Resonance

Revelations Unveiled

Amidst the comfortable ambiance of a restaurant, Youn-Jung and Seung-Ryeong sat across from each other, sharing a meal. As they enjoyed their time together, the gentle vibration of Seung-Ryeong's phone drew his attention. A smile crept onto his face, a reaction that didn't escape Youn-Jung's observant gaze.

Curious, Youn-Jung inquired, "What's making you smile like that?"

Seung-Ryeong's smile only grew as he answered, "It's a message from a patient. They're thanking me for today's session."

Youn-Jung's eyes narrowed playfully as she teased, "I've never seen you smile like that when you gets messages from patients."

Seung-Ryeong chuckled, seemingly trying to downplay his reaction. "You're talking nonsense," he retorted with a light-hearted tone.

Youn-Jung's laughter filled the air as she shook her head. "No, Dad, I think it's time for you to find your own happiness. You've taken care of me all these years, and now it's time for you to live the way you want."

Seung-Ryeong's expression softened, his gaze meeting his daughter's thoughtful eyes. "You really think so?"

With a warm smile, Youn-Jung nodded. "Mom would want you to be happy, to find someone who brings you joy and helps you leave behind the painful memories."

Seung-Ryeong's thoughts seemed to drift momentarily, his eyes reflecting a mixture of emotions. "Your mom... she was my happiness," he murmured, a hint of wistfulness in his voice.

Youn-Jung reached out and placed her hand on Seung-Ryeong's, her touch gentle and reassuring. "And she always will be. But that doesn't mean you can't find happiness in other ways too."

Seung-Ryeong met his daughter's gaze, gratitude and affection evident in his eyes. Her words had struck a chord within him, reminding him of the love he held not only for his late wife but also for the life he had ahead of him.

A shared laughter filled the space between them, a mixture of ease and understanding. In that moment, Seung-Ryeong realized how much Youn-Jung had grown, offering him wisdom that he hadn't expected. And as they continued to enjoy their meal, the atmosphere was lighthearted, a testament to the special bond they shared.

Jung-Ha's once vibrant demeanor had given way to a persistent gloominess that was hard to miss. His usual participation in class discussions had dwindled, and even his smiles seemed scarce when in the presence of his professor, In-Sung. Concerned, In-Sung decided to approach him one day after class.

"Jung-Ha, is there something bothering you?" In-Sung asked gently, his voice laced with genuine concern.

Jung-Ha looked at In-Sung, seemingly about to say something, but then he hesitated and shook his head. "It's nothing, Professor. Just got a lot on my mind. I need to focus on reviewing for the finals."

In-Sung nodded understandingly. "Alright, just remember, if you ever need someone to talk to, I'm here."

As the day's classes came to an end, In-Sung found himself seated beside Hyu-Joo in her car. He couldn't shake off the feeling of unease regarding Jung-Ha's changed behavior. "Hyu-Joo, there's something off about Jung-Ha lately," In-Sung finally voiced his concern.

Hyu-Joo glanced at him, her expression thoughtful. "Really? I've been seeing him the same way as usual."

In-Sung's brow furrowed slightly. "I've noticed that he's not as energetic as he used to be in my class. Maybe you should talk to him about it."