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“I see you're back home, son.”
“...!” Kang Jin-Ho froze stiff like a stone statue. 'Mother wasn't asleep?'
But he made sure to sense his mother's presence and confirmed that she was asleep before entering the house, though?! The TV was on, but Kang Jin-Ho was certain that Bake Hyeon-Jeong was deeply asleep on the living room couch.
What could be his mistake, then? Maybe it was that damn door lock?! Why did the Kang residence's door lock lack the function of muting the alarm?!
Besides all that...! How could his mother wake up so quickly even though Kang Jin-Ho had been extra cautious!
“...Kuh-hum. Yes, Mother. I'm back.”
“You're a bit late today.”
“Yes. I had something to take care of.”
“Hmm...?” Baek Hyeon-Jeong narrowed her eyes, her voice containing a subtle hint of discomfort.
Kang Jin-Ho instinctively began analyzing his appearance.
'I've already removed the stench of blood from me.'
He also changed out of his shredded clothes and destroyed his shoes. Which meant he should look presentable. As for his trusty Crimson Destiny and Azuremourne, Kang Jin-Ho stashed them well out of sight in the garage, so...
Everything seemed perfect, but that failed to put Kang Jin-Ho's mind at ease.
“Hmm. It's been a while since the last time you stayed out late like this, son. Were you with your friends?”
“...Yes, Mother.”
“I see. Get some rest, then.”
Kang Jin-Ho celebrated in his mind. He survived!
Although Baek Hyeon-Jeong's eyes silently said, 'I don't like how you come home late at night like this, but you're not a child anymore. Nagging...
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