Chapter 124
Her parents had come home late in the night, and before they'd even really closed their eyes, they were getting ready to head out again at the crack of dawn.
Over Sea-ah's hair, buried under the covers, her parents' large, warm hands came down in turn, and soft murmurs followed.
"Love you today too, sweetheart. Mommy and Daddy will do our best today too."
Clunk. The sound of the front door being closed carefully receded, and Sea-ah slipped once more, deep and sweet, into dreamland.
She couldn't say how much time had passed.
Brrring—! Tap!
Even at the loud alarm, Sea-ah rubbed her eyes and got up without a whine.
Small seven-year-old hands folded the blanket — easily her own size — neatly and tucked it into one corner.
Then she padded over to the master-bedroom bed, where five-year-old Se-min and four-year-old Se-eun were still sleeping.