Chapter 247
Getting out of bed was no easy feat, but it was especially difficult in the winter.
Although Byeol wasn’t very sensitive to the cold, stepping out from the warm blankets always made her feel the chill in the air. Reluctantly, she burrowed back under the covers and dozed off again. Finally, her stomach growled, and after fidgeting for a while, she rolled out of bed, landing on the floor with a soft thump.
She opened the door and went to the living room.
Do-Jun was sitting at the dining table reading the newspaper. He looked up and smiled when he noticed Byeol. Seeing her daddy, Byeol’s mood brightened, and she toddled over to climb onto his lap. Whenever she leaned against his chest, she noticed that his heartbeat was slower than that of other people.
When Byeol’s hand brushed against his neck, she blinked. There was no warmth there—only stark coldness. With a serious expression, she climbed down from her father’s lap.
Do-Jun tilted his head in confusion but quickly went back to preparing for work.
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At the Fissure Management Division at Seoul City Hall, employees started arriving at the office around 8:40 AM.
Do-Jun, who had arrived early, was reviewing the ranks and stats of the contracted Hunters when a middle-aged man walked past him and took his seat.
Do-Jun greeted Cheol-Soo with a slight bow. “Good morning, Chief.”
“Ah, morning. Brr, it’s freezing today. Look at all that snow.”
Cheol-Soo shivered and quickly turned on the heater by his desk. He was wearing a padded jacket over his suit, along with a scarf and gloves for extra warmth. The morning temperature had fallen below -10°C, and it showed.