Chapter 231
Yong-Yong kept a journal called the Nest Management Log, where he recorded the daily happenings at home. Whenever Do-Jun came home from work, he would present the log to him without being asked. The best time for this was as soon as Do-Jun sat on the sofa after dinner. Yong-Yong would carefully bring the log, looking around to ensure no one else saw it.
“Here’s today’s entry, Master.” Bowing deeply, Yong-Yong handed over the log.
Do-Jun opened the notebook and scanned the day’s events. One entry caught his attention: Byeol didn’t brush her teeth after lunch.
The journal entries were often just tattletales. Scratching his head, Do-Jun read through the lengthy page describing the day’s events. Karsiel was aware of the log, but Byeol seemed oblivious.
Byeol burst into the living room, clutching her Pororong doll that was nearly as big as she was. She saw Do-Jun, climbed onto his lap, and snuggled into his arms.
“Byeol,” Do-Jun said.
“Yeah?”
“Did you brush your teeth after lunch?”
Byeol flinched, her eyes darting nervously. She avoided her father’s gaze with great effort as she said, “I-I always bwush my teeth!”
Lifting Byeol high, Do-Jun looked her straight in the eyes.
Caught, Byeol lowered her head and mumbled, “I’m sowwy...”
“So, you didn’t.”