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I first confirmed Jung Hye-Soo's intentions one last time. It was because I was about to harshly corner her younger sister.
"Mrs. Jung, may I act on your behalf to handle this matter?"
At that moment, Jung Hye-Soo nodded firmly on the video call screen.
-Yes, Mr. Jung. Please, I'm begging you.
"Understood. I'll get back to you shortly."
I was planning to confront the aunt and uncle, citing Han So-Won's malnutrition, so I intended to end the call first. I couldn't imagine how devastated Jung Hye-Soo would be upon hearing her daughter was malnourished.
Nevertheless, Jung Hye-Soo shook her head.
-No, don't hang up. Please, say what you need to say.
"It might be uncomfortable to hear. Are you sure?"
-No matter what you say, I'll be fine.
"Alright."
I handed the phone with the ongoing video call to Lee Ho-Jae.
"Ho-Jae, take this."
"Yes, hyung-nim."
Taking the phone, Lee Ho-Jae pointed the camera at Han So-Won's aunt and uncle. From that moment on, I began to tear into Han So-Won's aunt Jung Soon-Ok and uncle Yeo Jin-Sung mercilessly.
"Repay three times the total amount So-Won's mother sent over the past year. If you refuse, we'll file both civil and criminal charges immediately. What will you do?"
Jung Soon-Ok and Yeo Jin-Sung's eyes widened.
"Three... three times? Are you insane?"
"You damn lunatic!! What did we do wrong? We just received rightful child support!"
Instead of apologizing, the two began shamelessly acting like victims.
"A-and we took care of So-Won like our own daughter! Go ahead and sue us! We'll sue you for false accusation!"
"Y-yeah. The academy thing was our fault, sure, but not the rest!"
I scoffed as if it were absurd. "You treated So-Won like your own daughter, you say?...
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