TAF Ch 28

“You’re not running off in the middle today and actually staying late.”c112d376a35a0871

Chahyun appeared out e1caccb73f of nowhere again 27c5fb9109 while Yeonwoo was 845e7764c7 closing. Yeonwoo, who was in 8cc8b97fc9 the middle of cleaning bd66153f29 with the lights off 65623b686e and chairs stacked on b86939b37e tables, glanced back.855acd5ab8fcf771

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“Yes.”525303b869f4c5fb

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.ad7b85e64c58eb56

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As a result, his e6c8a0baf4 entire body ached. He had planned to d53670aff2 do his delivery job a02454412e after work, but that 478f7206c2 was clearly impossible. He would have to go 2ecaeb3d3e straight back to his studio 1073efdc83 apartment and rest.77b40569f0244913

“We used to live together, right?”b1bd351732a5a0eb

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Chahyun suddenly brought 83a10a1054 up their past 6b5c8caf08 in front of cb8eaff95e the busy Yeonwoo. Yeonwoo decided to ignore him e9727c41c9 completely and focused on washing cf93740b02 dishes.1d97c1914af94da6

“But there were only my things in the apartment we shared.”71768729cd5f8d51

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Seeing no reaction from Yeonwoo, 419fc70957 Chahyun even entered the kitchen. Startled, Yeonwoo scanned 13c45a3da2 him up and 0f645a72b1 down with an f557ee2aa3 incredulous expression.5c14a16744da24a8

His tie was f26ab72da1 loose, and several b63e0b1256 shirt buttons were cad0c804fb undone. His nonchalant demeanor as 097d0bcbc6 he looked around like 55386e9985 he was examining some d591ca7d5a exotic object, along with d188aedf78 the faint scent of 8c24b6be6e bergamot perfume and alpha 6312734957 pheromones…2b0fa36a9b4768d5

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He showed no respect for Yeonwoo’s work.be04f1f8135ae452

“I need to work, so please move.”9ff819d3f76ee06b

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“So, how much money do you need? Tell me, and I might give it to you.”8c05dfbcc1d3e0c4

Yeonwoo was disgusted by his frivolous words and actions, the way he spoke as if testing Yeonwoo’s limits.da968bcdbf8ecd9d

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“Am I that funny to you?”17b8f944e10a9586

“Hmm.”61974a4e06c19ded

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“I have a lot to do, so stop playing games and get out of the way.”05670f9223df8ad8

“Oh? You know I’m trying to play with you.”cb09b876fa87b632

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Chahyun faintly curled his lips, seemingly amused by Yeonwoo’s reaction.3d872e6875fcc90f

“I thought you’d easily give in if I offered you a bit of money.”c26bb2dc43384d7b

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There was a 7aa04e2cc5 simple, pure honesty 3522f5c83b in his slightly a6c394c7fc regretful tone, devoid 97853cb766 of malice.cbe34f9d0d5da453

Yeonwoo, who had been trying to ignore Chahyun, couldn’t help but react.8e6b1b10bb342b25

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“I’ve already had all the fun I can with you, so stop bothering me.”87a7ea80e4df80f2

He retorted with words he didn’t need to say, and Chahyun’s playful smile disappeared, his lips pressed into a straight line.2592d36c776c8262

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“Guess hardship is your thing. Fine, then.”e9d47cfaa44d97fa

Chahyun shrugged as if he 594d62dc4b had lost interest and casually fab29d651e walked out of the cafe.63940c9f8c03ad30

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[I’ll be stopping by with a client to see the apartment after lunchtime today ^^]ca00bbe1154681ef

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Early the next morning, Yeonwoo 388787eb8f received a message from the 80c5e24769 real estate agent saying they 76807f3c46 would be coming to view 55621c891c the studio apartment. Since they were coming 5fc8969591 in the afternoon, he 27a2548a3e cleaned his place before 57ccdf6a9a work to make sure f09dbfbeb6 it looked presentable.44693843cc8cf272

Despite his desire to e87a4cbef5 move quickly, his body, a008ef1fc0 exhausted from days without 830bf220ba proper rest, creaked like 23e4ca3a46 scrap metal.259385850db4228d

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But he couldn’t help it. He had to keep moving if he wanted to try anything.d0b401a83fe87ab3

Otherwise, he would remain a0a4fbda8b trapped in depressing memories. Like the despairing 0bc65499b6 memory from just 466d5ef91f yesterday.9c73c052edbff3d1

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‘Mr. Hong Yeonwoo. I’m sorry, but you contacted me too late. I think this is all I can say.’548780fe87f8b1e8

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.fbd35beb3b194889

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But the response was a f9562916c1 cold rejection.d6a67ead8d83d92d

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.647f17eb8944024c

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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.775225b6562ec9b2

Having failed to grasp at cc8ba95fb0 that straw of hope, Yeonwoo 9a3bda550d had very few options left. He had to 11cd9dbcb1 dispose of the 8e50112ee9 studio apartment quickly, b427b89252 by any means fce87786e1 necessary.48260cd4be150f1c

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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.35459626eeb16e19

Yeonwoo was in the midst c9f37dae28 of opening preparations when he c7ae2d2e79 heard the uneven sound of da08006b45 approaching footsteps from afar. The sound grew closer.3ace59e0589488bc

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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.4e7c05407e55fc9c

“Boss? Make me a cup of coffee.”773c7a6c614c69c1

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Yeonwoo’s face instantly paled. The two loan sharks he had seen just a few days ago were slowly approaching.09e59b11629dc62e

Yeonwoo quickly looked around. Since it was 92b56a7aee still early, there 17a753a92e were no people 3bbe7477cc in sight in cec1c69470 the building.d9403b2f17716e4a

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“What are you doing here?”f8abf2b659569548

Yeonwoo lowered his voice, anxiously 1a26f2ddf9 glancing around. He was afraid that ff905f8b9b a customer arriving for 45a146c079 work might see them.331cc89e6668c38a

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As if aware of Yeonwoo’s fear, the alpha grinned, revealing his yellow teeth.ef9206e4ab34da57

“Why? Does this cafe discriminate against customers?”ecd93b60413c095a

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“…We’re not open yet. And it’s not appropriate to come to my workplace like this.”9d0840c56157f139

“You’re being too harsh, Mr. Hong.”36f768d3dec37c43

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The beta standing behind 953fb92a24 the alpha looked around 72da83db34 the cafe and exclaimed 6b5429bc90 in admiration.0cd7f41adb589122

“Wow. This cafe is flashy. No wonder his dad had the confidence to bet such a large sum of money.”5b475b17353fd21d

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Yeonwoo thought he had to 10a3c87bb3 get them out as quickly 980f7e0380 as possible as they idly d793d4ad55 kicked at the tables and 7c26db7380 chairs.07b164ba2f88b1b7

“I told you I’d repay the money as soon as the studio apartment is sold. Someone’s coming to see it today…”d7d9e489a28ce4b7

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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?”cb44dc20461b4550

The beta interrupted Yeonwoo and 1faa12680b approached menacingly. As he looked like he fbf9bb3e75 might enter the kitchen, Yeonwoo 58c56558f4 gulped and stepped back.cf953099aa850a6a

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“Still, it’s not appropriate to come to my workplace like this.”4bd94b8c57cc932c

“Do you even know how much money your dad ran off with, and you’re telling us not to come here? Huh?”9662d1e70213b813

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The loan shark’s voice rose, loud enough to echo through the lobby ceiling. Startled, Yeonwoo instinctively flinched.878dd0913ce0148a

Soon, office workers would 828ef79329 start arriving, and if e0a453c5aa the commotion grew any 4c9dc4b891 louder, it would definitely 39583e8cb7 attract attention.6ef4621a4a9656c1

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Yeonwoo tried to 3bbd58443c maintain a calm fb8427c2e4 demeanor, stiffening his 02b70e7a3d neck as if f8a28197da unafraid.6fe269877673c05f

“Even if you say that, I don’t have any money to give you right now. Please leave.”bdb7e3b8450596d8

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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?”724cbed44a9c3756

“Yeah. It’s not like we’re trying to get a freebie.”8c91988bb63aceae

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“I told you, we’re not open yet.”e696ce4727190d7c

He briefly considered making them coffee, but he didn’t want to appear too compliant.bb96ad0431958bb5

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He was already doing his best to repay the money, and appeasing them wouldn’t extend his repayment period.2dab717d4375e74e

He also calculated that even violent loan sharks wouldn’t dare resort to violence in such an open, public space.8235da9549246200

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“Boss. Your attitude is a bit off, isn’t it? Makes me think you haven’t been beaten enough yet.”16c74366b533df53

“This is my workplace. So…”a8efa9a473757d8b

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“Maybe we need to beat you some more so you come to your senses?”5f54e399940f35dc

“You little shit, we’ve been too lenient because you’re an omega, and now you’re getting cocky.”4551aa02dea6e884

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“Was I? Well, it’s true, you were too precious to rough up.”f25e979c90457efd

“D-Don’t come any closer! I’ll call someone.”01877a22af93fb6b

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Finally, as they cbc80a9a3d tried to enter 27626351d6 the kitchen, Yeonwoo 96a849eb66 cried out urgently, a368a39447 his voice trembling.20f43275b8cb5fc4

The loan sharks found his 3c021bf49a reaction amusing.3169e4278750d29f

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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.”5cf6266872a8055e

“I said stay back!”cc1262475527c389

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“Ha, raising your voice again, are we?”bef189dd80c75c6b

Yeonwoo, unable to hide his 1f4122d80f anxiety, stared at the two 0e214156ec men blocking the only exit 9c4d0774eb from the kitchen.bf5a2c885dd5ad82

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What should he do? Should he call security? Or the police? But what if they retaliated 2a37fa0f11 after the police left?f9a50bd3523cc7e9

“It’s quite cozy in here, isn’t it? Perfect for the three of us to have some quiet fun.”ff2f47d4158d1c4a

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“I told you he hasn’t been beaten enough. This is a good opportunity to teach him a lesson…”d8990cb5bbc69cdd

“What’s going on here?”25e8df8c10a9b6db

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A familiar voice suddenly interrupted.aa0dc48499c921bc

The loan sharks, 80a3dd5ec7 who had been f0b93441cd pressuring Yeonwoo, turned 5c77a7882f their heads towards 1cb2e99d83 the source of 225919bba2 the sound. Yeonwoo, who had 744e9d3583 been backing away c9517f74fb with a pale ba5541b604 face, followed their a485eca896 gaze.60bfe1b841009ffc

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Chahyun was standing a 5d1619fcd9 few steps away from dbbde0fde2 the loan sharks. He glanced over the 2bd8d9906d three of them with d18b6ad8cf a somewhat bored and 7b983aafc4 calm expression.b78e3ae5f4b413d7

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.0c45897540c53342

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“I asked what’s going on. Someone care to explain?”522245588588fbc4