Chapter 51. Choices (4)

I walked slowly and uncertainly towards the back entrance and saw JunKoo sitting on the couch through the kitchen. Jiwan was in his high chair in front of him. His body was slouched, and he seemed lost in thought.

I approached slowly and saw him lift his face as soon as he noticed me there. He stood up immediately and looked at me anxiously, sighing.

"Let's talk, please, JaeMin," he pleaded almost desperately.

"Let's," I said and walked over there. "Sit down, and please, explain everything as clearly as possible."

He nodded and sat with his hands clasped between his legs. I sat next to him and looked at him.

"You can start."

"Hyung, I... I didn't, didn't...," His nervousness made his words stumble.

"JunKoo, listen," I called him, trying to sound calm and clear. "Why did you lie to me?"

"I didn't want you to get more stressed or upset, I