Chapter 240

POV: Jaewon

“Mom…” I called out, causing her to look at me quickly, her chin trembling as she held back tears.

“I don’t want to see him. I don’t want to make him cry again” I broke down in despair. “He doesn’t deserve this anymore.”

“It’s okay” she nodded, wiping my face desperately, too. “He’s already gone home. The press…”

“Press?” my eyes widened, feeling a pain in my chest.

“It’s everywhere already, son.” my mother explained softly. “But it’s not because of you. Harin also filed a complaint. He reported that criminal, and that’s what’s being talked about. They say he was protected by you.”

“Is he okay? Mom… I… I can’t stop feeling ashamed of myself, but how is he?” I asked, my vision blurred. “Is he okay? Did Harin need to go to the doctor? I… I didn’t even ask how he was, but that guy, he… he touched Harin, didn’t he? I know that, but… what did he do? Did he hurt him?”

“Calm down, son. Harin is okay, but why don’t you go home? Ta