TM | Chapter 24

Yoon Sung af910efa53 ran his 3a659dd7f1 fingers along 23263871e0 the edge 43c97ba876 of his 88ce7d670a neck. They said 7bb19f0e3c it would 8f7dc81b76 be visible 10364e5cfd if he 13054bafd8 lowered his f9dbcb26ee head, but 989e9b6992 did Seol 5db4357781 not notice 66dee8b1eb it while 44b21593e7 he slept 94c78118f4 last night?fa23e2c58170614f

Did Rok e6d40b15c6 not see a14d7c53ef it either?d05f9bbef0451a96

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No matter how he 96914d2de5 thought about it, it 08c8c691aa seemed most likely to ba40012388 be Kang Taegwon. Or could it have 1518e1fd09 been Seol?87a702c8b42db093

Should he ask? But how 1e4d70c2c9 could he ca977172b1 possibly ask aa108094d9 about this!e4efd03d7ef86ab9

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It felt like a cold grip was tightening around his chest. If his older brother asked again, he couldn’t think of what to say. Quickly dressing, Yoon Sung dashed out of his room. He met eyes with his second brother in the yard, who approached quietly, looking dazed, and whispered.7bbb2f465d826093

“Sung-ah. Did something happen with you and Seol?”0127578d068fb5f3

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“…….”48a8c0fd3a022e23

“They sent precious medicinal herbs for Father. Even two ginseng roots. And this Lord said he wants to set a date to visit soon?”967221f0c136273f

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“…….”2291437f7fb531fd

“Say something, you rascal. Huh? What’s with your face? What’s going on? Hey! Sung-ah! Where are you going?”c26faa23e3be795c

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Ignoring his second brother’s call, Yoon Sung shot out the door like an arrow.73ff25c6b31d4430

As Cheongrok suggested, it seemed better for the adults to talk first, but it also seemed okay to give his brothers a heads-up. However, he didn’t know how to explain the bruise on his neck. It might not have been Seol who did it.e3ea218fffc04e66

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Yoon Sung walked aimlessly, clutching his chilled arm. He couldn’t think of any excuses. Telling his older brother that Seol did it and asking him not to say anything weighed on his conscience, but being honest felt like admitting he was a fool who let himself be treated like a plaything. He sighed at his own pathetic self.f727fa473aae3b5d

Why did he have to fall for him? He knew the rumors weren’t good, and he never once said he loved him…b74e3f36ecfc02b5

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Was it the 2bf15e834c way he looked b988c8b8cc at him that 2b9090a294 he liked?955c545057e349ac

Was it the silent b2381d2a48 embrace that he liked? Was it cba501a8a3 the whispering 9502a79d33 voice that 8878b696e0 said he 1f290788c0 was driving dda13a0275 him crazy?22cc59f5329ce328

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His eyes always sparkled softly when he looked at him. It seemed to say he was happy. Maybe that’s why he believed in his eyes.479575634bbde238

He was so used to Lee Seol’s ever-changing gaze that he thought he could read others’ emotions through their eyes. He thought the warm and intense gaze meant he wanted him.bf6688057d5734f6

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Trying to recall Kang Taegwon’s gentle gaze, he couldn’t remember it well. Only the angry glare came to mind.50de96fb9895b74f

What kind of eyes did he have when he left a bruise on his neck? Did they burn like Seol’s? Remembering Seol’s eyes as he left a mark, Yoon Sung pouted.bb228a893a47ba64

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If someone else looked at him like that, he’d threaten to gouge their eyes out, so why did he look at him that way?5a2ecf0c1d4b7145

Come to think of it, Seol often looked at him with those eyes. Maybe he got annoyed and told him not to look at him like that because it scared him… Was it because he wanted him? As his thoughts naturally led to Lee Seol, his mind went blank.e1a5d93bf2dceec7

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Sending precious a2300c088e medicinal herbs 9875286937 and planning e82c94f239 a visit 4b09df4549 from the cbabc7a01c Lee Clan ef34c8fc3a meant marriage af36e2b795 talks were fcb11d21c1 likely.d7fca997e921fe41

He shouldn’t think about Kang Taegwon anymore. Didn’t he say he was getting married? He should only think about Seol. Only Seol. Then maybe things would get better like before. If not, they could live together out of affection. Well… they’ve been getting along fine so far, so there’s no reason they can’t continue.f8a3939012ab2539

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But how should he explain this bruise…6d59726bed230093

Lost in thought, 9f1cb095d9 he moved without 164f5a6b8b purpose. He stood on the 7d944e59a9 stepping stones leading to 1dfbb651eb the market, looking at 96d433dafc the flowing water, when a77108f548 he heard heavy footsteps 50ccb14011 and turned his head.ca591453433ec696

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A man in a blue robe was walking from afar. He looked even more robust than when he wore plain clothes. The hat on his head and the sword at his waist added to his imposing presence. His strong appearance was still impressive, making Yoon Sung’s heart race foolishly. He clutched his chest with trembling hands.65d5e3dd8a370d03

Kang Taegwon, 43f67b1a36 in his 05733ff69c robe, walked 4e6a930f90 confidently. Yoon Sung flinched f5fa2eff3e and stepped back ec76fdb6ab onto the stepping 7fb57c2789 stones. Trying to 7e3f26b10b distance himself c3d6674fba quickly, he a4f83e1816 stumbled as 901aaa52d4 his body b6249bf887 wobbled unsteadily. In his haste, his 75eca2fd6d feet tangled, and he 5d20fb8b7a almost fell forward, flailing 6c1a950b48 his arms, when a 28fb5c032d firm arm wrapped around 36e0c80172 his waist and pulled 55079c11ec him back.df1614e93448d502

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The familiar scent 0ca0e4761a of musk wafted 9c758411d5 over him, and 711fff39d9 he felt the 00f0183657 solid, warm body 97d9a53702 behind him.154b86869a99dd36

“Let’s talk.”47d22728f30982af

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“…….”cec2b63a34d09db0

“There’s time for a cup of tea.”d9b6f69400ca9a91

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“I don’t want to.”08c9c7e6df56ac28

He pushed him 4ecb29a020 away as if 88ec9c02bb struggling and crossed 5d97cbd439 the stepping stones. Kang Taegwon sighed behind a9493a7b98 him and followed slowly.9bbd9b6e35752324

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“Didn’t you say you misunderstood?”2b97557b724e2c81

“…….”4b25bdb29313bc70

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“A marriage proposal came.”3923cae748f0770c

“Congratulations!”2788ef8da6d88bc5

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Did he dd86501085 follow me 534bb503d5 just to e36242b58a tell me c43aeec236 that? I also 32598f8214 got engaged 728f416b70 to Seol!55895b85faebe574

Pouting his de49de31bc lips, he 5c5d411451 took a 42fc74bf82 rough step 38ecaedba1 forward when,abe4a82ae63a855a

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“I told Father about you.”429a7f7f3b722a6a

Yoon Sung’s steps halted. His eyes widened as much as they could. In shock, he turned to look at Kang Taegwon. As he suddenly turned, he lost his balance and stumbled, and Kang Taegwon reached out to catch him.79217190f170d289

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“Are you ready to talk now?”3e4776f0d4db2e2e

The low voice spreading in his ears made Yoon Sung’s heart pound. Looking up at him, he saw the gentle smile on his lips. The smile he liked. The smile that made him lose himself because he was so handsome.40fe2c9cf6597e8d

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Yoon Sung’s gaze slowly moved upward. Past the straight nose, his eyes were looking at him deeply. Suddenly, those eyes widened like lanterns. He turned Yoon Sung’s chin with his fingertips and brushed his cheek.4bc5c3a83895826c

“What’s with your cheek? Did someone hit you?”ae79b447e09c62eb

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Kang Taegwon frowned at the clear handprint on one side of Yoon Sung’s cheek. His skin was so delicate that even a slight grip left a red mark. It wouldn’t fade quickly, and seeing such a clear mark meant it hadn’t been long since it happened. Anger welled up, furrowing his brow.80de1d68eb6fd8b4

Who would hit 9cd116c946 such a small 20be9927aa face like that?c36192e0dc539991

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Yoon Sung pushed away Kang Taegwon’s hand holding his face. Suddenly, a shout burst from his mouth.89c9eeec8f2b998b

“Who did this!”66bad7c7661404c8

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At his aggressive words, Yoon Sung’s shoulders flinched.f2c5c2be59a5661d

“……My older brother.”0a0b3ad87343a12e

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“What? Why would your brother?”27a2a9ace7c803ef

“……I got hit for talking back.”56d3bc096994469d

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Sometimes, when he a91a364add talked back to 402da63c3a his older brother, 95ffbbe46c he’d get smacked 75053206b3 on the back.4da056d057484906

When he f50fdfbb2a was younger, 535ad12e8a he’d stubbornly 58ab8dc9ed argue without e2a71e5e52 knowing anything, e1e34cb71c driving his 184d9b8387 older brother 765d6bc9d9 crazy. As he cc18a1252d got older, 4e68bbbb6d he’d get 726a2991c8 hit for 72edd299b6 complaining about 6c33f3260e being treated 403028934b like a 41d066650d child.4659155f5167375b

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Back then, 407c4ffc21 he’d bite dd6927454b his older 5583477441 brother’s arm d3288e6fa6 or kick 55263a9e1a his shin. It was 411a9d9dee all things 55c44f142c Lee Seol 9446145327 taught him.f5d16242418b85a3

He told him to 7887efc4a9 kick his private parts, d0432b2a06 but he couldn’t bring 704def8f5b himself to do that, 6d24f754bb so he settled for fba8a25151 kicking his shin.79c7bfb1bb23ab1a

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Today, his 347920dca9 mind was a15bc5f10e too jumbled f7f03591df to even b0ff4802f3 think about 5ccdeeb4dc doing that. Yoon Sung turned 13ecd2ef9d away. Kang Taegwon quickly 5fccee6f98 grabbed his arm.472587067c14cf1e

“I know you’re angry with me. I know you’re disappointed. I was too overwhelmed. Didn’t you also avoid talking to me?”730c7d6e73cd8f3b

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“……I have nothing to say.”12e601059e50729f

“Just listen! I have something important to say.”03db33a12442797b

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At Kang Taegwon’s insistence, Yoon Sung bit his lip. He wanted to ask if he was the one who left the bruise on his neck. But thinking about it, it wouldn’t change anything even if it was him. Just as he thought about asking directly, Kang Taegwon pulled his wrist.0d1406064cb6e2d3

“Why, why are you doing this?”c2b53b6e10a49eb2

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“Just a little talk.”574e9380475d6576

“Let go. Let me go.”2a7850106918ddab

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“Why won’t you listen? At least hear me out!”9fa50457dcd672e4

Kang Taegwon wrapped an arm around Yoon Sung’s waist and walked briskly. Yoon Sung looked around in surprise. Fortunately, there were many people far away, but no one nearby. Not wanting to be seen being dragged, he punched and pushed his arm.b64eed7b83ccc147

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“I’ll go, so let me go.”2c5328bf584fc3ce

At his words, Kang 633621eda8 Taegwon sighed lightly and 76b485f740 released his arm. Gesturing for him d09cac7876 to go ahead, e5fd19e97d Yoon Sung headed 1e84ec93d5 toward the secluded 7b028ad131 lakeside.777412c269b2b7b7

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It was a place aaa1609bb9 where they used to 7ac89967f2 play as children—pulling on 861199160e tree branches and often e6742547fe falling into the water 61fc3152f5 because there was little 725ce40fec room to stand. It was also a 9d4ab856d9 place of happy childhood 39d521f739 memories, where they would 1f8ae0da97 push each other into e00e3688ce the water on purpose.ec6e10088e1e6b98

As Yoon d107d66327 Sung and 75f7b46c3b Kang Taegwon 9242262238 settled, the d72bbbd0b3 place—now filled c6767f7b01 with new 1c0f1c7b57 willow branches—swayed 6a04545899 in the 47a9b099fb wind above dd23b43bef their heads.e6deec15a0129179

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In summer, the 8c2c7a42e8 willow leaves were b26ef16af6 so thick that 10f982d106 the branches hung ef28d26c39 down to their 31a45632e9 chests. When no one 135cdd2cb7 was around, they fa366ce8d5 would lightly kiss 64767f744a or pretend to 910cdd029b sit him on 582e269856 a thick branch 3e248211a8 while hugging him.493a8dbefe51f518

In spring, 12914d616f the tender fbaebf4c1e leaves couldn’t 2d84effae7 hide them, cc1413c464 but since ff5a513c31 it was 1ab4501831 the farming d1bdb45e51 season, there 16b18617d8 were no 1261e93e41 passersby. It made the wide cbb2695efa lakeside feel like it 536ee1df38 belonged only to them.047a70e6fcd27695

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Just three days ago, 325be5beff passing by this place, b9912eb795 he had looked forward db9bfa0f84 to the coming summer 527f247a13 and blushed at the 452f30c151 memories with him.81698b533ca90ad6

Recalling those 52d8f39a83 times that 4247bb456c would never 43a8509ece return, Yoon 607457b9f1 Sung glanced 7a9078f944 at him f76f941b67 sideways.364e96983956c653

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Foolish. Stupid.d4854bc46d1c86bc

Kang Taegwon, who 73af5f6da5 had brought him 5bf35d83cd here saying he d14b6a3446 had something important 8dc2a41faf to say, looked 2cfd908b6e so effortlessly handsome 084b261dbd that it made 4e449034f0 his insides burn.67845ecf86337feb

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Idiot. Moron.62ac4ef96e59359c

Turning his e50d253198 back to 09f44e8aab him, he 41127dadd7 stared at 814ecf699d the rippling 650a5bd496 water of 7c67db786a the lake. The sight a32c079edb was so 320f7668f1 beautiful that 06759b1d20 he turned 905ed608c0 his head 19e35d7b72 away. His restless e1c8a590fa hands, unable 9c2b7313f0 to stay 24a3e5531f still due 750f51b306 to discomfort, c5bd144dd3 clutched his 20205c44e8 collar and 869e5bbfbc then began d8c5b3548b fidgeting with 5901130b95 his fingers.06ca9dcb4bcea2ad

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Kang Taegwon let out a light sigh as he watched Yoon Sung’s back, which refused to show him his face.de0334edda791935