Enigma HR-67 || Eng~

02. A Heartfelt Goodbye

The sun was setting, casting a warm, golden hue over the small apartment. Leeseo, now sixteen, sat on the edge of her father's bed, holding his hand. Her father's once-vibrant face was now pale and frail, his strength having waned over the past few months. The room was filled with a heavy silence, broken only by the soft beeping of medical equipment and the distant hum of traffic outside.

Her father's condition had deteriorated rapidly, and despite the best efforts of doctors, there was little hope for recovery. Leeseo had been by his side every day, trying to hold onto the hope that a miracle might happen. But as the days passed, it became clear that time was running out.

"I'm sorry, Daddy," Leeseo whispered, tears streaming down her cheeks.

"I wish there was something I could do."

Her father's eyes, though weak, held a glimmer of warmth as he looked at her. "Leeseo, my dear," he said softly, his voice barely audible.

"You've done more for me than you could ever know. You've brought so much joy into my life, and I'm proud of the person you've become."

Leeseo squeezed his hand tightly, her heart aching with a mixture of grief and love.

"I don't know what I'll do without you."

"You'll be fine," her father reassured her.

"You have Leehan. He's more than just a robot. He's a part of our family, and he'll always be there for you."

Leeseo glanced over at Leehan, who stood silently in the corner of the room. The robot had been a constant presence in her life, and she couldn't imagine facing the future without him. Her father had always spoken of Leehan as something special, but it was only now that she realized how much of his heart and soul had gone into creating him.

With a final, weary sigh, her father turned his gaze back to Leeseo.

"Before I go, there's something I need to tell you. I've left a note for you. It's important, but it might be difficult to understand."

Leeseo nodded, her eyes filled with determination. "I'll find it, Daddy. I promise."

Her father's hand gave hers one last, gentle squeeze before his eyes closed for the final time. The room was engulfed in a profound silence, and Leeseo was left alone with her memories and the weight of her father's words.

As the night wore on, Leeseo sat by her father's side, her mind racing with thoughts and emotions. She knew that she had to honor her father's memory by understanding the message he had left behind. With a heavy heart, she rose from the bed and began searching the room for the note.

After a thorough search, she finally found it hidden in a small compartment beneath her father's desk. The note was written in her father's familiar handwriting, and it read:

*"This robot is the revolution of human technology. Discover his true potential, and you will uncover the secrets I've left for you."*

Leeseo stared at the note, her mind grappling with the cryptic message. She had always known that Leehan was special, but the notion that he was a revolutionary piece of technology was both thrilling and bewildering. She needed to understand what her father meant, and she was determined to uncover the truth.

With renewed resolve, Leeseo turned to Leehan, who stood motionless in the corner of the room. She felt a surge of determination—she would repair him, explore his capabilities, and uncover the secrets her father had hidden. For now, though, she had to come to terms with her loss and find the strength to face the future.

As dawn broke over the city, Leeseo prepared for the journey ahead. The road to understanding her father's legacy would be challenging, but she was ready to embrace it. She knew that Leehan held the key to unlocking the mysteries of her father's work, and she was prepared to dedicate herself to uncovering the truth.

To be continued...