DD Ch 5
by mimiI woke up from a familiar nightmare.
The endlessly repeated dream always started with one scene. When I looked down at the strong force pulling my arm, young Chae Hyunji was crying with round eyes.
Chae Hyunji.
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She was Sahee’s half-sister, born from her mother Lee Misook’s remarriage.
“I lost Mimi…”
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Until then, the relationship between Sahee and Chae Hyunji wasn’t bad. They didn’t act like close sisters or bicker, but they didn’t have any major conflicts either.
However, it was impossible for a family formed through remarriage to become a real family overnight. Even so, considering the blatant hatred that their mother Lee Misook sometimes showed towards Sahee, their relationship was relatively okay.
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At least, that’s what Sahee thought until that day.
It was a day with rain in the forecast. The thin rain was already tapping on the eaves when Chae Hyunji, with a crying face, came to Sahee. She was sobbing, saying she had lost the doll she carried with her every day.
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Let’s go find it after the rain stops.
Standing up wasn’t just out of simple goodwill. Sahee was also confused by the new family her mother had brought, but she couldn’t help but have some expectations.
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When her mother’s new husband, Chae Yoonbok, was kind to Sahee like a father, and when Chae Hyunji hesitantly but often approached and called her sister…
“Let’s go.”
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Sahee had a vain hope that they might become a real family.
The place Chae Hyunji took Sahee to, saying she had lost her doll, was a valley at the foot of the mountain. As they looked around, the thin rain soon became heavy, soaking their sneakers.
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“It’s dangerous, let’s go back. I’ll come back tomorrow and find it for you.”
At that moment, the child’s face twisted with anxiety. It was a memory that Sahee could no longer tell if it was true or distorted.
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Even in the dream, Sahee could never shake off the image of Chae Hyunji stubbornly insisting on looking around one more time. In her mind, she had grabbed the child’s collar and hit her head hundreds, thousands of times, but it was no use.
The dream always brought Sahee back to that place.
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“Hyunji, I think we should look for the doll tomorrow…”
As she looked back from the valley, a strong force pushed her back. The ground she was standing on was slippery, and before she could make sense of anything, she lost her balance.
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Splash, her body fell into the water. Cold fear swallowed Sahee. The heavy rain hit her struggling face, and the river water flooded into her mouth, making it hard to breathe.
At the end of her blurred vision, the last thing she saw was Chae Hyunji, pale and trembling.
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* * *
Sahee woke up from the dream, gasping for breath.
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She wiped the cold sweat from her forehead with the back of her hand, feeling a chill. It had been a while since she had this dream, and it seemed her body wasn’t in good shape.
When she was young, she would always get very sick after having this dream. Now, it was just an unpleasant nightmare.
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Sahee took a moment to catch her breath and got up. She gathered her disheveled hair and tied it up, then changed out of her damp clothes.
The more the nightmare clung to her feet, the straighter she stood.
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It was almost time to prepare dinner.
* * *
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The air was dry, as if it had never rained.
Sahee, walking slowly with her head down, reached the side door and looked up at the familiar noise. The many voices she heard were familiar.
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“Did you hear? Hyunji’s family is coming soon.”
…Ah. So, it must be today.
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Sahee suddenly realized and opened her lips. It was not a pleasant premonition.
Sahee crossed the side door and stared blankly in the direction of the sound.
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IMisook, Chae Yoonbok, and Chae Hyunji. The three of them stood with their luggage piled up beside them, greeting Park Jisun and Uncle Bang.
“Grandma, how can we sleep in that haunted annex? We slept in the main building last year and the year before! We’re staying for two weeks, not just a moment! We can’t clean it up! Mrs. Chun is not well either! There’s no one to clean it up!”
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“Hey, kid. How many times do I have to tell you that the Jungmun Group is here? I’ll go clean it up. And Mrs. Chun will be up and about by tomorrow.”
“Uncle Bang, stay out of it! Grandma, please? Mom and Dad came to help with the work, so it would be nice if we stayed in the main building together, right? Why do we need to go back and forth?”
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“You’re whining so loudly that the fairy is worried!”
“Hey! Stay out of it!”
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The first to notice Sahee’s presence was Park Jisun. She looked down at her granddaughter, who was clinging to her waist, and then turned her head to look at Sahee.
“Oh, Sahee.”
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Her stepfather, Chae Yoonbok, smiled awkwardly at her. Ironically, her biological mother and half-sister remained silent at Sahee’s appearance.
“Long time no see.”
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“Indeed. Sahee, you get prettier every day.”
“I’m going to help with dinner preparations.”
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“Oh, sure, sure. You’ve been working hard. It’s been a while since we met. How about we have dinner together as a family? What do you think, Sahee? How about you two?”
Chae Yoonbok smiled broadly at IMisook and Chae Hyunji, seeking their agreement. Sahee smirked at their stern faces.
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“No, I don’t feel like it. Enjoy your meal.”
“Oh? Oh, okay.”
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Chae Yoonbok looked at Sahee with an awkward face as she turned away. It was hard to keep up the pleasantries any longer.
That day, Sahee woke up after narrowly escaping death. She returned to the ground as a cripple who could neither walk nor run properly.
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She often thought, if only she had died that day, she wouldn’t have had to see such disgrace.
“Do you have proof? Do you have proof that Hyunji did it? You don’t, do you!”
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“Sahee, please forgive our Hyunji just this once. She’s just a child who didn’t know any better. She took her mother’s foolish words literally…”
“But she’s alive! Isn’t it enough that she’s alive!”
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“If you forgive her this once, I will never forget it for the rest of my life. Please…”
Chae Hyunji, who had never seen someone die before, was terrified and confessed that she had pushed Sahee into the water. IMisook didn’t believe it and defended Chae Hyunji, but there was a witness.
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In the end, Sahee’s mother and Chae Yoonbok took turns kneeling in front of her. They wept bitterly, fearing their young daughter would become a juvenile delinquent.
The incident was concluded as Sahee going to the valley to find Chae Hyunji’s doll and falling into the water alone. They paid a large sum to the witness to keep quiet. Since the witness was a local visitor, there were no significant rumors.
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People called Sahee a good sister who cared for her sibling, but she knew she was just a cripple who had lost a leg for a cheap doll.
“Yeon Sahee!”
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Uncle Bang called out loudly to Sahee. She turned to look at him.
“From tomorrow, you don’t have to go to the annex! Mrs. Chun is better now, so just help with the meal preparations!”
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“…”
“Yeon Sahee! Did you hear me?”
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She didn’t have to go to the annex. If she didn’t go to the annex, she wouldn’t have to face Jung Taeon anymore.
It seemed even the gods had some sense of decency. She was sick of both the Jungmun Group and Chae Hyunji, but at least one of them was gone.
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“Yeon Sahee?”
Sahee nodded slightly to indicate she heard and turned her body. Behind her, she could hear her mother persuading Park Jisun.
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Eventually, under the condition that they wouldn’t cause any disturbance, Park Jisun allowed them to stay in the main building.
When the three family members cheered, Sahee also felt relieved. No matter what it meant to each of them, it was the first time they practiced the pretense of being a family of four.
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Mrs. Chun got up from her seat. She had been stuck in her room for so long that she thought she was going to die. Now she was making twice or three times as much fuss.
Naturally, the duties at the annex that Sahee had been handling were taken off her hands. Now, Sahee only helped with dinner preparations or kitchen work.
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No longer did she have to feel the oppressive gaze of the man, causing every fine hair on her body to tense up, or feel a surge of heat in her throat.
“Today was amazing again. You shone.”
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Sahee listened to Mr. Jung Taeon’s stories as if she were listening to a stranger.
What suit did he wear today? Did he have his meals? Was there any particular food he enjoyed? Mrs. Chun’s description of him was like that of an ardent fan of an idol group, making it interesting to listen to.
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“Right, ma’am. I really want to live with that face and body for just one day.”
“Me too. I want to live with a man like that for just one day. I feel like I wouldn’t need to eat to feel full.”
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Like a man seen only on the news, he seemed to have moved far away, making her feel relieved that everything was finally back in place.
“By the way, Sahee, why didn’t you just say you were sleeping and stay back? What good does it do to eat with those people?”
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“What? Say she’s sleeping? She’s clearly awake.”
“That’s not what I’m talking about, Mr. Bang.”
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“Heh.”
Uncle Bang snorted and shrugged his shoulders.
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It was an annual event. Whenever her mother, Chae Yoonbok, and Chae Hyunji came down to Yeonghwadae, they had a meal together at least once. This time, with the Jungmun Group coming down, it seemed it would be canceled, but a call came.
“Hey, Yeon Sahee.”
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Although she pretended not to hear the call from outside, Uncle Bang dragged Sahee out here.
Mrs. Chun wished she would avoid it if she could, but Uncle Bang always got angry, saying why should she hide as if she had done something wrong. Though their methods were different, they both cared for Sahee. Knowing this, Sahee also left her room.
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“Mr. Bang, Sahee. Let’s just eat quickly and come out. You’ll get indigestion.”
“Yes, we should.”
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“I wish they would leave quickly. They claim to be helping but only nag around and it’s so annoying.”
“Exactly. It’s ridiculous. Today again, they’ll probably fawn over the fairy.”
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“Hahaha!”
Amidst the trivial jokes, they arrived at the dining place. When they opened the door, Chae Yoonbok raised his hand brightly to greet the three of them.
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“Mrs. Chun, you’ve arrived? Sahee, come and sit down. Mr. Cheoljun, too.”
“Sorry we’re late.”
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“It’s nice to have all the Yeonghwadae family gathered after a long time! Right, mother-in-law?”
Chae Yoonbok smiled brightly and looked around. The scene of everyone sitting together, with Park Jisun at the head, felt familiar.
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“Yes, it’s been about a year.”
“It seems like perfect timing. I’m glad we can help, even if it’s just a little. Mrs. Chun was sick, so Sahee had a lot of work. You must have been busy with your nails, too. Good job.”
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“Yes.”
At Sahee’s indifferent response, a moment of silence passed over the table. Chae Yoonbok belatedly put on a friendly smile, but it couldn’t thaw the frozen atmosphere.
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Park Jisun clicked her tongue and looked at Chae Hyunji, who was sitting close to Chae Yoonbok.
“You must have had a hard time emotionally. Are you feeling better?”
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It seemed like a well-thought-out question, as Park Jisun’s face was serious.
A while ago, Chae Hyunji had broken off her engagement. She had boasted about marrying the son of a successful mid-sized company president, but Mrs. Chun had tutted, saying it was a bolt from the blue.
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Even though everyone wanted to know the reason for the broken engagement, the family would burst into tears whenever it was mentioned, so it had been kept quiet until Park Jisun brought it up.
“There will be better men out there. Hyunji is still young. She’s not the type to lose confidence anywhere.”
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“That’s right. Compared to that pig, I was too good for him. I’m fine now, Grandma. I’ve been resting and healing, and it’s actually been comfortable. This incident has brought Mom and Dad closer too, right?”
“Of course, of course. These days, we’re all attending golf classes together. Mother-in-law, you should join us sometime…”
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“But you still have to make a living.”
Before Chae Yoonbok could finish, Park Jisun gave him a sharp look.
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“Mother-in-law, please don’t be so harsh. Can’t I take responsibility for Hyunji?”
“Who is going to take responsibility for a grown daughter?”
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Chae Yoonbok hurriedly tried to defend Chae Hyunji, but Park Jisun was resolute.
Tears momentarily welled up in Chae Hyunji’s eyes. As if that was a signal, Chae Yoonbok knelt from his seat.
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“Mother-in-law, may I say something since we’re on the topic?”
“If you’re going to talk nonsense, don’t say it.”
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“…Could you possibly lend us a bit more cash?”
“What?”
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“We’re planning to start a new salad business at ‘Bok Food.’ Body profiles are trending these days, so salad businesses are doing well.”
“Hah.”
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“…If we turn it into a successful chain, Hyunji and her mother could be the manager and assistant manager. There won’t be any problem with this guy making a living. Before coming down, I talked to a branding expert, and the business has potential. If you could just help us one more time…”
“Again!”
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Bang!
Park Jisun’s thick hand slammed down on the table. Her furrowed brows hinted at her fury.
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This wasn’t the first time Chae Yoonbok had borrowed money from Park Jisun. Over almost 30 years of marriage, he had failed in over ten businesses, and ‘Bok Food’ would have already gone under without financial support from Yeonghwadae.
“Just do well with what you’re already doing.”
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“Mom! Why are you like this?”
“Haha, Misook, it’s fine. I spoke too hastily.”
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“Hyunji, you should look into working at your father’s factory again or returning to ballet.”
“…Yes.”
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The atmosphere sank irreparably. Silence hung heavy over the table, with no one daring to speak.
At that moment, the door burst open. A loud greeting echoed through the air.
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“Hello!”
It was Lee Hyungu. His hair was neatly combed, and he was dressed in a suit. As soon as he finished his greeting, he glanced around and fixed his gaze on Sahee.
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Sahee turned to look at Park Jisun. Taking her gaze as if it were no big deal, Park Jisun introduced Lee Hyungu to everyone.
“I called him. This is the son of Mrs. Yoon, a guest of Yeonghwadae. Mrs. Yoon has helped us a lot recently, so I invited him in return. Introduce yourselves.”
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The scattered gazes converged on Lee Hyungu. Even Chae Yoonbok, who had been kneeling, straightened up and waved to him.
“Oh, I see? Come in and have a seat. You look like a real manly young man.”
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“Thank you. My mother had some work today, so I came alone.”
“If she’s someone who helped Yeonghwadae, she’s also a benefactor to us. It’s a shame, but please tell her to come next time so we can treat her properly.”
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Lee Hyungu licked his lips and sat next to Misook. He glanced at Sahee, handed out a shiny gold-plated business card, and introduced himself again.
Smiling at Sahee in the midst of all this, his unyielding rudeness was astonishing even after all that turmoil. Sahee turned her head away from Lee Hyungu with a sigh.
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At the same time, her gaze was caught by the strange look on Chae Hyunji’s face. Sulking after being reprimanded by Park Jisun, Chae Hyunji was carefully examining Lee Hyungu’s business card. Her glances at Lee Hyungu were sharp and significant.
* * *
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As soon as the meal ended, Mrs. Chun and Uncle Bang pulled Sahee out as if by agreement. Both of them, not having eaten much, made excuses that they needed to go for a walk to help digestion.
“I’ve never seen the fairy so flustered!”
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“Right, right! That guy and Hyunji were a perfect match. Did you see them exchange numbers? Their eyes were sparkling.”
“What?”
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“Girl, really. If it’s too hard, go up to Seoul now. I’ll get you a ticket.”
Sahee pretended not to hear and looked up at the newly sprouted cherry blossom tree.
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“It looks like the flowers are going to bloom a bit late this year.”
“That’s what the news says. Mr. Bang, since we’re on the topic, why don’t you bring your girlfriend to this picnic?”
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“No! What are you talking about!”
The focus shifted back to Uncle Bang, who raised his voice, unsure of how to respond.
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“Why are you so defensive?”
“Not at all.”
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“We should at least see her face once!”
“Why on earth does Mrs. Chun need to see my girlfriend’s face! Is Mrs. Chun my mom?”
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“Yes, kid! I’m your mother!”
“Oh, come on!”
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Uncle Bang quickened his pace, almost running away. Mrs. Chun laughed heartily at his antics. Sahee also smiled quietly as she watched them.
It was peaceful. This seemed like just the right temperature for her.
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Spring would soon be here. Trapped in the past seasons, Sahee had always looked forward to spring in this place.
She hoped for a full bloom. She wouldn’t mind being swept away by the pink rain.
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Sahee walked slowly, following the two.
* * *
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Taeon came out of the shower, threw the towel he had used to dry his hair carelessly, and sank into the sofa. Leaning back, his damp hair clung to his neck.
His eyes crinkled in slight annoyance, similar to the absence of a certain woman who had been on his mind for days.
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Sigh.
Straightening up, Taeon rubbed his temples with his fingers while lowering his head.
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How ridiculous.
A wry smile crept onto his lips simultaneously.
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Since that day in the annex yard, Yeon Sahee had disappeared as if she had never existed. She vanished from sight, but Taeon knew she was wandering somewhere in Yeonghwadae.
Instead of the woman who used to limp in and out of the annex several times a day, a middle-aged maid who was an acquaintance of his mother took her place. The maid was experienced and never noticeable. Most importantly, she was a good companion for his perpetually bored mother, which was a relief.
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Compared to the woman who seemed clumsy with cleaning and frequently disturbed his mother’s mood whenever she appeared, the maid was far better.
However.
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However… Taeon picked up a book lying on the sofa table.
Cotton Dust.
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The square, hardcover children’s book was in Taeon’s hand.
It wasn’t available nearby, so one of his secretaries had to drive down from Seoul to get it.
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A story about troublesome black dust that wants to become cotton candy and sets off on a journey. It struggles to find the light in a pastel world, only to discover the beautiful aurora buried in adversity at the end of its journey.
“I’m not cotton candy. But that’s okay. This is who I am.”
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At the end of the story, the protagonist was smiling brightly in a dreamy glow.
For a moment, a picture from the woman’s room flashed in his mind. Yeon Sahee, smiling with her eyes closed with a youthful face, overlapped with the protagonist of this fairy tale.
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The young girl in the picture, smiling as if she had long achieved a happy ending, might face more nightmares. But they would only be trivial challenges leading to a beautiful ending.
Like a golf ball that had fallen at his feet. Just another raving madman’s antics he had faced countless times in his life.
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How unpleasant.
Taeon tapped the cover with his fingertips. The vertical writing on it read the woman’s name.
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Written by Yeon Sahee.
He traced over it firmly with his thumb.
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Screech.
At the end of the friction sound as his fingers slid over the rough printing, Taeon threw the book down.
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It didn’t take long for him to leave the annex.
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Meow.
Meow.
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Sahee looked down at the kitten crouched and meowing under the fence. She had come out to the porch to do some sketching and encountered an unexpected guest.
The kitten, somehow stranded here, was alone. When approached, it hissed as if to bite, but when a suitable distance was maintained, it meowed at Sahee.
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“Where’s your mom?”
Meow.
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The kitten tilted its head to the side. Sahee looked around with a perplexed face. If she saw the mother, she would take the kitten to her, but the surroundings were quiet.
“Are you cold?”
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Meow! The kitten meowed as if it understood Sahee’s words, its fur puffed up. It wasn’t shivering, but the temperature difference was significant. Sahee herself was wearing a rather thick cardigan.
“Wait here for a moment.”
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Sahee turned back to her room. As she climbed onto the porch on her knees, she carefully avoided knocking over the beer can she had set beside her sketchbook.
What she found in the drawer was a cozy light gray blanket. She couldn’t bring the kitten inside due to its wariness, but this should be enough to keep it warm through the night.
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However, as she opened the door, Sahee had to stop in her tracks, holding the doorknob.
The tension she had tried to ignore and forget climbed up her legs and hit her throat in an instant.
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The kitten had disappeared somewhere, and CEO Jung Taeon was standing in the yard.
It was late at night.
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A sudden gust of night wind ruffled Sahee’s thick hair. She closed her eyes and brushed the hair off her cheek, wishing it were a ghost.
“Yeon Sahee.”
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But the man’s voice that brushed her ear was unmistakable. A low, smooth baritone. The man, dressed in just a white shirt and navy slacks, looked surprisingly comfortable for an uninvited guest.
Sahee crossed the threshold, trying to hide her agitation. Her second wish was for him to use the name Yeon Sahee, just as a servant of Yeonghwadae.
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“Do you have something for me to do?”
“Didn’t you quit a while ago?”
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The sound of the wind collapsing returned gently.
It had only been two days.
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The reason for his inexplicable stares and harassment. The look in CEO Jung Taeon’s eyes, revealing his intentions for coming here, showed no hesitation.
“It’s fine. Let me know if you need anything.”
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Sahee pretended not to notice his gaze and sat on the porch, putting on her sneakers while enduring his stare.
“If I say it.”
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“……”
“Will Yeon Sahee do everything?”
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The cool scent of shower cologne wafted over, cooling her face, which had momentarily flushed at his languid voice.
CEO Jung Taeon, who had approached, sat comfortably on the porch. He looked down at Sahee, who had instinctively leaned back, and chuckled.
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“……No.”
“Then why?”
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“If it’s something I can’t do, I’ll contact someone else. There should be someone still awake.”
Sahee took a deep breath and stood up. The man’s gaze, leaning against the pillar with his legs crossed, followed her slowly.
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“Sit down.”
“……”
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“Is it difficult?”
“What do you need me to do……”
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“Yeon Sahee, will you sit down?”
His loose smile was irritating. When Sahee looked at him with wavering eyes without answering, Taeon’s gaze softened momentarily.
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“Are you cold? You’re even holding a blanket.”
He looked at Sahee with indifferent eyes and then picked up the beer can left on the porch. The sound of the can opening was crisp, as if to show off.
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“Why are you doing this?”
Taeon took a sip of the beer and raised an eyebrow. His eyes were so dry they seemed like they could burn at any moment.
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“Don’t you know?”
“Not at all.”
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“I think you do.”
“……”
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“See, you know.”
Taeon was confident, smiling as if amused by Sahee’s lack of response. Sahee’s brows furrowed uncontrollably.
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Buzz.
It was then that her phone rang. The phone, placed on top of her sketchbook, started vibrating.
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Taeon glanced down and checked the name on the screen. Sahee, not far away, saw the same name.
[Kim Juhwan]
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Taeon, looking at Sahee who was breathing heavily, picked up the phone and handed it to her as if doing her a favor.
“Answer it.”
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The blatant audacity sparked an unknown fire within her.
It was a clear impulse. Sahee grabbed the phone and pressed the call button. She remembered how the man had oddly softened when she explained that she and Juhwan were nothing more than acquaintances, making it somewhat intentional.
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“Hello.”
─ Yeon Sahee. What are you doing? Where are you?
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In the midst of their intense standoff, Juhwan’s voice echoed.
“…I’m at home.”
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─ Did you see the documents I gave you?
“I did.”
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─ How is it?
“I’m thinking about it. Thanks.”
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─ No need to thank me. Yeon Sahee, are you seriously considering it? It’s a really good opportunity, you know?
“Yes, I know.”
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─ There’s no one like me, right? Huh? Huh?
“What’s with the ‘oppa’…”
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Sahee couldn’t help but let out a bewildered laugh at Juhwan’s playful tone.
At that moment, Taeon narrowed his eyes and took another sip of beer. His gaze was captivating. The way his Adam’s apple moved as he swallowed stood out prominently.
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─ There’s no one like me, right? Talking to you at night reminds me of the old days. It was fun when our class gathered for night work.
“You still share a studio with Minjae, don’t you?”
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─ Don’t even mention it. That guy fights with his girlfriend ten times a day. Every time he smokes a cigarette and cries, I wonder why I’m sharing a studio with him.
“Park Minjae is still like that?”
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─ He’s crazy about love. He’s always telling me to date someone. Suddenly, he wants to introduce me to a girl. I told him I like someone…
“…Really?”
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All her attention was on the man in front of her, causing her responses to be delayed. She was barely managing the conversation, answering almost on autopilot.
─ Yeah. Ah, it’s hot.
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Sahee lightly bit the inside of her lip.
─ Anyway! Why don’t you come to Seoul? The guys want to see you. If it’s hard, I’ll come get you. Let’s have a meal together after a long time.
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Taeon scoffed and downed the remaining beer. He crushed the empty can in his hand and set it upright on the porch before standing up.
His eyes were calm.
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“Hang up.”
─ How is it?
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The voices of CEO Jung Taeon and Juhwan intertwined in the air. The man who had approached was intimidating despite his smile.
─ …Is someone there with you?
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Sahee tightened her grip on the phone. She needed to answer Juhwan, but her lips wouldn’t move.
─ Yeon Sahee?
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Just as she was about to respond, Taeon snatched the phone from her hand.
─ Hey, Sahee…
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The call ended before Juhwan could finish his sentence.
Soon, the phone started vibrating again in Taeon’s hand, but he ignored it. He tilted his head and rejected Juhwan’s call, then slowly lifted his gaze.
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“…Give it back.”
Sahee quickly lowered her eyes and reached out for the phone in Taeon’s hand. In that moment, his fingers spread like a trap and grabbed her hand.
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“Yeon Sahee.”
“……”
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“Shall we sleep together?”
Because I’m attracted to you, let’s sleep together.
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Should she be relieved that he was straightforward, ending it quickly without dragging it out? Sahee’s face hardened for a moment, then she let out a hollow smile.
She knew it, just as he said. Men’s desires were too simple to be misunderstood. In fact, it was harder for an unexpected visitor at night not to be suspicious.
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“No. I don’t want to.”
Despite her repeated refusals, Taeon tightened his grip on her hand. One hand held hers, while the other was tucked into his suit pants pocket as he tilted his head.
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“Why?”
“Because I don’t want to.”
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“What don’t you want?”
“You.”
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Sahee gritted her teeth.
It might be easy for him, but not for her. Min Yeojin had introduced five potential suitors to Park Jisun. She knew that the man in front of her would soon marry one of them.
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For Jung Taeon, marriage was just a given duty. His proposal showed exactly what he thought of her.
A woman like a passing station. A disposable item, a fleeting amusement.
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How easy did he think she was? She’d rather grab a rotten rope than hang herself with a binding that would easily unravel if needed. Dying from love might be a legendary romance, but this was just cheap sex.
“Should I have sweet-talked you?”
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As if reading her mind, Taeon smiled and asked. Sahee barely held back a bitter laugh. Instead, she mimicked a similar smile.
“Maybe. If you had, I might have slept with you.”
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Sahee shook off Taeon’s hand with all her strength. She silently bent down and picked up the fallen phone.
“If you’re done talking, I’ll be going in.”
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Sahee abruptly turned her back on Taeon.
* * *
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She had a slight fever.
Her muscles ached as if she had been beaten. Sahee spent the early morning hours curled up in bed.
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All she found in the medicine cabinet were empty packets. She didn’t have the strength to go to the main building, nor could she ask anyone busy from the early morning to bring her medicine.
Whether it was a cold or the flu.
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It felt like a fever was boiling where CEO Jung Taeon had scratched her, but she couldn’t define it, so she just denied it and suffered.
It’s not like this is the first or second time. Who does he think he is? Compared to the vulgar harassment I’ve endured so far, this is nothing. There’s no special reason to feel more hurt.
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Sahee gritted her teeth.
* * *
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By the time she finally felt clear-headed enough to wash up, it was already close to lunchtime.
After washing up, Sahee put on a thick light blue cardigan and crossed the side door to the main building.
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“I’m not here to see you, okay?”
It was the worst-case scenario. Lee Hyungu was pacing the yard with roses of a different color from last time. She wondered if she was hallucinating from the pain, but seeing his flushed face and angry demeanor, she realized she wasn’t.
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Dealing with him was exhausting. More than anything, seeing Lee Hyungu reminded her of another man. The warmth of the man who had lifted her up when her knees gave out in this yard was vividly clear.
“I didn’t ask.”
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“Ha! Seriously, you…”
Sahee glanced at him briefly and then walked past him indifferently. Lee Hyungu put his hands on his hips and frowned deeply.
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“Hyungu oppa!”
At that moment, Lee Hyungu turned his head towards the cheerful voice like spring sunshine. His frown melted into a broad smile.
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Chae Hyunji, wearing a blouse with a large ribbon and a pink tweed two-piece, exuded a floral fragrance. Her curly light brown hair bounced as she ran, and the blush on her cheeks made her look fresh and lively, making Sahee smile a little.
“Hyunji.”
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Lee Hyungu lowered his voice and cleared his throat. However, Chae Hyunji alternated her gaze between Sahee and Lee Hyungu with a familiar wariness. She had been the same when she brought her previous fiancé to Yeonghwadae.
“Why didn’t you tell me you had such a pretty sister, honey! I thought you were an only child.”
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That one comment had led to a sharp fight between Chae Hyunji and the man that night, ending in a wild, animalistic encounter that even Mrs. Chun had shaken her head at.
But Sahee knew it was just a trivial defense mechanism. The more it happened, the clearer it became that Chae Hyunji also remembered that day vividly. She couldn’t forget, and she was slowly falling apart too.
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Maybe that’s why. The reason she returned to this wretched Yeonghwadae after graduating from college. Maybe she wanted to limp in front of Chae Hyunji once a year to remind her.
It’s unfair that while I’m consistently broken, the one who broke me forgets everything and soars beautifully.
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“…What? Do you two know each other?”
“Oh? Oh, yeah, we’re classmates. Sahee and I went to the same high school.”
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“Really? You must be close, calling her by her name.”
In a rural backwater, there’s no better gossip than a dysfunctional family. Sahee’s family story had already been chewed up and spat out by the whole village, leaving nothing but bones.
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Right after the accident, people said it was fortunate that the sisters got along well. But after seeing the three of them leave Sahee alone at Yeonghwadae and move to Seoul, no one could call them a family. They just gossiped, saying you can’t raise someone else’s child.
Lee Hyungu, of course, knew this and was busy watching Chae Hyunji’s reaction, his face pale.
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“Just classmates.”
“Not close.”
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Sahee spat out the words and frowned as she walked past them. Chae Hyunji glanced at Sahee, then quickly moved closer to Lee Hyungu.
“What’s this? Why the flowers?”
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“I just thought of you and bought them on the way.”
“Oh, come on. Why are you acting like my boyfriend already?”
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“It’s not like that.”
“Why are you scared? Hyunji means she likes it.”
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How sly.
Sahee listened to their conversation with one ear and let it out the other as she walked briskly.
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Then she saw someone running from a distance. Mrs. Chun’s face was pale as she ran.
“Sahee! Yeon Sahee!”
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