Chapter 100

“I wouldn’t let her do anything that made her miserable again. She’s not the girl she was, and Jyeon wants to make her happy.” Greta intervenes, showing support and giving mother reassurance. Mother seems to accept what we’re saying, gazing from Greta to me and blinking back damp misty eyes. She gently pats me on the arm before releasing me, watching me with narrowed eyes until she’s sure I am not bluffing. I smile at her as I slide into my seat.

“You’re my daughter, no matter what. I had a long time to realize I wasn’t the best mother for you after … you know. It’s not like that anymore, and your happiness matters more to me than OLO and Jyeon’s position. I want you to know that. Having you back again has made my life wonderful once more, and it’s more than enough. It’s all I need. I am sorry for what I ever put you through or made you feel.” She smooths my hair down before retreating around the table with grace to a seat opposite me over the banquet to be able to look at us