Chapter 11. Pure Heart (2)

It's an immediate reaction. Jiwan flashes his most beautiful smile, now with a few teeth but almost toothless, and starts bouncing while my arms hold him. It's delightful. I love seeing him like this, smiling just like JaeMin does.

Our little playful moment lasts for a few minutes, not too long, as JaeMin appears at the door, calling me.

I get up, promising Jiwan that we'll continue playing later, and head back inside.

JaeMin has the baby bag and just gives me a sidelong glance. I smile and brush off the sand that stuck to my body and Jiwan's.

With JaeMin as the driver, I buckle Jiwan into his car seat and sit beside JaeMin. There isn't much traffic on the way, so we reach my parents' house in a matter of minutes, and that's where the day's madness begins.

"My grandson!" is the first thing my mom exclaims upon opening the door. She immediately lifts her arms, and even before JaeMin hands Jiwan to her, th