Yoon-Hee patted Yong-Yong on the head with a smile.0

“I’m off! Take good care of the house while I’m gone.” She waved goodbye and closed the door.0

Yong-Yong had gone to bed early the previous night and was already wide awake this morning.0

He jumped up and turned the doorknob. A clicking sound was heard, but the door didn’t open, proof that the lock was functioning properly. He remembered seeing on TV that locking the door carefully was important when no adults were home.2

Karsiel and Byeol were fast asleep, hugging each other tightly. Byeol always wore panda pajamas to bed, and with the hood pulled over her head, she looked just like a baby panda.1

With Do-Jun at work, Yong-Yong had truly become the master of the nest.0

And what does a nest’s master do?0

After pondering deeply, Yong-Yong got an idea. He opened a drawer and pulled something out.0

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The low hum of the fan motor and compressor echoed as the refrigerator door opened. The refrigerator light cast a soft glow inside, illuminating the containers of side dishes and today’s lunch—grilled...0