Chapter 249
“Welcome!”
Family was a strange thing for Jae-Hyeok. Having lost it once, just their presence felt like a daily miracle; it brought him a sense of gratitude and comfort that was hard to put into words.
“I’m back.”
Jae-Hyeok smiled as his sister came out to meet him at the front gate. But thinking of family, Jae-Hyeok thought of Kang Dae-Seong. He thought of Kang Dae-Seong’s torn jacket and shrinking back as he left the mansion following their last meeting.
At the very least, I should’ve seen him off at the airport... I’ll be sure to welcome him next time we meet.
Jae-Hyeok’s mood cooled, but his thoughts were interrupted as Butler Hwang handed him a fresh set of clothes.
“I’m glad that you are safe, Young Master.”
The Blue House had provided Jae-Hyeok with fine clothing upon seeing the ragged state of his own, but for an occasion such as this, Butler Hwang felt the Kang family’s ceremonial robe suited the boy best.
“Thank you.”
Jae-Hyeok regained his smile after seeing that Butler Hwang was safe.
Be it the Baus family, China, Japan, or the Korean military—in his absence, Jae-Hyeok couldn’t be sure what they might do to his family. Had it not been for Kang Hyeon-Ah’s watching over their father, Jae-Hyeok would’ve spent his days inside the Twilight Kingdom filled with dread.
“Thank you, Sister.”