Mora’s press conference became a tremendous issue. Yuran became a national XX, and public sympathy poured in for Mora.

Kang Jiwoon quickly confessed to his crime. It seemed that trying to kill Nokhyun was his last desperate act. Since that failed, he seemed to have lost all hope.

Nokhyun was moved from the intensive care unit to a regular ward, and Taein had been by his side all along.

It felt like he could open his eyes any moment, meet Taein’s eyes, and warmly smile. Taein just couldn’t leave his side.

“Stop it. You need to think about your body, and the baby too.”

At Ik-yeong’s words, Taein nodded.

“Why are you out? You’re supposed to be on vacation. Go in and rest. You’ll soon be tired of working hard.”

Taein forced a smile and sent Ik-yeong away.

“I promise not to overdo it, pregnant lady.”

“Okay. I’ll eat fruits well. Next time, don’t buy these kinds of things. Let’s move to a house with a view of the Han River that we’ve saved up for.”

Taein quickly pushed Ik-yeong away. When Ik-yeong, who hesitated if his feet were touching the ground, disappeared into the elevator, Taein finally sighed deeply.

Ik-yeong and Hyesung took care of Taein on their way back. The twins also came to see Taein after finishing their work.

Taein had to gather strength at the sight of those who took care of her. She ate meals, took walks for exercise, and didn’t miss regular check-ups at the obstetrician.

The baby was growing well.

Not much time had passed since Ik-yeong went, and Mora visited the hospital room. It was a daily life without a moment to be bored. Mora brought a lot of snacks for Taein to eat. Now that she put something in her mouth, her upset stomach seemed to settle down a bit.

“Sleep at home today. I’ll be here.”

Mora patted Taein’s shoulder and said.

“It’s okay. How long has it been since your recovery, Mom?”

Taein restrained Mora like that. Mora, who had been hospitalized for a few days due to the press conference, was.

Taein was grateful and admired Mora for giving her the courage.

Awkwardly skinny like a dry tree, she bloomed like a flower. Instead of sharp and sensitive expressions, with a confident and bright smile, she comforted Taein. Even though her heart was torn apart at the thought of Nokhyun, for the sake of her daughter-in-law and grandson, she became stronger. She believed without doubt.

That Nokhyun would wake up as if nothing had happened. Her son was stronger and more resilient than her.

“Then let’s chat all night. Maybe you’ll wake up because it’s noisy.”

Mora laughed lightly. Taein also laughed along with her.

Even in this situation, her stomach growled relentlessly, she felt sleepy, and laughter bubbled up.

It was strange.

Taein tightly held Nokhyun’s large hand. The warmth of Nokhyun’s hand calmed her heart.

After talking with Mora about this and that, watching a drama with Hyesung, and peeling the oranges that Ik-yeong brought, Taein lay down next to Nokhyun, who had fallen into a deep sleep. The bed was large, so it wasn’t cramped.
Even though I tapped Nokhyun’s cheek and touched his still-red lips, he soon grabbed my hand and closed his eyes.

“Wake up quickly; I miss you.”

And I had a strange dream.

Under a hazy sky, where I couldn’t tell if it was day or night, a lake spread out, and the two of us were sitting by the lakeside, having a conversation.

One was about ten years old, a very small boy, and next to him was a high school boy in a school uniform.

They seemed like brothers.

The high school boy kept talking to the little one.

The little one listened with a smile.

Isn’t it usually the other way around? It was a peculiar sight. I wanted to get closer, but it seemed like an invisible barrier prevented me from getting any closer.

Taein reluctantly crouched down and watched the two.

Suddenly, the little one turned his head and looked at Taein. Taein immediately recognized the child from a photo she had seen at Nokhyun’s hometown.

Next to him was undoubtedly Nokhyun. In the dream, she touched an invisible wall to get closer to him. Although her small voice was vividly stuck in my ears, it seemed like they couldn’t hear my voice.

“Nokhyun, Kang Nokhyun!”

Taein called Nokhyun and called him again.

“I have to go now.”

The little one got up. Nokhyun also stood up.

“Where are you going? Let’s talk more. There’s still a lot to talk about.”

“What do we have to talk about?”

“Well, you know… I’ve met someone very special to me, and I wanted to brag to you too.”

“I see.”

“Think hard. Who that might be.”

Nokhyun frowned as if in agony and touched his head with his hand.

“If you keep staying here, you’ll forget everything. Go back quickly. I have to go too.”

The little one pushed Nokhyun’s shoulder.

“No, don’t go yet!”

Nokhyun tried to hold the child’s hand, but the child had already disappeared.

Only then could Taein approach Nokhyun.

Taein took Nokhyun’s hand.

“Who…?”

“It’s me, your precious person.”

At that moment, a light appeared between Taein and Nokhyun, swelling their bodies, and the vision flashed white.