Chapter 168

POV: Jaewon

When the car parked, a heavy stone settled on my chest. Reality struck, and once more, I sought solace in Harin’s hands, which gripped mine tightly.

We walked together through the venue and greeted the staff member who would guide us to the room reserved for the short funeral that would be held for my best friend.

The priest arrived a few minutes later. There weren’t many people there. Just us, three of his coworkers, and the building’s doorman where he lived.

Namsoo was definitely more alone than I imagined.

We sat in silence, his body positioned in the middle of the small chapel. The priest began, speaking beautiful words and blessing his soul, asking it to find the light.

I didn’t quite understand some parts, but I was convinced that death wasn’t the end. He spoke of a path of light, of peace, and of chances for redemption. I couldn’t believe that Namsoo, the person full of mistakes and successes that I knew, was gone with de