Everything Was Forced ➳ hwang hyunjin × oc

017 | The First Crack

Chapter 17: The First Crack
written in kang hyeseul's pov

"Bye, Hyeseul! You did so well today." Felix said with a genuine grin, bidding goodbye as we stood outside the lobby.

"Thanks, Felix. We all did great. I'll see you guys tomorrow." I replied, glancing at Saejin who quietly gave a small nod.

After a long, exhausting day, we finally called it a night, rewarding ourselves with a well-deserved break.

Felix and Saejin went their separate ways, and just as I was about to head off, I noticed a familiar figure in front of the building, sitting on one of the benches near the parking area.

She was partially hidden in the evening shadows, but even in the dim light, I recognized her; the delicate posture, the hands clasped in her lap, the unmistakable aura of elegance...

It was Hwang Miyoung, staring up at our building with an expression that was almost... wistful.

I glanced at my watch, wondering what brought her to HYUN.E at a late hour.

With curiosity brimming in, I decided to approach her, my steps soft against the pavement.

"Mrs. Hwang?" I called gently, not wanting to startle her.

Upon hearing my voice, she slowly turned, lifting her gaze to meet mine.

"Hyeseul?" She spoke softly, a faint yet warm smile spreading across her lips upon recognizing me.

"Do you work here now?" She suddenly asked, making me nod in response as I sat beside her.

"That's great." She finally smiled; warm and genuine, this time.

"Is my son treating you well? I hope he's not a terror boss."

Her words made me pause, my brow furrowing as I tried to process what she just said.

"Your... son?" I asked slowly, the uncertainty thick in my voice.

She couldn't mean Hyunjin, could she? That doesn't make any sense. But neither does her son Seungmin who doesn't even work here.

Wait... No way! No fucking way!

My breath hitched as the pieces began falling into place, one by one, clicking together in a way that made my stomach twisting in knots.

Hwang Miyoung...

Hwang Hyunsik...

Hwang Hyunjin...

Oh my god! Oh my fucking god!

I felt the blood drain from my face as realization hit me like a truck.

It was so obvious now, but how had I missed it before?

My pulse was pounding in my ears, my mind racing to untangle the implications.

But wait... How about Seungmin? If he's also their son, then why is he a Kim? Isn't he supposed to be Hwang as well?

I couldn't stop the questions from piling up, each one louder than the last.

It was like my brain was on overdrive, replaying every interaction I had with them, trying to find some thread of logic to hold onto.

As if she could hear the chaotic storm of my thoughts, Mrs. Hwang's voice broke through, calm and steady.

"Hyunjin's our biological son." She said, answering the questions I hadn't even voiced.

"Seungmin's mother is Kim Yeonhwa, an ex lover of Hyunsik. She passed away due to a heart attack, and ever since then, my husband kept Seungmin by his side."