“Do-jun is by my side.”

“That rascal just plays around when we meet. Tsk, tsk.”

Chairman Park remained unchanged.

Except for initiating conversations on his own.

Anxiously, Do-jun whispered to the caregiver.

“What did the doctor say?”

“The medicine he’s taking now only slows down the progress of dementia. It seems he’s not doing as well as before…”

“I understand.”

“Ask the doctor when he comes for rounds later.”

Nodding, Do-jun gently stroked Chairman Park’s head. Despite appearing indifferent, Chairman Park seemed comforted by the affectionate touch.

“You two smell like the sea.”

“Really?”

“I haven’t been to the sea for a long time.”

“We’ll make time on the weekend and go together, Father.”

Do-jun sat down in front of Chairman Park.
Even though he had aged, Father, with clear eyes, looked even older than before.

“Did you talk to Mother?”

“Yeah, I see her often these days.”

“Mother is here?”

“Haha, your mother still looks like a maiden.”

Do-jun’s mood became somber. Even though it was dementia, seeing a deceased person didn’t bode well for his father’s condition.

Chairman Park had never harmed or done anything wrong to others throughout his life. Because he had lived more virtuously than anyone else, his father suffering from dementia felt even more pitiable.

Sensing his feelings, Hae-joo comfortingly patted his broad shoulders. When Do-jun and her eyes met, she gave a playful wink.

As if performing magic, Hae-joo playfully took out a tie from her eco-bag.

“Father, today Do-jun and I had a wedding by the sea.”

“Is that so? No wonder there’s a smell of salt.”

“We want to take a picture with you.”

Hae-joo personally tied the tie around Chairman Park’s neck.

She dressed him up, putting a sweater over the patient’s gown and making him look presentable.

Then, Do-jun took out a muslin cloth and covered Hae-joo’s head, while he wore a bowtie.

“It’s our first family photo.”

“Haha, let’s take one with our Lee Joon too.”

Chairman Park had thoughtfully brought a framed picture of Lee Joon taken when he was healthy.

Sitting on the sofa, they lifted the frame. The caregiver took charge as the photographer.

With Do-jun’s phone, she captured them posing affectionately for the camera.

“Do-jun, can you step out for a moment?”

The weather was exceptionally bright today.

The three of them went outside, strolling through the hospital park, enjoying a pleasant time together.

⭐⭐⭐

Arrested Chairman Yu admitted to the charge of murder and was transferred to the prosecution after police investigation. It was a double whammy as he was now confined in prison, and divorce proceedings with Hwang Kyung-ok progressed.

This incident brought to light the unjust deeds committed by GN. There were movements in the parliament to enact new laws related to this toxicity, extending to various aspects of culture, including movies.

GN found itself in a precarious position.

Amidst media reports that several executives would be further arrested following the prosecutor’s search and seizure, Yu Ra’s trial proceeded smoothly. Admitting all the criminal facts, she made her final statement in front of the judge.

“Hae-joo was born beautifully and wonderfully. I treated such a child cruelly and tormented her.”

In tears, Yu Ra continuously sobbed during her heartfelt remorse.

“If I could go back to the past, I would like to say this to my younger self.”

The courtroom fell silent.

Struggling to speak, Yu Ra managed to utter her words.

“Get rid of the foolish deeds and pull yourself together.”

Tears welled up in Yu Ra’s eyes.

Even though she regretted it now, it was too late. Yet, she wanted to apologize for her mistakes.

“I tried to use Hae-joo to the end. I will reflect on my foolish and ugly actions and pay the price.”
Finally, Yu Ra burst into tears.

She couldn’t lift her head because she was ashamed of herself.

“I have no shame, but… I apologize to Hae-joo now. I was wrong.”

During her imprisonment, Yu Ra received news of Kyung-ae’s death. She sat there in dismay, crying until she had a headache.

Hae-joo didn’t come to the trial. Only Do-jun, accompanied by Attorney Park, attended Yu Ra’s trial.

The judge sentenced Yu Ra to a term that would be enough to pay for her sins.

After leaving the courtroom, Do-jun conveyed this news to Hae-joo.

So it turned out like that.

“There’s something I haven’t told you yet.”

What is it?

Do-jun informed Hae-joo that Kyung-ae had passed away in a Philippine prison.

A long sigh escaped from Hae-joo, who had been silently listening.

She remained silent for a while.

Nevertheless, Do-jun quietly waited.

Do-jun, you know.

“Yeah.”

I think I’m a bad person.

“Why?”

I don’t feel sad that Mom is gone. Just… my mind is blank.

“Because you didn’t share affection with her.”

I guess I’m not as good as others.

Emptiness permeated Hae-joo’s voice.

In such situations, it was better to listen to whatever words she said rather than forcing comfort.

Why did Mom hate me so much, her own daughter?

“Hmm.”

When I was young, there was a time when I received winter clothes from a teacher who felt sorry for me because I didn’t have proper ones.

“Really?”

I never received proper birthday celebrations, and on Dad’s death anniversary…

When her father was mentioned, Hae-joo choked up.

She had resented her heartless father, who left the world, leaving behind a young daughter.

On Dad’s death anniversary, I said I missed him. I don’t know how many times I got hit.

“Hae-joo.”

I was sadder because Mom didn’t love me than because I was sick.

“I’ll give you that love now.”

I don’t know why I was born… I prayed so hard for Mom to receive punishment.

Kyung-ae met a miserable death, not even in her home country but in a foreign land.

The seemingly eternal pain was quietly flowing away like this.

“You were mine from the beginning. So let’s cry a little more and let it all out.”

I miss Dad.

“Yeah. Let’s go see your father-in-law this weekend.”

If Dad saw Do-jun, he would have been happy.

“I’ll ask him to appear when Lee Joon shows up in your dreams.”

Only then did Hae-joo cry, and then she smiled. After taking a deep breath, she composed her voice.

Still, it puts my mind at ease that my sister has reflected.

“Don’t let your guard down.”

Fortunately, many fans began to support Hae-joo.

There was an overwhelming flood of offers, making it overwhelming for the agency to handle.

Recently, Hae-joo finally stabilized by barely digesting only commercials.

And then, the moment to confirm the baby’s gender finally arrived.

Beside her, Do-jun’s eyes lit up as he watched attentively.