D―9.2

“I’m sorry for all I’ve done. I feel like I’ve been too negligent about my family. I’ll be a better son from now on.”1

Although it had been a while since Chang-Sun’s entire family gathered for breakfast, Chang-Sun still chose to drop a bombshell on it. With widened eyes, So Yu-Ha, his mother, froze up halfway through scooping up some soup. His father Lee Jo-Myung, who was waiting for his soup, also looked surprised.1

On the other hand, his sister Lee Ha-Seon looked terrified. Trembling, she asked, “Hey… Did you get a terminal illness while you were abroad? Ouch! Mom! Stop hitting me! It hurts! Seriously!”1

“You’re unbelievable! Why tell your brother nonsense when you could’ve just said some nice things instead?” Yu-Ha interrupted her daughter’s silliness, then poured more soup into Chang-Sun’s empty bowl. Smiling, she said, “You missed homemade meals, didn’t you? Would you like some more?”0

“No, it’s okay. Anyway, I’ve been meaning to say that. It has always been on my mind and I know I should have said it sooner, but I kept on delaying it. I’m really sorry.” Chang-Sun’s eyes were on the table.0

Lee Woo-Seon, the eldest son, handed Yu-Ha some tissues.0

“He must have gone through a lot…” Yu-Ha turned her head away and quietly wiped off her tears as she mumbled to herself.0

Chang-Sun not getting along with the rest of the family clearly stressed her out. He couldn’t help...0