses her claims, perpetuating the negative image of her as a troublemaker.
However, the story reveals that in past memory, Mincheol defended Jia by standing up to the teacher and asserting her innocence. This recollection surfaces in Jia’s dream, showcasing Mincheol’s unwavering trust and support for her even from the very beginning. She wakes up and, feeling sad, goes to her husband’s room. She inadvertently wakes up Mincheol, concluding Maybe Meant To Be Chapter 74.
Maybe Meant To Be Chapter 75: Comfort
Maybe Meant To Be Chapter 75 begins with Jia sneaking into Mincheol’s room and getting into bed with him, only to wake him up. Still dazed, Mincheol is caught off guard by Jia’s presence. Jia, trying to play cute, says she had a bad dream. But her attempt only makes Mincheol even more stone-faced, leaving her feeling embarrassed.
As Mincheol finally tries to comfort her, he copies her actions. Jia is taken aback by his attempt to mimic her, which makes her uncomfortable. She asks him to never do that again, but it’s too late; the awkwardness has already set in.
Mincheol then proposes to use his back as a support for her anxiety. To which Jia accepts by hugging his back and leaning into its comfort. As they settle in, a moment of teasing ensues, until Jia brings up her past and asks if there’s anything Mincheol wants to ask her. Mincheol attempts to downplay the topic, but Jia catches him, revealing that he’s trying to hide something.
In his next words, Mincheol claims he won’t ask about her past because he thinks she’s already shared everything he needs to know. Jia, sensing he’s being smooth, teases him further. As they interact, Jia unknowingly presses her feet against Mincheol’s private area, leaving both of them shocked and awkward.
The atmosphere suddenly shifts from friendly to intimate, and Jia gets off him, leaning against his back. Mincheol visibly embarrasses himself, and the tension between them becomes palpable. As they stand there, frozen in an awkward moment, they eventually give in to their emotions and share a kiss, Maybe Meant To Be Chapter 75 ends on a tender note between the couple.
Maybe Meant To Be Chapter 76: Anticipation
Maybe Meant To Be Chapter 76 begins with Jia and Mincheol sharing a kiss, which leaves them both panting and feeling the intense moment. They stroke each other’s heads and faces, savoring the intimacy. Jia tries to calm down by teasing Mincheol, who teases her back. She attempts to kiss him again but hesitates and turns away. She states that she’s always been the one initiating everything and wants Mincheol to take the lead for once.
Mincheol falls silent, and Jia takes this as her cue to leave. She apologizes for barging in and tries to exit the room, but Mincheol swiftly intercepts her and carries her back to the bed. His sudden move shocks Jia, and her surprise turns to alarm when he bites her shoulder.
With a look of determination, Mincheol pins Jia down to the bed. He declares that he’s been waiting for this moment for a long time. Jia realizes she’s not the only one who’s been holding back and can’t help but laugh at the sight of her husband struggling to remove his shirt. Frustrated, Mincheol rips off his shirt and leans over Jia like a wild animal saying he won’t hold himself back.
Jia blushes and becomes nervous, stumbling over her words as she stutters out a hesitant “yes.” Maybe Meant To Be Chapter 76 ends with Mincheol’s hands poised over Jia’s unbuttoned shirt, the air thick with tension as he prepares to take the next step.
Maybe Meant To Be Chapter 77: Close Call
Maybe Meant To Be Chapter 77 begins with Mincheol attempting to unbutton Jia’s shirt. She is taken aback when she realizes that he has been suppressing his desires all this time. Eager to know when she probes him, but instead of answering, he kisses her deeply. Lost in the passion of their kiss, Jia readily responds as Mincheol showers her neck with tender kisses, eliciting soft moans from her.
While she’s engulfed in the moment, Jia doesn’t notice when her husband unbuttons her shirt, revealing her bra. Embarrassed, she quickly covers herself and attempts to tease him to calm her nerves. However, her playful banter ceases when Mincheol rises and walks over to the drawer. Jia senses that it’s not the right time for games.
Mincheol soon returns to the bed with a condom in hand, and in their own way, they make love. The next morning, Jia wakes up feeling disoriented, as if everything that transpired was just a dream. The reality hits her hard when she glances over and sees Mincheol next to her.
As he asks her what time it is, he shocks Jia by revealing that they are both running late. She hurriedly dresses, but as she tries to stand up, a wave of pain washes over her, making her pause. Mincheol, slightly impressed with himself, asks if she’s alright. Maybe Meant To Be Chapter 77 concludes with him wrapping her in a warm embrace from behind, suggesting that they take the day off together.
Maybe Meant To Be Chapter 78: Hiding
Maybe Meant To Be Chapter 78 begins with Mincheol suggesting that Jia take a day off. Lost in her thoughts, Jia reflects on the moment when she and Mincheol first met, and her husband notices her trance. He playfully asks if a kiss would bring her back to reality, jolting her from her reverie. In response, she punches his head and attempts to leave the room. She insists he should go to work, though pain lingers with each step she takes.
In the next scene, Yeonju receives a call from Jia, who sheepishly explains that she can’t come to work because she’s sick. Yeonju is suspicious and, after hanging up, tries to video call her. When Jia picks up, she repeats her claim of being unwell, but her boss doesn’t seem convinced. Noticing that Jia is in a laundromat washing her sheets, Yeonju connects the dots. She blushes and tells Jia to enjoy her day off before ending the call. Embarrassed, Jia realizes that her secret is out.
Maybe Meant To Be Chapter 78: Overwhelmed
Trying to steady herself, she reassures herself that what happened is something every married couple experiences. Yet, her emotions become overwhelming. It makes it difficult for her to think clearly as she vividly recalls the night spent with Mincheol. Wanting to clear her mind, she decides to visit her sister, hoping that physical distance will help her process her feelings.
Later, when Mincheol returns from work, he finds a note from Jia instructing him not to look for her. Just as he begins to process the situation, he hears her voice coming from her room. Jia clarifies that she hasn’t left the house. But she requests some space and alone time, reminding him of their third clause in the contract. Ignoring her wishes, Mincheol barges into her room, sending Jia sprawling as he insists they need to communicate to resolve their issues, concluding Maybe Meant To Be Chapter 78.
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