Chapter 40

POV: Hyun-Suk

I couldn't sleep for more than three hours.

I got up before sunrise and couldn't shake off the unease as I watched Jaejun tossing and turning in bed, possibly having a bad dream or simply burdened by everything.

Or maybe it was his body, exhausted from the constant stress.

I decided to go downstairs to the living room and lay down on the couch. I opened the curtains, allowing me to gaze at the sky and the moon. I sighed, wishing I could do more, give Jaejun more happiness, but nothing seemed to lift his spirits while his grandmother was going through such a tough time. I felt even worse knowing that the cause of it all was still out there, possibly sleeping in a warm bed with her healthy heart beating in her chest.

This thought kept me awake and restless.

When daylight broke, Jihoo appeared in the kitchen and was surprised to find me already up. She cared for me deeply, and we shared a sibling-like bond. I couldn't h