𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐆𝐄𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄 | 𝐉𝐉𝐊

CHAPTER:05

"In the silence of forgotten memories, a hidden truth waits to shatter the illusion- the truth she must uncover, before it's too late."

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A U T H O R' S P O V

As Dr. Hannah drove through the bustling streets of Seoul, she hummed along to her favorite tune playing on the car stereo, momentarily lost in the rhythm of the day.

The sun cast a warm glow over the city, and for a moment, everything seemed just a bit brighter. But her focus was quickly interrupted by the familiar ringtone of her phone. Glancing at the screen, her expression softened into a warm smile as she answered the call.

"So, the elusive director finally has time for her sister-in-law?" Hannah teased, her voice light with affection.

On the other end, a familiar voice responded with a playful sigh, "Ah, Hannah, it's not like that. I always miss you."

"Oh, I know exactly how much you miss me, eonnie. You're calling me after two weeks!" Hannah quipped, her tone mock-serious. "Where have you been hiding, huh?"

"Umm, your brother keeps me busy with work, girl. I can't do anything about it," the woman replied, a smile evident in her voice.

"Busy, huh?" Hannah smirked, a knowing edge to her tone.

"Hey! It's not what you think, you pervert!" the woman shot back, her voice tinged with embarrassment.

"Okay, okay, I'm just joking," Hannah chuckled, her eyes twinkling with mischief. "But I must say, you're probably a blushing mess right now, eonnie. I can imagine it-after all, my brother does have quite an effect on you, doesn't he?"

"Shut up, Hannah! You're getting too shameless these days. I'm going to complain to your brother!" The woman's voice was a mix of laughter and mild exasperation.

"And I'll complain to my mother that my brother isn't letting his wife rest or think about anything else!" Hannah laughed, her teasing relentless.

"Hannah, nooo!" The woman's voice was laced with playful embarrassment, and Hannah could almost picture her sister-in-law's flustered face.

But as the laughter subsided, Hannah's tone shifted to one of genuine concern. "But seriously, eonnie, when are you going to start that campaign in my hospital? I've been asking you for months. You know the patients would feel so motivated-find a reason to live. Please, at least think about it."

There was a brief silence on the other end before her sister-in-law responded, the lightheartedness replaced by a thoughtful seriousness. "I know, Hannah. I've been meaning to. It's just... there's so much to do, and I want to make sure it's perfect when we do it. But you're right, I'll prioritize it."

Hannah nodded, though her sister-in-law couldn't see it. "Thank you, eonnie. I know you're busy, but this means a lot-to me and to the patients."

As the call ended, Hannah's smile returned, but this time it was softer, filled with a quiet determination. The bickering had been fun, but her mind was already drifting back to the task at hand-getting to the Seoul Central Hospital and finding the answers she needed for YN.