Chapter 14

Lucy and Ryeon spent minutes in that uncomfortable silence until Ryeon sighed, glancing at the girl and seeing her eyes meet his at the same instant. Then, in that moment, the movie paused. The only light in the room was the one streaming in directly from the window. Dim and gentle, it made them feel as if they were the only ones existing on the earthly plain at that moment. And indeed, it was the right moment.

"I know what you want to know," Lucy spoke in a weak voice, still captivated by Ryeon.

"I already understand who you are," he replied. "But why didn't you tell me earlier? That's what I still don't understand."

"I couldn't, Ryeon. I still can't, but..." she sighed. "I needed to."

"You're a transgender woman, aren't you? I understood that much."

"In fact, I'm a transgender woman," she smiled awkwardly.

"So, there's a differ