HLFH | Chapter 25

“…You planned this from the start, didn’t you?”752b1601722ad011

“Did you think I’d take Jaeeon away? No way. It’s better for him to stay at Bonryeong and go to the hospital for now. Going back to Incheon would only repeat the vicious cycle.”f9b43afa9fc6213e

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“I agree, but the head of the family…”2a7735bf5c8d67ad

“Yes, he won’t accept it. He won’t acknowledge that there’s a problem with Ki Jaeeon the exorcist. No matter what Bonryeong tries… since he summoned the Vermilion Bird, they’ll do anything to bring him back. And they’ll manipulate him again. Master Kim Young, I can’t watch my son be ruined anymore.”a1f113003c53cb95

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“But…”87b2e05c66f0766b

“That’s why I’m here.”f13cb6329968f2e5

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Ryu Sunghee smiled gently.25009a0677c3f450

“Pardon?”a1675b99ca6e8b8b

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“My tongue holds sway over the Ki Family.”86db67602d3cd7dd

Her slender fingers, 7d90228a51 tapping the table, c3e3baabf6 slowly came to d563339dfa a stop.8b685865de2fb3e1

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“Ki Jaeeon the exorcist will summon the divine beast once more at Bonryeong.”454377d73209705e

She predicted a shocking future.8351eea337b14109

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“…!!”263dd06ea98000f3

But Kim Young’s surprise wasn’t because of her prophecy. It was because of her fingers, slowly intertwining like a cross.bc12c5ffc31fbce2

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[Crossed Fingers]55bd9eeae477a3c2

Depending on how it’s done, it can mean different things.a16c9a9f1572ad31

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Usually, it means “good luck” when done openly… but if done secretly, it can mean “lie.” She was openly crossing her fingers.d12c9a4b3d9a5a8e

But considering the context so far…!071bc1abc825ea3a

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[Lie]8d96c0fdd3e78d83

Yes, she was lying.122d6a90b9d85cc6

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Kim Young realized her intention.619d67c12896995e

was using her reputation f94c8dd646 to deceive everyone!17d0e88a3a8b4961

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Indeed, if she spoke, even the head of the Ki Family wouldn’t dare contradict her. It was an absolute prophecy. They’d want to keep Jaeeon at Bonryeong to see the divine beast again.c2cb62af8808accb

In other words, her 01b16c707c words would allow Bonryeong 0dd1536fbb to avoid unnecessary conflict 8a48faa0bb with Cheonjiharang and gain c83f465ea1 sufficient justification.6b983659b825b83e

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But if the lie were exposed…8a4e720bc99d7805

“Are you sure about this?”58cf9aa772c3d685

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Kim Young asked worriedly.769d16ba5876543f

Of course. For a fortune teller 1b1294a414 to lie was a 36563f4afa disgraceful act.13caa6aee08c39d5

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Especially since the subject a125eec044 of the prophecy was b4a92f17fa Ki Jaeeon and the ab2d03dba8 divine beast, both highly e45c1f6179 scrutinized. If it was later 213fe38cee revealed to be false, 83e645b2a8 it could be extremely 959cd2c264 humiliating for her. In the worst case, her 03fb07312b career could be jeopardized.e0ed1be84e5c2d08

“The lighter the tongue, the less weight the truth holds. That’s what my mentor and mother, Master Im Sookhyun, used to say.”cfb662143f377f52

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Understanding Kim Young’s concern, she chuckled, her gaze fixed on the hospital catalog.3c39b9ca9426294a

“But is that more important than my child?”d9ecdfa2185969a7

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Ryu Sunghee stood up, 952e479f84 smiling softly.97c56f6d3ab5dc30

“As a fortune teller, I may become lighter, but as a parent, I’ll become heavier.”e63dc2ab91796f88

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“Master Ryu…”f7a5bcab396f2e1b

“I prefer being called Jaeeon’s mother.”8b1ced49d59251b5

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As she quietly walked to the door, Kim Young bowed his head urgently. Thank you for your help. Her kind heart made Ryu Sunghee smile behind her hand. Such a good person, almost to a fault. Someone who showed courage when even parents couldn’t… the gratitude should be from me.052c2b1422ded333

“Oh, please! Before you go, see Jaeeon. He’ll be happy to see you.”f10ae99438c11f40

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Before Ryu Sunghee could respond, 3aaf1f24e5 Kim Young opened the door 3a14fb6ed0 and grabbed a passing kid.680236194b4522da

“Sorry. If you’re not busy, could you call Ki Jaeeon the exorcist? I can’t go myself because I have a guest.”81599b91350c7700

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The kid replied, sweating nervously.90f7536cc8a83d78

“Ah, um, he went on an errand?”b9f4b1b2f52b340e

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…ff56a4669e53fd9c

…What?3ccb5d89cb07572d

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Kim Young’s eyes widened like marbles.23a0213c39027c9b

Oh my, Ryu Sunghee b2685df766 covered her mouth.9eb989b682325133

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“An errand I never even asked him to do…?”be160e9f9200281a

It seems my son is receiving unexpected treatment. Ryu Sunghee’s pointed comment made Kim Young smile awkwardly.3188938a5599362f

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“Ha… haha.”974126152e8fc5c1

Who on earth would dare send Ki Jaeeon the exorcist on an errand…!a3d1ac336f5f9072

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As they left Bonryeong, 3815dd6577 the sun was setting.4a4b54e18ac20c22

“Thank you for coming such a long way.”1bad7c33d2c8efae

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“Please take care of Jaeeon.”5a672e812f5626ca

“Yes, don’t worry.”f77db8000e84e23e

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After exchanging final d330788907 words and turning 17b4d9c969 to leave, a d937277a76 loud voice called 13afabfae0 from afar.5caeec34bb2c7c11

“Idiot! How many times do I have to explain? You have to use the skill here—!”13a3e089ec40ecac

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“Ah, s-sorry… I don’t really know the game…”3acbfacd9139c266

Two young men, silhouetted against 02d2dc30bf the sunset, were bickering as 4e5613bb81 they walked. Both were tall 1ad5330bc9 and easily noticeable.b59243683fe7e380

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The fierce-looking one was carrying 7cbf382059 heavy bags, shouting at the 4a79cdf9a0 gloomy-looking young man.b976bea7ede7a2ce

The gloomy one, trembling a7fe007383 slightly, was awkwardly holding ddbf8c9da1 a phone, walking slowly. His eyes darted 87bd565f6d across the screen.785014c2ad875bce

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“Skill! Skill!”562fb17d643eb9a7

“Ah, uh…”18e8d4935713eb6b

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“No… Ah! Idiot… Ah! Are you doing this on purpose?!”defe44f81f21ec7f

“The screen’s too small…”1382b932bcb35f1e

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“Your hands are big!!”137e41f5be9cb625

From the sound, it ff52187074 seemed like bullying, but 61e03599d5 the fierce-looking one was b99f648571 carrying all the bags. Ryu Sunghee listened closely.43574630115cac1c

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As they got 6b3a990563 closer, loud sound d1b507189c effects became audible.665407716c75ef46

Ah. They’re playing a game… a game.c2496183140b9069

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Ryu Sunghee, who 98692b5141 had been tense, 6a94a8200a let out a c8dd99ba3e small laugh.d828e2e8a7b552eb

It was amusing. Running errands with a friend, 0af4d26dce bickering as they walked.606f72e1174d9ff8

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‘He looks just like any other kid.’089efebbb748eeaf

This was the bf357cf6f0 happiness Jaeeon should 4bb861f564 have had. No, the freedom I 014da3ee1f should have given you.9ed6ae2fec4dc730

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Another regret piled up.e183402b28d360fe

Ryu Sunghee watched her son’s unfamiliar, clumsy appearance and quietly moved on. They weren’t the kind of mother and son to exchange tender greetings and say “I love you,” so she intended to pass by… but…c9a9132fb7fa4d81

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“M-mother?”828e8fa0a7c26c33

Her instinctively stopped at her son’s call.d4bec297c62f6578

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Turning around, she saw her son, slightly surprised. As his uncertain gaze turned to certainty, his expression quickly changed. It was as if he was asking, “Why are you here?”7ce54378bf7c4939

His bewildered face stirred 6a727bead4 something in her heart.8a1cb6b5b98a4426

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‘A mother coming to see her child…!’6eaf2414028d800a

But the anger was directed 66375b943b at herself, not Jaeeon.a6cfc7cb39fd8d5e

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Why, why didn’t you give love until he reacted like this?23a7c5c2f9006208

The cost of neglect under cc0c841bd0 the guise of trust was a1e5a01566 more bitter than expected.d47ec183b4ee03cb

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The first to 52a4d1d8cd speak was the 2f98795cc4 boy beside her.617dbdbc73160621

“Mother? Hello. I’m Kim Juwon. Uh, yeah… hey, go say hi.”b443c7fee31a4517

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With rough but considerate words, e0be7b2db1 the boy who introduced himself bc18196870 as Kim Juwon disappeared inside f3c7b47da4 with Master Kim Young.e4cbcc49c27ea37c

The alley was left 25429c549a with just the mother d7a6848bff and son.4578ee73fd7da38f

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An awkward air lingered. They were both watching each cb8f8be84c other, making it even more e876753122 so.7ac03ed999f6ca65

Ryu Sunghee hesitated, looking d81cd5bb08 at her son.deb687031e5c40f9

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After a long deliberation, she was about to awkwardly offer a small greeting when she noticed her son’s rigid posture.4c645e37e2833c1f

His gaze lowered 245cc36725 to the ground, 35d661d880 lips tightly shut, 21c9e22bef hands behind his a2577ed15b back.134112a2b91fead1

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…Ah, it was the posture he took when scolded by his father.61cf9d4aced196ac

She felt a lump in her throat. No, Mom is… her smooth lips moved silently several times.9bdcd5e98f8a6034

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The calm demeanor she had 6d29c3a4d5 in front of Master Kim 1c1568af7c Young was long gone. She looked at her 959120e36b son, who had stiffened 35103ad094 his shoulders, with a 68baa676ce heavy heart.9aa996c7e25280a2

Then it happened.673cda1d0ed5a854

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“I’m… sorry.”4153b8ad585ad7bf

An unexpected apology came.b8fbd45a937a2c0e

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Her heart sank a87a5e9542 at his defeated 71afa4f279 appearance.c16856702d47e4c7

Sorry? What did you do wrong?118914a50c5b14ec

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The thought stopped there. The face veil flew off, 6366495c26 and the silent alley echoed a02c8316af with hurried footsteps.88d54360d7255791

Before she knew ea6764c7a0 it, she was adafcc75b8 holding her son 7cc2232e43 tightly in her 13fba2b464 arms.bd193b2faf4a1096

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Thump.80d0177374bbe2e8

Thump thump.f39cf266c9de3b73

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Her son’s startled heartbeat resonated through her skin. Ryu Sunghee hugged Ki Jaeeon even tighter, as if to protect him. Though he was now too big and tall, he was still her…8eaf2f72e76f80b1

“Are you… eating well?”39b500bf00820913

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“M-mother…?”7339e8aeccaee15c

“Is your bed comfortable? Are the clothes you brought warm enough? Do you have enough money?”c56c74fc7720728b

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Pat, pat. Her voice, gently patting feadd2baad his back like soothing 6a839140d8 a child, seemed oddly 84d9dc6e8e emotional.e8586e763811159d

“Jaeeon.”84ed642e59e2b9ce

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Ryu Sunghee thought as 9ae96578d3 she embraced the warm 1e4a758a4f body even more.75c1d30ab23ee4af

…Yes, this warmth.f6c1bad5869331fc

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What I need to protect isn’t the Ki Family, Cheonjiharang, or the future of exorcists, but this. This warmth.f1d87bd77710ef20

“You’ve done nothing wrong.”1f8f3a0140473f06

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Sorry for understanding too late.91bcc6f284102e89

“If it’s hard, you can take a break.”b159cbc2223b9453

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Don’t worry anymore, Jaeeon.e387c42dff2e008d

Mom will protect you.9f8f653caa47dd97

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Mom is very strong.45fa31b19c2bc9d6