“Y-yes,” Sung-Hoon murmured. That confused Michael because he saw no one talking with Sung-Hoon. However, he soon realized that Lim Hye-Sook must have communicated with Sung-Hoon mentally.

As if reminiscing, Lim Hye-Sook murmured, “I see… His appearance and energy have changed so much that I couldn’t recognize him at first. But I remember seeing him in that hospital… back when Kim Se-Jin’s wife was hospitalized.”

With a smile, she continued, “This must be fate. Or perhaps Oh Tae-Gu is playing a game. But that doesn’t matter since I owe him. I suppose I can’t just ignore this young man when he needs me. We’ll get started. Now, you over there.”

Lim Hye-Sook turned toward Michael and asked, “What is your relationship with this young man?”

Michael contemplated, wondering what he should say. Honestly, what was his relationship with Gi-Gyu? When Michael remained quiet, Lim Hye-Sook replied, “Don’t bother. I guess it doesn’t matter. I just...