Chapter 54

"Jaejun." Sunhee calls in a gentle tone as she stops beside my Jaejun. He shrinks, hiding his face between his knees.

She looks at me with concern, but I don't know what to do or how to help him, so she looks back at him with sweetness and softness. "Jaejun, it's okay. Can you look at me?"

Sunhee lets her fear of hurting him or making things worse show in the way she speaks and breathes, but her eyes remain calm. Unlike me, she seems to know how to handle what's happening.

Her hands gently rest on Jaejun's, caressing them delicately.

"Breathe with me."

She takes a deep breath, slowly exhaling. She repeats the process several times, and even though he doesn't meet her gaze, I notice the moment the first deep sigh happens, and his eyes lift slightly.

Sunhee persists, not giving up on him. Her hands interlace with his a bit more, providing silent support.

After minutes, Jaejun slowly raises