Chapter 24
Today is Friday, and it was two days ago when Seohyun attacked me. Hyuk was worried about me after he learned what happened in the basement parking lot. I wanted to talk with Seohyun about something, but it would not be easy since the school had already officially expelled him from our school. They also stated that he needed two months of disciplinary action for his crime. I haven't spoken with Yejun since that time in the hospital. I'm still curious about what he said to Seohyun. Maybe if my schedule widens, I could visit him at the facility before finishing my mission.
The sky is gloomy. It feels like it's going to rain. In the past, I was not too fond of the rain, but it has changed now. Even in the grim weather, I still preferred to be active. I saw Mr. Choi waiting for me at the gate. I greeted him. There's a lot of messages from Yumi asking me about the workshop today. Juno confirmed that he would be going, well. All of them volunteer to help me clean the whole place. I'm thankful for them, but I'm still not used to having people by my side like this. It's the fundamental difference from the previous life when I received contempt and wished for my ruin.
I sigh, and Mr. Choi sends his gaze at me. I could feel his full attention and be alert of my needs. He became my sitter that changed my whole attitude towards me. Mr. Choi is still young, but he acts as if he was my father. Before, he only agreed to my caprices, but now I can see his care and worries. It feels warm, and I wanted to grit my teeth to get used to this kindness.
The gloomy weather is reflecting in my eyes. I wish it would be a sunny day, but I also appreciate any day now since then.
"Jia. Are you fine? How's your neck." He glances at my still red neck. I consciously touched it and felt the stingy sensation.

"It's fine. You don't have to worry." I said with a smile. Mr. Choi nodded and opened the door of the car for me.

It only takes us forty-five minutes to arrive at the destination. The workshop is still closed, but I saw a figure of a tall man wearing a gray tracksuit waiting at the stairs near the entrance door. Mr. Choi parked the car. Upon going out, I saw Juno yawning and looking lazy with his hand touching his left cheek. He smiled when he saw me getting out of the car.

"Your late owner!" Juno greeted me with a lazy eye, and he stood up.

"I never thought of you being an early bird," I said in a humorous tone. I grinned.

I stopped near the door and let Mr. Choi open it for me. When the door opens, Juno follows me, entering the workshop.

"Woah. This place is cool." Juno said as his eyes traveled the whole place.

"Sigh. It feels empty now, but I'm glad that the previous owner let me use some decorations. I thought she wouldn't let me use it, but I'm glad that she left it here to remain in the shop." I look around, and there's a lot of fine dust, and the walls are messy.


"Jia! This place is huge! There's a basement here!" Juno shouted while I was checking the old decorations.

"Ms. Jia, I will prepare the equipment with your permission." Mr. Choi asked, and I nodded to him.

I zipped my jacket and ponytail my hair. I know that it will be difficult to wear this outfit because of the work I need to do today, but I need to be careful because Yumi will surely make a fuss when she sees the bruises on me. Unfortunately, aside from my neck, I have tons of bruises on my arms, shoulder, and pulse. It's not hurting, but it doesn't look good when I look it out in the mirror earlier. I already put on some ointment, but it still didn't cover the bruises. The back is more severe because it receives more damage. I sigh after remembering the fight last night. It was so intense, but I'm glad that the people's injuries are lower counts.

"Jia!" I jerked my head when I heard someone's voice calling my name.

"Haru? What are you doing here?" I asked in surprise.

"What else? Helping my employee." Haru answered with a small smile. There's a hint of emotions in his eyes while staring at me. I gaze at him, weighing his expression.

"Hmm, okay?" I said with a confused look.

"Doing this while injured… Tsk tsk," Haru murmured, but my ears only reached half of what he said.

"Eh?" I asked him, frowning.

Haru patted my head and ended up messing my hair. He's laughing in my expression while I look at him with a piercing gaze.

"You messed with my hair! It's so hard to ponytail it! Fix it now!" I complain to Haru, looking frustrated.

"Hahaha! Alright. I'm sorry. Come closer." I was pouting while walking near him. I face my back and let Haru fix my hair.

"Your bruises are so obvious, Jia," Haru said in a small voice. I could feel his breathing in my back, but I remained quiet.

"Aren't you overworking yourself?" Haru asked me again.

"I can't help it. I need to do a lot more because I'm running out of time. I only have three months to live." I mumbled while my eyes were looking at the ground.

"You need to make it simple, Jia. No need to put extra effort and unnecessary situations like what you did last time. Even if your time is limited, putting yourself in danger is foolish in handling circumstances." Haru's voice became more profound and more serious.

I understand him, but I can't just let things happen without being sure that the people I need to repent will not get hurt. Haru must know the graveness of the situation since I am slowly changing the events that happened in the past. My instinct told me that there are consequences of alternating the destiny, but I don't care about that now. My goal is simple. Making sure Penelope, Yejun and Yumi live a happy life also apologize to them sincerely.


"You know I can't do that… I need to make sure that everyone is fine, even if I get hurt in the process. That's the only way I could repent my sins." I smiled and looked Haru in the eyes. I could read his emotions in my pitiful life. It's my first time receiving such sympathy from someone.


"What do you mean, Kim Jia?"
End of chap 24.