A Marriage So Lethal (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 93

The lavish party had ended. Kang Woo went to handle the aftermath, while only Hyun Sook and Se Ah remained seated at a table. Se Ah, who had hesitated to speak and merely watched silently until now, grasped Hyun Sook’s hand.

“Mother…”

She could not bring herself to ask whether she was alright. After living together as husband and wife for so long—how could she possibly be fine? Yet Hyun Sook was the first to smile.

“Se Ah, I’m alright.”

“…Yes.”

“You don’t need to make that face. Right now, I’m thinking this might be the best thing I’ve ever done in over fifty years of life.”

Hyun Sook firmly held the back of Se Ah’s hand resting on her own.

“I thought if only I endured, everything would be okay… but I guess I was wrong. Lately, I’ve been regretting it—was my stubborn clinging just hurting my own son? My foolish attachment even bruised the heart of our lovely Se Ah… I’m sorry for not understanding your struggles all this time, my dear.”

“No, it’s not like that at all. I’m the one who should apologize—for not being honest, for worrying and burdening both you and Mr. Kang Woo… Hic…”

Overwhelmed by finally confessing the truth, Se Ah broke into tears. In contrast, Hyun Sook remained composed, without shedding a single tear, quietly patting Se Ah’s shoulder while wiping away her child’s tears.

“I’m fine, so the two of you should join forces and hold on tightly. There’ll be many tough days ahead for a while.”

“Then please live with us instead of saying that. Okay?”

“I’ve finally reached a point where things are getting easier—I wouldn’t go interfering at your home now. I’ll move gradually and live more comfortably from now on.”

“Then just stay with us for a little while, at least. I’m really that worried about you.”

Touched by Se Ah’s warm-hearted sincerity, Hyun Sook finally relented and nodded.

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