Whispers of Autumn Wind (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 92

“I couldn’t bear to watch my own home fall into ruin, yet I lived constantly suspicious that others might steal what was mine. In doing so, I ended up showing only my worst self to Ga Eul and Gyeo Wool. Strangely enough, these children often seemed more mature than I was.”

Did you only realize that now? Hearing Chairman Oh’s words, Ga Eul lifted her chin sharply—only to let it drop again right after, upon hearing her grandmother’s immediate reply.

“Thank you for kindly overlooking my children’s shortcomings. Do you think I’m blind? I know well how much trouble they must have caused you. Since their intentions weren’t malicious, I hope you’ll kindly forgive them.”

Surely this couldn’t be Grandmother’s true feelings? Ga Eul’s lips jutted forward in disbelief.

“At first, I thought Ga Eul had only stirred discord upon entering our household. But as time passed, it became increasingly clear that wasn’t the case at all. Thanks to Ga Eul, longstanding issues within my family finally came to light—something made possible only because Madam, you raised these children so well.”

“What did I do? They simply grew up well on their own.”

“You’re absolutely right, Madam. How on earth did you manage to raise them so upright and principled? I deeply regret not opening my heart to them sooner. As an adult, I’m truly ashamed.”

Ga Eul doubted her own ears. Had she truly heard that correctly? Had Madam Jang Yu Jeong really changed this much in such a short time?

“Ga Eul, Gyeo Wool—I’ve wronged you both greatly. Because of my resentment toward your father for taking my daughter away, I couldn’t see you in a positive light. But watching Gyeo Wool sincerely reach out to me made me reflect deeply. My own mindset proved inferior even to yours, children though you are.”

“No, Grandmother. Had we not acted so presumptuously—insisting on making deals right from our first meeting—we would’ve grown closer much sooner.”

Gyeo Wool answered exemplarily. Hearing that, Ga Eul winced inwardly—it was she, after all, who had behaved so arrogantly, pushing for negotiations outright.

“Heh heh, Gyeo Wool, you’ve practically become an adult already. Still—no, Gyeo Wool. Many things might never have occurred had I opened my heart to you both sooner. Yet I blamed Ga Eul for bringing only discord into my household. I’m sorry, Ga Eul.”

Listening to Chairman Oh’s apology, Ga Eul was astonished. The man who rarely budged an inch had changed so drastically. She guessed the shock of discovering the eavesdropping device must have been profound indeed.

“I also made many mistakes. After all, I behaved extremely arrogantly toward Grandfather.”

Ga Eul considered whether this positive atmosphere might be the right moment to broach her father’s matter once again.

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