Unlike his normal self, his voice was filled with a lot of empathy this time. He was sympathetic to her plight. Moreover, his words weren’t empty platitudes. It was a heartfelt remark that arose from his own experience.

“Thank you. Hearing those words makes me feel a bit better.”

Even if one tried to understand the other’s pain, it was almost impossible to understand it unless one had gone through the same experience. It was ridiculous, but Sungyoon’s sympathy gave her strength more so than any words that could be said by others. Maybe it was because Sungyoon had gone through something similar to her.

However, she couldn’t continue to hold up work for this.

“Let’s stop dwelling on my misfortunes. Let us go back to our main order of business.”

“Will you be ok?”

“I’m fine. All she can do is come here and squawk with her annoying voice. I just have to reapply for the restraining order. Although, I don’t think a restraining order will make that woman back off.”

Ahjung had broken the restraining order several times when Jimin was young. She had dogged determination when it came to money.

“That’ll be annoying.”

“Still, it isn’t as if I can kill her.”

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