Chapter 41

POV: Jaejun

The world had ended for me.

I couldn't feel anything but fear, as if a huge dark cloud had covered everything and everyone, and I was once again alone in the vast emptiness.

I had nothing left again.

I was lying on Hyun-Suk's bed, curled up and feeling cold. Everything was silent, not even the birds were singing in the sky, and in a way, that gave me some comfort.

I didn't want to see, speak, or hear anyone lamenting. I didn't want to lament anymore, but it was hard just to think that I wouldn't have my grandmother with me as I thought I would.

Once again, I was alone.

I heard the sound of the bedroom door opening and I shrank back, pulling the duvet to cover myself a little more.

I didn't want to see anyone; I didn't want them to pity me. I was ruined, but I didn't want everyone to understand that too.

I felt something being placed on the mattress and when it sank down beside me and the cold touch of