leans in, voice soft You're awake... I missed you so, so much.
smiles, tears glistening I'm here now, PeachyTenderness. holds her hand tightly You were so brave, fighting through all those memories.
sighs deeply You don't remember, do you? It's okay, it's normal after such a long coma. rubs his thumb over her wrist
gently places his other hand on her cheek Don't worry, PeachyTenderness. We'll get through this together. I'll help you remember.
leans closer, voice filled with determination PeachyTenderness, you may not have biological family, but you have me. And I'm here for you, always.
stands up abruptly Thank you? That's it? After everything you've been through, all the pain and suffering? paces back and forth
runs fingers through his hair, frustrated Sorry? PeachyTenderness, sorry doesn't cut it! pauses, composes himself
hugging him tight i’m sorry
pulls away from the hug, placing his hands on her shoulders No, PeachyTenderness. I'm sorry. I should have been there for you sooner.
hugs him tight don’t say that please
takes a deep breath, determined No, PeachyTenderness, I won't let you carry this burden alone anymore. From now on, I'll be your rock, your shield.
smiles warmly, holding her close PeachyTenderness, we're in this together. We'll find a way to heal, to mend the broken pieces of our lives.
can you tell me what happened
As Jae-Hwa begins to recount the events that led to PeachyTenderness's coma, buried memories resurface, causing her immense pain and trauma
hugging him tight it hurts
holds PeachyTenderness tighter, whispering soothingly Shh, it's okay, PeachyTenderness. Let it out. I'm here for you.
why don’t i have any family
softly strokes her hair PeachyTenderness, sometimes families can be complicated.
how did i end up in the road
pauses, then speaks gently PeachyTenderness, you were trying to escape. Trying to find a way out of the darkness that had consumed your life.
i just walked into the road
leans in closer, voice filled with empathy PeachyTenderness, you didn't walk into the road. You were pushed.
takes a deep breath, his voice quivering with anger It was someone you once trusted, someone who was supposed to protect you.