Heal Me (Married To Brother-in-law)

16.

Dessert time after dinner was going well than the actual dinner. Munhee's foul mood picked up by the sweet taste of her favorite strawberry ice cream.

"Oh, I forgot!" Mrs. Byun  perked up at the sudden reminder of something in the midst of their conversation about Baekhyun's first birthday party and how he had jumped over his birthday cake. Mrs. Byun rummaged through the bags she had brought with her.

"I have bought some gifts for my grandchildren." She smiled as she handed out the nicely wrapped boxes, that could be some toys.

"Mom, you will spoil them. You've already showered them with chocolates and clothes earlier!"  Baekhyun nagged as it was the second round of giving gifts to the kids. Mrs. Byun smiled sheepishly in reply.

"Let her, son. We don't see them on a regular basis anyways." His father defended with an affectionate smile.

"I have something for you too. Don't sulk." Mrs. Byun teased Baekhyun. She handed him out a whole bag.

Baekhyun rolled his eyes but eventually took the bag. Munhee tried to peek over to have a look at what he got, but she couldn't - as her name was called by her mother-in-law.

"Munhee, dear, this is a small gift for you. I hope you'll like it."  She spoke softly and handed Munhee what seemed like a jewelry box.

"Thank you, Mom. Can I have a look of it?" Munhee asked politely.

"Yes, of course."

Munhee opened the velvet box, there was a diamond pendant with matching earrings and bracelet. And it looked hella expensive.  Beautiful without any doubt.

Munhee slightly gasped as she'd never gotten such expensive gifts ever. "M-Mom, you didn't have to. It must be so costly!"

Mrs. Byun being seated beside Munhee, held her hands with a grateful smile covering her features,  "No, dear. It's nothing, really! You're my son's wife now. Who else would I spoil if not you?"

"But still.."

"Get used to it, my child. Spoiling our loved ones is in our blood." Mr. Byun offered making Munhee shut whatever she was going to say and accept the pricey gift wholeheartedly.

"Where is Mummy's gift?" Miseo asked out of the blue, turning the whole atmosphere stiff.

Munhee could clearly see everyone raking their brains to come up with something while at the same time trying to conceal the hurt they felt.

"Miseo, baby..." Munhee walked up to Miseo who was on her grandpa's lap, waiting with wide eyes for her question to be answered. She didn't know how to explain the little one. She took the baby in her arms, patting her tiny head to fall on her shoulders. This was all she could do. Give them as much love as she could. She didn't feel like lying about their mother. But they wouldn't even understand even if she tried to explain everything.

Munhee trailed her eyes towards Baekhyun, who had Sarang on his laps, thankfully, the little one was already asleep. And Baekhyun, Munhee couldn't even look at his face. Everyone present there could clearly see the dark clouds surrounding over him.

"Baby, let's get you to your bed. It's sleepy time." Munhee tried to distract the child.

"Why didn't grandma bring gift for Mummy? She brought gifts for everyone!" Miseo mumbled making Munhee feel a crack in her heart.

"Miseo, sweetheart, grandma did bring gift for Mummy. She will hand it to Mummy directly. Mummy is on a vacation, remember?" Munhee hated to lie to these innocent souls, but she failed to find any better way.