Under the Same Umbrella ☔ : A Tale of Love

Chapter 26 : "Unveiled Truths : Continued"

As Noeul's sister opened the door to find him standing there, her initial joy at seeing him was quickly overshadowed by concern as she noticed the tears streaming down his face.

Without hesitation, she enveloped him in a warm embrace, holding him tightly as he sobbed into her shoulder.

Sister: "Noeul, what happened? Why are you crying?"

Noeul clung to his sister, his body shaking with the force of his emotions.

It took him a moment to compose himself enough to speak, his voice choked with tears.

Noeul: "Noona, I... I wanna tell...you something..."

His words were interrupted by another wave of tears, but his sister gently led him inside, guiding him to a chair and handing him a glass of water.

She sat beside him, offering silent support as he struggled to regain his composure.

Sister: "Noeul, Take your time. I'm here for you."

Gradually, as his sobs subsided and his breathing steadied, Noeul found the strength to explain....

His sister listened intently, her heart breaking for him..

As Noeul poured out his heart to his sister, recounting the years of torment he endured at the hands of Pim and his gang, her shock and anguish grew with each word.

Tears welled up in her eyes as she listened to the pain he had suffered in silence.

Sister: "Noeul, why didn't you tell me about this? Why did you suffer alone?"

Noeul's voice trembled as he spoke, his guilt weighing heavily on him.

Noeul: "I didn't want to burden you, Noona."

His sister pulled him into a tight embrace, her tears mingling with his own.

Sister: "Noeul-ah, you're not a burden. You're my brother, my family. We've always been there for each other, through thick and thin."

Noeul buried his face in her shoulder, overcome with emotion.

Noeul: "I'm sorry, na. I didn't mean to keep things from you.."

His sister gently wiped away his tears, her heart aching for the pain he had endured alone.

Tears continued to flow as Noeul's sister held him close,

Sister: "Noeul, please don't think like that. How could you believe you're a burden? You're my brother, and Noeul, I've always loved you with all my heart and soul. Taking care of you isn't a burden; it's a privilege. You're not just my responsibility; you're my family, my everything. When our parents passed away, you were there for me, and now that I have no one, you're my rock. I want to see you happy because your happiness means everything to me. Please, understand, If our parents were still here, you would have shared everything with them, wouldn't you? Then why not me? Don't you see me as your family?"

Noeul hugged his sister tightly, seeking solace in her comforting embrace.

Noeul: "I'm sorry, Noona. I didn't mean to hurt you. I didn't think that way. It's just... you've always worked so hard since a young age, earning money to support us. I didn't want to add to your worries."

His sister gently brushed his tears away, her voice filled with love and understanding.

Sister: "Family means sharing everything, Noeul. It means leaning on each other in good times and bad. If you're not thinking about me during your struggles, then how can I truly be your family?"

Noeul's heart ached at his sister's words, realizing the depth of her love and sacrifice for him.

Noeul: "I understand, Na. I'm sorry for not sharing with you before. From now on, I promise to lean on you and share everything, just like we used to with Mom and Dad."