Chapter 16
It was not even 11 o'clock when I came to the bookstore.
Visited for over an hour.
Dohyun was surprised by the time that disappeared in an instant, and followed Seo Hyena to put the book on the cashier.
Taylors Kathy Andy watched contentedly as her child picked up the book with her little hands and printed a book with a barcode
"Um? Andy tilted his head and confirmed the rest of the books chosen by the child.
"Is this a book for children to read?"
"Yes."
Xu Huina's answer Andy said cautiously
"But it’s a bit difficult for children to read……"
Even among science fiction novels floating in the universe, there are some classics that even adults rarely read.
Listening to Andy's words, Seo Hye-na looked at the book selected by Do-hyun
"Is it true that this book is not suitable for children?"
Of course, Do Hyun just wants to own it, so he will buy it for her even if he chooses the book, but Seo Hye Na is a little curious
"Do you need to read all these books?"
"Yes! It will be interesting."
Andy's eyes met a book with a thick cover.
"It feels like it will be fun…?"
His eyes were bright and intelligent, and he had no intention of lying.
Seo Hyena thought of the story she often heard from Kelly
"Do Hyun is a genius."Among Doxian's peers, I have never seen a child with better understanding than Doxian."
At that time, Xu Huina thought it was just a lip service for the child's mother.
"But is that true?"
Xu Huina, who was troubled for a while, realized that it was not an important thing.
Regardless of whether he is a genius or not, Daoxian is his son.
The smiling Xu Huina handed Andy the card
"Here, please check out."
Ah, yes, yes!
Andy took the card and counted seven books in total. Daoxian excitedly took the paper bag with the books.
Seeing that, Xu Huina stretched out her hand
"It's too heavy. Mom, help you take it. Give it to me."
"It doesn't matter……"
After a brief dispute, it was Seo Hyena who won.
Xu Huina walked out of the bookstore with a happy expression and a paper bag in both hands.
Later.
Do Hyun is eating seafood risotto with his parents
"I heard that this seafood risotto is one of the shopping mall’s specialties. How does it taste?"
"tasty."
Shrimp, squid and clams are added without hesitation, and the tomato-based pasta is slightly spicier and more delicious.
Lee Chang Hyuk and Seo Hye Na looked at Do Hyun who was full with satisfaction
"Is this the feeling of being full without eating?"
The two of them were feeling their parents' feelings firsthand.
Unknowingly, the plates were emptied and Seo Huina confirmed the time.
"Wife, your flight is at six o’clock today, right?"
Well, yes.
Lee Chang Hyuk, who was talking to Seo Huina, turned his head to the warm gaze he felt from somewhere.
Do Hyun, who was drinking soda with an expressionless face, stared at Lee Chang Hyuk
"Well, are you curious?"
"Want to go back to Korea?"
Li Changhyuk and Seo Huina looked at each other with round eyes.
"So you didn’t tell me!"
Li Janghyuk, who realized his mistake, explained to Dohyun
"Both wanted to stay in the United States, but it wasn't easy because of the company's situation. Only my mother stayed in the United States, and my father decided to return to Korea."
"Doesn’t it matter if my mother is in the United States?"
Dohyun was worried that his parents would get into trouble because of him and became uneasy.
Seo Hyena, who was aware of Dohyun's thoughts, even said in a firm tone
"Mom stayed because Mom wanted to stay."
As if not accepting the rebuttal, Do-hyun nodded slowly with Seo Hye-na's sincere face. It was 5 o'clock in the afternoon.
Standing at the airport, Do-hyun suppressed his uneasy mood.
After lunch in the shopping mall, it was almost 3 o'clock.
"Am I eating too slowly?"
Do-hyun, who has poor digestive organs, is used to chewing slowly and carefully. So it takes a long time to eat than others.
Lee Jang-hyuk and Seo Hye-na said nothing, and slowly waited for Do-hyun, who had eaten food for a long time.
Because Lunch was late, so shopping was a bit difficult. The three of them went straight home, packed up their newly bought things, and set off for the airport.
Now, Li Changhyuk was going through the exit formalities.
Daoxian stood blankly and saw the return ticket with the ticket. Dad.
There is an awkward atmosphere between the two father and son.
"Um...that is to say, um."
Li Changhyuk couldn't find the words to say and stammered.
The same was true for Daoxian.
He said goodbye gently, as if it wasn't a very close relationship.
But he didn't say anything, as if it wasn't like that. He was restless like a criminal. Li Changhe, who was stuttering, immediately made up his mind and spoke.
"Can I often go to Korea to keep in touch?"
The mind of Daoxian who was thinking about saying hello suddenly stopped.
Li Changhyuk and Seo Huina waited nervously for Daoxian's answer. Daoxian, who temporarily showed a complicated and subtle expression, nodded silently.
Li Changhyuk relaxed his tense and clenched fists, feeling relieved. He took a breath.
Li Changhyuk saw the watch on his wrist.
It's really time to go now.
He picked up the bag on the chair and Xu Huina said
"Be careful on the road and contact me when you arrive."
"Got it, you should always be careful and call if anything happens"
"worry about what. I know, I know. If anything happens, I will call you. Don't worry about me. Just leave before it's too late."
Li Janghyuk may have been unsteady on his feet, but he took turns looking at Seo Huina and Dohyun with a look of fascination.
"Dohyun... also wants to be healthy."
Hearing the unnatural words, Dohyun shook his mouth and closed it again.
Just like that, a plane bound for South Korea left the United States.
Dohyun lay softly On the bed.
Except when I went out to play with my brother, it was the first time I had so much activity.
I couldn't even move a finger.
"It's been a long time since I've been so busy."
Dohyun fell into a strange sentimentality.
Since the day my brother closed his eyes, every day has been too long.
Every minute and every second has been too long and boring, and it even feels difficult to follow it. An agreement with his brother.
Daoxian's eyes met the violin bag leaning against the table.
His excitement calmed down instantly.
Everything Daoxian could enjoy today was caused by his brother's soul.
Daoxian closed his eyes quietly. Eyes closed.
Tired.
Ding~ding~
The alarm clock rang briskly.
Xu Huina yawned and checked her phone.
7 a.m..
She took a long stretch and then went to the toilet to wash her face with cold water.
Bang bang!
Two slaps in the face. Seo Hye-na carefully applied lotion and walked out of the bedroom.
Stepping on the stairs leading to this floor, she heard the heartbeat of a happy heart.
"You should be sleeping now, right?"
Yesterday morning.
Seo Hye-na felt unnecessary arrogance after failing to wake Do-hyun up from her early sleep.
This was a strange arrogance, and she wanted to wake up her sleeping son herself.
Standing in front of Do-hyun's room, Seo Hye-na loomed softly. Knock lightly.
A few seconds to go
"Please come in."
A seemingly normal voice came from the room.
"It failed today too!"
Xu Huina swallowed the bitter pill of failure and opened the door.
As expected.
I don't know if she got up a long time ago. Daoxian looked at this side with a pair of dumbfounded eyes that could not see the sleepiness.
Sitting on the table, Daoxian sat in front of yesterday. books bought
"are you reading?"
"Yes, did you sleep well?"
Do Hyun's morning greetings made Seo Hye Na excited for a moment.
"Answering the greeting I gave you yesterday is all I have!"
Can it be said that it is gradually getting better?
Xu Huina had a little hope.
"Well, mommy slept well. Where is Do Hyun?"
"I also slept well."
Very daily conversations are too precious to Seo Hye-na.
Seeing her mother smiling happily, Do-hyun was a little embarrassed and avoided looking
"What do you want for breakfast?"
Dohyun, who didn't have anything in particular to eat, shook his head.
Seo Hye-na thought of the ingredients in the refrigerator. In order to quickly complete her shopping yesterday, she didn't buy too many ingredients, so the dishes she could make were limited.
She thought about what she could make with the ingredients at home. Cooking, Xu Huina said
"How about scones?"
"It doesn't matter."
Hearing Dohyun's answer, Xu Huina made up her mind to make the best hot cake in the world and went downstairs.
Dohyun, who was left alone, turned her eyes to the book again.
Although she got up an hour ago, I still couldn’t turn the book from the first page.
"I really have to go to school starting today."
Anticipation and fear, excitement and melancholy disturbed Dohyun's heart.
The new environment. Moreover, when he thought of meeting new people, even though his heart beat fast, he saw sitting in the corner of the room. The violin bag makes my fingertips feel cold
"Brother sacrificed his soul for me……"I."
My chest was as tight as if I was trapped in the sea.
Amidst the weakness and melancholy that gnawed at my body, Doxian exhaled tiredly.
How long had it been?
Hearing my mother's voice asking me to come down to eat, Doxian stood up from his seat. Get up.
Do-hyun's face, who went down to the first floor and sat at the dining table, looked the same as usual.
Do-hyun cleared the scones calmly.
Julia Harmony stared at the door of the teaching room expectantly.
Today is a new student It was the day of transfer.
Julia looked through the transfer student's files again.
The special matters recorded the fact that she had lived in the hospital for a long time and had never been to school. It was the third year of elementary school work.
Julia, who was burning with enthusiasm, made up her mind.
"Make school life enjoyable!"
Julia was full of a sense of mission.
She visited the door of the academic room several times every five minutes.
Chi Chi - the door opened with a brisk sound.
Huo Di!
Julia stood up from her seat in a hurry.
The first person to come in was an Oriental woman..Although the mother of children with thick curly brown hair looks young and beautiful, the most impressive thing is the gorgeous fashion.
A long dress that wraps around the body but is not exaggerated and a long coat that looks noble draped over the shoulders The woman on the bed walked into the teaching room with the crisp sound of heels.
Then a little boy came in.
Julia found the little head and her heart beat fast.
The first thing that caught her eye was the contrast with the black hair. of white skin.
Julia’s mouth was slightly open, and her skin was as white and beautiful as snow.
"Didn’t he say he was an Oriental?"
It seems that some snowman has been brought.
Julia looked at the child and exhaled! Drink it.
"crazy!"So cute!"
From the photo, it looks a little painful, so it's not clear, but in reality, it looks like it's more of an elf than a human being.
Maybe it was because of his life in the hospital that he showed a mature expression that didn't look like a child, but it made the child feel more special.
"Are you the teacher of Daoxian class? Nice to meet you, I'm Dohyun's mother."
Xu Huina handed me her hand with a business smile.
"ah! correct!"
Looking towards the child, she even forgot to say hello.
Julia clasped the hand that was hurriedly handed over.
After waving once, Xu Huina raised her lips smoothly and smiled.
Julia's expression was stunned.
"It turns out it’s hereditary."
Julia was astonishingly inspired.