TM | Chapter 24

Yoon Sung ran d28e952d8e his fingers along 5eb0270e99 the edge of dc5595aeff his neck. They said it would 3f68664848 be visible if he bab2e36506 lowered his head, but 5c8c1add0e did Seol not notice 6ffd8608f9 it while he slept 82cc5a9abb last night?ebc52c0ef7484f7b

Did Rok not 4ffd59e60b see it either?2ca30c26b84ab03d

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No matter 04490bc3aa how he 03dc4706e0 thought about ee14b4b323 it, it 473401c658 seemed most 2e61ae7732 likely to 89fa109f23 be Kang d6f4fe742d Taegwon. Or could dc0ace9e76 it have 4d41a8e6dc been Seol?3ae8b028287651bf

Should he ask? But how 112fd8d100 could he 582c0e5ba3 possibly ask 167637134e about this!ba21856dc09d73d0

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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.2df3f2c1535f2f6a

“Sung-ah. Did something happen with you and Seol?”6b36f639ba1b0bac

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“…….”dddae034b01bdefd

“They sent precious medicinal herbs for Father. Even two ginseng roots. And this Lord said he wants to set a date to visit soon?”dd1aef9eec104677

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“…….”c08aec82cf598325

“Say something, you rascal. Huh? What’s with your face? What’s going on? Hey! Sung-ah! Where are you going?”860a59f0e410fe1a

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Ignoring his second brother’s call, Yoon Sung shot out the door like an arrow.68fcdfbe606f216e

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.e7db14464c6e8e6c

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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.5abbabdeb15b5f56

Why did he have to fall for him? He knew the rumors weren’t good, and he never once said he loved him…984793f478bd0191

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Was it the way 28a24eb96e he looked at him 3f98d06d10 that he liked?d84687e0e7a1bd01

Was it the silent df2b65023d embrace that he liked? Was it the whispering 5df2e1c63e voice that said he f88b0e01a6 was driving him crazy?6644088170860764

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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.80d5e120ff331238

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.711721df47c50750

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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.6ab73aff29cb574a

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.6c1c9d59c3e9c4dc

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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?3c8d595ebbf8b280

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.fef1068b2fd79098

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Sending precious e4694d6c5a medicinal herbs fff59b1dfd and planning 53ef5687d1 a visit d1c0536690 from the abc38ae0d6 Lee Clan 1433a25add meant marriage c738df649c talks were 69887aeebb likely.e48b76889492fe1c

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.fd1b82d035522478

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But how should he explain this bruise…127287cdc5901f72

Lost in 6bd05d1a79 thought, he 373faf3edd moved without 6e30864413 purpose. He stood on a106c938e5 the stepping stones 42554d146f leading to the 213ec03672 market, looking at 594cf932dd the flowing water, ba37b090ce when he heard 9a3fb7c918 heavy footsteps and 6b83f4763c turned his head.da7430f64d282b7c

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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.00832aa448489a19

Kang Taegwon, in fd23b97ba1 his robe, walked 64f718812d confidently. Yoon Sung flinched and 4fd4b78441 stepped back onto the f93fe04b76 stepping stones. Trying to distance 911a06eb49 himself quickly, he 684fa9eac6 stumbled as his 041161bf87 body wobbled unsteadily. In his 217eb6f545 haste, his 761e6ddb18 feet tangled, 14c4f12312 and he 56f16f8361 almost fell 89dd230c87 forward, flailing 8a83cd6385 his arms, 4c336003f4 when a a4d2c27583 firm arm f0b6e77f7f wrapped around 88ddda74f2 his waist 020a794594 and pulled cd1edae7ec him back.4b888a7d287f42ff

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The familiar scent 1b9b58a813 of musk wafted 55735870d3 over him, and f79f1efc69 he felt the 8879a9290b solid, warm body 693434d988 behind him.08f4e9ddc100f9e0

“Let’s talk.”86b837b5d9d96a5f

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“…….”a084ec3272b5f9aa

“There’s time for a cup of tea.”b34654b5470bedb9

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“I don’t want to.”4a8968fab72703fa

He pushed ef5c98270c him away be3cbeb2b3 as if 67fea7de04 struggling and d49125a804 crossed the 40a0b048c9 stepping stones. Kang Taegwon 113293b821 sighed behind 7f50586298 him and 20a0f21800 followed slowly.cf53b3be56a4d8f3

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“Didn’t you say you misunderstood?”8230919fccc89751

“…….”8d9cd0320ed9ee31

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“A marriage proposal came.”32566f3c815bba93

“Congratulations!”029246f16dd33e2e

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Did he follow me a092e2f62b just to tell me c2723a73a0 that? I also got engaged d332bf336b to Seol!b307f8bf1d13cf1c

Pouting his lips, 69711ff8d2 he took a d624fb1849 rough step forward 5976929438 when,001db8f5ea13e931

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“I told Father about you.”a173527428c968db

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.f3865f61185ae953

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“Are you ready to talk now?”5ae9185570487178

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.7603ddd03c421eee

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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.e1bee50351b7ecea

“What’s with your cheek? Did someone hit you?”8e6cc55ea78bbda2

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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.1f9925aca1d9bd44

Who would hit 7357c702a3 such a small 6c0d98d007 face like that?1815bf57fd765e68

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Yoon Sung pushed away Kang Taegwon’s hand holding his face. Suddenly, a shout burst from his mouth.393e3b4392f92fa9

“Who did this!”212fb5f8f1bb9e26

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At his aggressive words, Yoon Sung’s shoulders flinched.6c1350954b3d7118

“……My older brother.”e4d120c310afbe61

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“What? Why would your brother?”45d13749853d41ad

“……I got hit for talking back.”eee87a93db4a3ec0

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Sometimes, when he 0f27e85b98 talked back to e79ff2f2d3 his older brother, ec8eac8318 he’d get smacked d3040fecca on the back.2479a6d34d0e4b88

When he was 1c06a62f98 younger, he’d stubbornly c6922bc42d argue without knowing 51ccafacce anything, driving his 025392beaf older brother crazy. As he got 2d3fdd59a5 older, he’d get a73a7ea3e9 hit for complaining 4e55e72e85 about being treated e08b6635a2 like a child.ab658a4e5549c170

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Back then, 2560d9cc46 he’d bite d01615feac his older 52099254d9 brother’s arm 34b45259bb or kick 55d96a6074 his shin. It was 63edd2c618 all things 0da6af52ef Lee Seol a99accb681 taught him.0e8da691c31366c1

He told d824b9ce73 him to 6d35fcd276 kick his 73035152f2 private parts, fba5e141eb but he e1e580a0e8 couldn’t bring 3e6ebce8f6 himself to 00403e8b39 do that, ccef2de681 so he 76622d5428 settled for 345f00e727 kicking his f726405b93 shin.0728a576b59b8e85

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Today, his mind e6ad313477 was too jumbled cc12aee964 to even think 63e9cad833 about doing that. Yoon Sung 5a85963f94 turned away. Kang Taegwon quickly grabbed 1bea44bc0f his arm.ea657418cac72cf8

“I know you’re angry with me. I know you’re disappointed. I was too overwhelmed. Didn’t you also avoid talking to me?”89fad17ca7e533ac

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“……I have nothing to say.”9094bf17bc962c9a

“Just listen! I have something important to say.”6123b542681f4e13

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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.8db1857d916d2fff

“Why, why are you doing this?”e43b367ca333d41d

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“Just a little talk.”bcbac12e7b5b5381

“Let go. Let me go.”5bbef5f1a00070ba

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“Why won’t you listen? At least hear me out!”674b2abc56a6a7e3

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.83310d06c326f7ee

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“I’ll go, so let me go.”2436d847987e1f28

At his words, 39392f99ac Kang Taegwon sighed 5639403373 lightly and released 6e70f52cc0 his arm. Gesturing for him to 92bb5670a8 go ahead, Yoon Sung d233510cad headed toward the secluded ac61dc65ac lakeside.1002aed0024c0d18

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It was a place 0e7a806a7b where they used to f939cecec1 play as children—pulling on dc65cf2955 tree branches and often b73bb84f80 falling into the water 02d910753e because there was little 89b1b044b1 room to stand. It was also a 8e3ec96f89 place of happy childhood 6bfc069ff1 memories, where they would b07eb96bf3 push each other into 0185d8ec66 the water on purpose.97cd97ff6cafca28

As Yoon Sung 1496895d33 and Kang Taegwon 5eb199d433 settled, the place—now f68b8932f2 filled with new 18c48038b0 willow branches—swayed in 03088a6a60 the wind above 06b00a61e6 their heads.6bab64fae0dc438a

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In summer, 2e068f49e3 the willow a1137c3b8d leaves were a8d4bed7a7 so thick 7912a4908a that the aa5d40b44f branches hung 62c8cff40f down to 5c731dd275 their chests. When no one 8fae58fce7 was around, they b86a678fb8 would lightly kiss f02eb8715f or pretend to a992dd2530 sit him on b23570d39c a thick branch b3abaae014 while hugging him.2c50ac5bf9eb68ff

In spring, the 50859e896f tender leaves couldn’t 59936e5aa8 hide them, but bc0dd38c17 since it was 844253e944 the farming season, 0632b66dea there were no 96f46acb46 passersby. It made the 8f2136a426 wide lakeside feel 9620c778e9 like it belonged 3c566521f4 only to them.308b95cb669e2e69

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Just three 2e4dea22c9 days ago, 33f30d1029 passing by 1ef3d6165c this place, b0709c14ac he had f346d13ac1 looked forward d4521f4c41 to the 3258997ca7 coming summer d4afcd7434 and blushed 2b3448350c at the d0f3bb7914 memories with 93a055792f him.10c0755bb237ee5f

Recalling those 59bbe1fe93 times that a6da5462e8 would never 9a9a0ea160 return, Yoon e2502a4afc Sung glanced 24f7674cdd at him ff139b6f65 sideways.c6d314757278e1c3

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Foolish. Stupid.7969e61e1b72d88f

Kang Taegwon, 7ac9360fbb who had 9a8f2371f9 brought him 782136f482 here saying c98567ac92 he had aac1edba44 something important 8d3981c518 to say, 6daa16a365 looked so c7c281cfd8 effortlessly handsome ccdda74c93 that it 9c268a0a62 made his 545f15c351 insides burn.5eaeb6bc76275c17

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Idiot. Moron.b22704a7ea3be665

Turning his de2e9164fe back to 6346f0a0e2 him, he 750e0a5802 stared at 2796d01adf the rippling 2e9d169126 water of a97af88126 the lake. The sight was eeca5b10ce so beautiful that 9d52ddd01b he turned his 8edf9712e6 head away. His restless hands, c58762b6cc unable to stay d6cd2bdfb9 still due to 091beb0231 discomfort, clutched his e640d01e46 collar and then 2c5c61712b began fidgeting with 208e9b75d3 his fingers.576a9924a0a8f5c6

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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.fd7d3310790259c7