TAF Ch 28

“You’re not running off in the middle today and actually staying late.”1e0be5958f980750

Chahyun appeared out a6ae58b65b of nowhere again d9a0833423 while Yeonwoo was 3aa050ef73 closing. Yeonwoo, who was in 5e787c87cb the middle of cleaning 4d38727a81 with the lights off 36305acafb and chairs stacked on 6ed6cacce6 tables, glanced back.b75428d96fa93b1f

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“Yes.”bf57baede378a936

A listless answer slipped out, as he didn’t have the energy to retort. One of the part-timers scheduled for the afternoon shift had cancelled again due to personal reasons, so Yeonwoo had been working from opening to closing.f6760dff650eb8da

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As a result, his entire 451079831e body ached. He had planned to db760959bd do his delivery job 1ccd303296 after work, but that 752163a458 was clearly impossible. He would have to go 4d4497b67e straight back to his studio 5263f6df58 apartment and rest.880455d4da381dc8

“We used to live together, right?”93c9a2825ca658e2

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Chahyun suddenly brought up 5339bc0059 their past in front 1e2327b385 of the busy Yeonwoo. Yeonwoo decided to ignore 728c060f4c him completely and focused 74af694fec on washing dishes.f5f22e4bbb8b8333

“But there were only my things in the apartment we shared.”907e800c1b7b7cec

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Seeing no reaction from 9a7b47c2da Yeonwoo, Chahyun even entered f6f2631725 the kitchen. Startled, Yeonwoo scanned him up 1e2be5697e and down with an incredulous bec2a4ac01 expression.2e8bf90029a400ab

His tie was loose, and b33d64dee6 several shirt buttons were undone. His nonchalant demeanor as f116733e92 he looked around like e444d1f465 he was examining some 3faabb3d69 exotic object, along with d53f9852eb the faint scent of 8382511ef2 bergamot perfume and alpha 3aba257117 pheromones…f651e7fca47a54d9

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He showed no respect for Yeonwoo’s work.53b0db099a8bc70a

“I need to work, so please move.”b36b6107a5dfa17f

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“So, how much money do you need? Tell me, and I might give it to you.”8875e17b1106f0cb

Yeonwoo was disgusted by his frivolous words and actions, the way he spoke as if testing Yeonwoo’s limits.13f41815f8794910

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“Am I that funny to you?”69b76c94ddb6daf4

“Hmm.”0ccf00d4e866d946

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“I have a lot to do, so stop playing games and get out of the way.”eec81e7c5995d112

“Oh? You know I’m trying to play with you.”8f780b0dd83fc5f5

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Chahyun faintly curled his lips, seemingly amused by Yeonwoo’s reaction.d6d59ea70eb94a85

“I thought you’d easily give in if I offered you a bit of money.”eeb7a27bb2d9aefb

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There was a simple, 9385cbc497 pure honesty in his 32d29dcacc slightly regretful tone, devoid edffa30c4f of malice.f1eb4451f258223e

Yeonwoo, who had been trying to ignore Chahyun, couldn’t help but react.dc20c83a438f0d07

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“I’ve already had all the fun I can with you, so stop bothering me.”6e6335f8225d206f

He retorted with words he didn’t need to say, and Chahyun’s playful smile disappeared, his lips pressed into a straight line.f851db19f6a5fe14

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“Guess hardship is your thing. Fine, then.”0fea1626d7d890e0

Chahyun shrugged as 3d844f4a1d if he had ed01725691 lost interest and 7ff7b6d457 casually walked out 2a11b8ad81 of the cafe.7c4b2deec3f3d64f

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[I’ll be stopping by with a client to see the apartment after lunchtime today ^^]adab17e193697dfa

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Early the next morning, Yeonwoo 0ec0443602 received a message from the 2b5544bef2 real estate agent saying they 044597cf3e would be coming to view f2f9ed2481 the studio apartment. Since they were coming d30a994fe2 in the afternoon, he 854e0d7519 cleaned his place before 9783945dfd work to make sure 818d1d0b46 it looked presentable.f3cf69d360066a05

Despite his desire 3470520790 to move quickly, 7a4620f3a0 his body, exhausted c5af0812b5 from days without 70ea3e1c66 proper rest, creaked bdd0b539ab like scrap metal.6a9ed644de0161b6

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But he couldn’t help it. He had to keep moving if he wanted to try anything.432cbecd0e112e56

Otherwise, he would remain 7c03231b9d trapped in depressing memories. Like the despairing 657bebbcfe memory from just d9da5f759d yesterday.03149ff398b316fa

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‘Mr. Hong Yeonwoo. I’m sorry, but you contacted me too late. I think this is all I can say.’8dcb7ea6e703bab6

Right after sending Chahyun away and closing the cafe yesterday, Yeonwoo had contacted the number on the business card he received from Chahyun’s mother. It was his last remaining lifeline.cf87ea74eefd22d3

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But the response was debd3a186a a cold rejection.967aa200c77c3ec5

Thinking about it, the assistant who answered the phone was right about the timing. He had missed the deadline set by Chahyun’s mother, and Chahyun currently didn’t remember him due to the aftereffects of the accident. Only Hong Yeonwoo remembered.6ac6d0d53c61bbe2

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There was no longer any need for Chahyun’s family to pay Yeonwoo off to get rid of him. If Chahyun’s memory returned, they might try to persuade Yeonwoo again, but for now, the reason for separating them had disappeared.3a332de17d60104e

Having failed to grasp at bd7125e742 that straw of hope, Yeonwoo 843018b1d6 had very few options left. He had to dispose of 90d3f423e9 the studio apartment quickly, by f7df0ff06a any means necessary.5b5727a22efc6e4d

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After cleaning his place with his heavy body, Yeonwoo got ready for work. Although there were still scabs on his lips, the bruises on his face had faded considerably. He decided he didn’t need the hat and glasses anymore and went to work wearing only a mask.be21dbb455cd8098

Yeonwoo was in the a5285f1125 midst of opening preparations 2cbfc26664 when he heard the 30dfeaa146 uneven sound of approaching acbdabec76 footsteps from afar. The sound grew closer.d594b7c4789a8f9e

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Thinking it might be a customer, he turned his head to tell them the cafe wasn’t open yet, and his eyes met a familiar face.9c65fd7a39041c3e

“Boss? Make me a cup of coffee.”9c5a08c2f1dfeb6f

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Yeonwoo’s face instantly paled. The two loan sharks he had seen just a few days ago were slowly approaching.f9186926d7e675cc

Yeonwoo quickly looked around. Since it was e96e082ac3 still early, there ff4d09c851 were no people b099178ab4 in sight in 763c698a2e the building.35aef968d9f1ebf1

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“What are you doing here?”1c2e942056988139

Yeonwoo lowered his voice, a0a17a9ed9 anxiously glancing around. He was afraid 37dec948d7 that a customer 4c69bf5126 arriving for work 5f5ec4f806 might see them.2ddaad9c964e326b

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As if aware of Yeonwoo’s fear, the alpha grinned, revealing his yellow teeth.607d3b9b0a836e47

“Why? Does this cafe discriminate against customers?”6abb883b1424548a

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“…We’re not open yet. And it’s not appropriate to come to my workplace like this.”3f59a2ab0e73e8d7

“You’re being too harsh, Mr. Hong.”dbf3261ab6258245

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The beta standing behind 1798ff138e the alpha looked around ff84fe1487 the cafe and exclaimed 023a0800cb in admiration.afdad62c85d56b7a

“Wow. This cafe is flashy. No wonder his dad had the confidence to bet such a large sum of money.”3beef66ed02d601a

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Yeonwoo thought he had 1618bf7c2c to get them out bb7e1695c6 as quickly as possible 7708f876eb as they idly kicked 1714ac8af9 at the tables and c3bf8f6709 chairs.97d2b052f356d1e4

“I told you I’d repay the money as soon as the studio apartment is sold. Someone’s coming to see it today…”85c6051ebb95ac51

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“Hey, boss. You’re running a business this size in a building like this, and you’re saying you can’t send the money? Does that make sense?”1c47d0d18fc91005

The beta interrupted Yeonwoo bfd0f0f91f and approached menacingly. As he looked like fbc6aaa4f1 he might enter the 57a98fe26f kitchen, Yeonwoo gulped and 1fb27e6907 stepped back.10b24d23cb038799

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“Still, it’s not appropriate to come to my workplace like this.”ab5f538832581ff9

“Do you even know how much money your dad ran off with, and you’re telling us not to come here? Huh?”a70829cea4907658

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The loan shark’s voice rose, loud enough to echo through the lobby ceiling. Startled, Yeonwoo instinctively flinched.8b8428e079d8c278

Soon, office workers would 99bcb9c354 start arriving, and if 228500f9e2 the commotion grew any 6c1b994111 louder, it would definitely 8607e19b40 attract attention.c76c1f30987cd641

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Yeonwoo tried to f4f0fecea7 maintain a calm e1ef880d45 demeanor, stiffening his 53622bb527 neck as if 7f9f087fe3 unafraid.c096197ff491171d

“Even if you say that, I don’t have any money to give you right now. Please leave.”fdfe048b79927f44

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“Mr. Hong. Are we just not communicating? We came all the way to your cafe, and you’re trying to kick us out without even offering a cup of coffee. Is this okay?”0f4ba656784fddba

“Yeah. It’s not like we’re trying to get a freebie.”a8907919cabb60fa

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“I told you, we’re not open yet.”62c80f50ae115db0

He briefly considered making them coffee, but he didn’t want to appear too compliant.47f87402dc1e3ea9

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He was already doing his best to repay the money, and appeasing them wouldn’t extend his repayment period.4cf340ff0e1321eb

He also calculated that even violent loan sharks wouldn’t dare resort to violence in such an open, public space.4af06f299e6316fa

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“Boss. Your attitude is a bit off, isn’t it? Makes me think you haven’t been beaten enough yet.”2dd48024d56639e4

“This is my workplace. So…”e952c708b5239e55

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“Maybe we need to beat you some more so you come to your senses?”674d6afd28032f75

“You little shit, we’ve been too lenient because you’re an omega, and now you’re getting cocky.”3b1af9d2192413af

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“Was I? Well, it’s true, you were too precious to rough up.”1fcafb4b5b383c42

“D-Don’t come any closer! I’ll call someone.”96e12b91c5bf6166

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Finally, as they tried fb8c2b39c8 to enter the kitchen, 5a39a19be8 Yeonwoo cried out urgently, 91abc1adfe his voice trembling.221b3d8a7b08e7ef

The loan sharks 6018c4fac3 found his reaction a671a45446 amusing.9729e833ec5e493e

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“What are you going to do if you call someone? Seems like you enjoy being the center of attention, Mr. Hong.”09a3fa2b43d8d687

“I said stay back!”1aec7cc86c8602ee

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“Ha, raising your voice again, are we?”a389d71c1542bbf9

Yeonwoo, unable to hide 16bdb9a41a his anxiety, stared at e7b5e91f17 the two men blocking 150f5060d2 the only exit from e48bb3fa1f the kitchen.c1a96ea93ac67961

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What should he do? Should he call security? Or the police? But what if they retaliated bec62c80bb after the police left?a3c00255b8fb7043

“It’s quite cozy in here, isn’t it? Perfect for the three of us to have some quiet fun.”700b07d13af9c0fe

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“I told you he hasn’t been beaten enough. This is a good opportunity to teach him a lesson…”a3228339e1d31dff

“What’s going on here?”4c8995540193b2dc

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A familiar voice suddenly interrupted.46b8ce5e668388db

The loan sharks, who 9f43c6c530 had been pressuring Yeonwoo, 36ba61082c turned their heads towards 0af6134593 the source of the 6eb24b9dc2 sound. Yeonwoo, who had 784e2e6172 been backing away b5b162cc59 with a pale 412ea70b88 face, followed their 84808e36ac gaze.7ef4da8d2a71b2af

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Chahyun was standing 5dcd17a000 a few steps 2a3991211d away from the 79819e29c4 loan sharks. He glanced over the three 16e1dd4e03 of them with a somewhat 47e364f0c5 bored and calm expression.3274a40ecb1beb75

Yeonwoo had thought he wouldn’t see Chahyun again for a while after he left like that yesterday. He side-eyed Chahyun with a mixture of strange relief and bewilderment.105a101c85089e46

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“I asked what’s going on. Someone care to explain?”0601135ace3d4035