𝐌𝐲 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲

𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝟗

The school day had come to an end, and Y/n couldn't have been happier. It turned out to be a far better day than she had anticipated, thanks in no small part to her newfound friends. As Y/n and her friend Bahiyyih made their way to the bus station, they chatted animatedly about their day.

Upon reaching the bus station, they found their respective seats and settled in for the journey home.

Meanwhile, Y/n decided to walk home, waving goodbye to Bahiyyih as they parted ways. Her route took her through the familiar streets, and she was grateful for the sense of normalcy that had settled into her life since staying with Minhyuk and Nayeon.

However, as she continued walking, an eerie feeling washed over her. It was as if someone was following her, yet each time she glanced behind her, there was no one in sight. Trying to shake off her unease, she carried on.

But then, she heard distinct footsteps approaching from behind. Turning around, Y/n was relieved to find Minhyuk.

"Oppa~" Y/n exclaimed happily, rushing towards him and wrapping her arms around him in a bear hug.

Minhyuk returned her hug with a warm smile. "How was your first day of school, munchkin?" he asked, his eyes filled with affection.

"It was good, Oppa," Y/n replied, her smile radiant.

"You know, I made many new friends on my first day," she added proudly.

"That's good to hear, munchkin," Minhyuk said, ruffling her hair playfully.

"Yeah, Oppa," Y/n whined as she tried to fix her hair.

"Come on, Bun; we need to get home soon, or else Nayeon will be worried," Minhyuk reminded her.

"Yes, Oppa, let's go to your car," Y/n agreed, smiling as she linked her arm with his.

Unknown to them, someone had been keeping a close eye on Y/n, their presence concealed in the shadows. They watched as Y/n and Minhyuk approached the car and soon vanished from view. A phone call was made, confirming the girl's location.

About ten minutes later, Y/n and Minhyuk arrived at their house. Y/n knocked on the door and waited, eager to share the details of her day with Nayeon.

Nayeon greeted them with a bright smile as she opened the door. "My baby, how was your school today?" she asked, taking Minhyuk's bag and gesturing for Y/n to come inside.

"It was good, Unnie," Y/n replied, her happiness evident.

"Hmm~ from where is the delicious smell coming?" Minhyuk wondered aloud.

"I cooked both of your favorites. Come on, get freshened up and come downstairs," Nayeon urged, her warmth and hospitality comforting the duo.

After a warm bath and changing into comfortable clothes, Y/n descended the stairs and joined Minhyuk at the dining table. Her mouth watered at the sight of the delicious food laid out before her.

"Bun, what are you waiting for? Let's dig in," Nayeon encouraged, her smile infectious.

Y/n eagerly picked up her chopsticks and took her first bite. The flavors exploded in her mouth, and she couldn't help but savor every bite.

"Slow down, baby, or you'll end up choking," Minhyuk cautioned, his concern evident.

"The food isn't going to run away," Nayeon added with a chuckle.

However, their laughter was interrupted when Y/n indeed began to choke on her food.

"Aish!! Munchkin, you shouldn't have eaten so fast," Minhyuk scolded gently, handing Y/n a glass of water.

Y/n took a few sips to soothe her throat, a sheepish look on her face. "Oppa, the food was so yummy that I couldn't stop myself."

Hearing her words, both Minhyuk and Nayeon let out a warm smile and a chuckle.

With dinner concluded, Y/n lay on her bed, cuddling a plushie that Nayeon had given her. Exhausted from her first day of school, she fell into a peaceful slumber.

Unbeknownst to her, Nayeon and Minhyuk quietly entered her room. Their eyes filled with adoration as they gazed upon Y/n, sleeping peacefully like a content child.

Nayeon and Minhyuk had faced their own hardships in life, particularly their struggle with infertility. Despite their efforts and dreams of having a child together, fate had not been kind. A miscarriage had left Nayeon unable to conceive, making their dream of a biological child unattainable.

Determined to provide a loving home for a child in need, they had chosen to adopt Y/n. She had brought light into their lives, reminding them of their unborn child and filling their home with warmth and love.

Nayeon and Minhyuk covered Y/n with a blanket and kissed her forehead. "Good night, my munchkin," Minhyuk whispered.

"Sleep well, my baby. Your Unnie will protect you," Nayeon added in a soft tone before closing the door gently.

The couple cherished the opportunity to provide a loving home for Y/n, and each day, she became more and more like their own daughter, filling their hearts with boundless joy.
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