Chapter 118

His words choke me, pushing a lump up into my throat that aches, and my eyes mist over with sheer physical pain in a good way. Having him bluntly say something I longed for so many times back then. His love is radiating right at me, unconcealed.

“I feel the same. You have no idea how much I always loved you. How much I regret wasting years and being someone so cut off. “ I slide my arms around his waist and step in to lay my cheek against his chest, needing his cuddles and security. Jyeon accommodates me, hugging me back and wrapping me up tight like he always does before propping his chin on top of my head, and we both sigh with a slight exhale. Signaling how this always feels like sinking into a safe home of coziness.

“Going to the grave, spending this time here … It’s made me hope for many things in our future. A real home together… Kids… A life where we can be happy and not let anything interfere with us ever again. Mother knows not to overstep boundaries anymore, an