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It's almost the end of spring season and the Seo residences couldn't get even more better with its front yard filled with flowers, fruits and greenery. As visitors enter the old-fashioned gate, a vivid image of a majestic Korean garden will be seen. Rin's grandmother is quite the diligent type to deserve such harvest and paradise in her humble accommodation located in a small compound of Ansan.

"Eomma, we're back!" Mrs. Seo exclaimed at the front door as she entered the living room together with her younger daughter, Rin. Immediately, the household met a wonderful surprise of a relative's return from a foreign land just like the old usual family gatherings.

the grandmother appeared from her room. "My daughter, welcome home!" She shrieked looking at her middle-aged daughter alongside the younger one.

"Oh my, Rin grew up so well." she spoke with wonder approaching her granddaughter. Rin cooed in her grandma's adorable gestures as the old woman kissed her forehead upon missing their presence. "I missed you all, Oehalmoni."

It didn't took long for the rest of the household to come out of their respective rooms. Rin's girl cousins and sisters jumped out of joy and immediately caught the British lass with a tight hug.

Squeals and giggles of young girls surrounded their grandmother's home just like the childhood days when they were complete. If there's something interesting about their household , it's the fact that most of the members are female; except for Rin's younger brother and older male cousin who are probably the only boys of the vintage family.

They all settled down sitting on the large sofa as the newcomers dropped multiple bags at the corner. "We brought you guys a little something from England." Mrs. Seo handed a large paper bag filled with gifts, tokens, imported chips and sweets, and her youngest son's reaction satisfied her return.

"And this... is for my cousin, Mieun-ah." Rin handed another small box.

"No way! This is the limited edition of a famous British perfume brand. Thank you so much, Unnie."

"You're always welcome."

"Come inside. Let's have some mini feast for your return." And they all agreed, putting their luggage inside and proceeded in the traditional dining room right after.

Rin's family is very well-disciplined and peaceful. They aren't the type to have a problematic home like most of the teenagers' dilemma one of these days. The meal was nice, and the fact that Rin came come starving makes her inner cravings awaken. After all, there's nothing better in visiting Korea than tasting her grandmother's homemade Korean dishes.

"Your cute dimples never gets old. I wish I had one." Rin's older female cousin whined cupping her face.

"Of course. Rin unnie is always pretty." Mieun added, causing Rin to chuckle and smile.

"You're probably flattering me now because of the perfume I gave you." She laughed kidding.

The reunion went off smoothly and exchanges of conversations were heard in the kitchen. Rin glanced at the touching view of her family getting along together. But she couldn't help spacing out whenever thinking about one thing that kept her away from this place. Suddenly, she was all down thinking about it, keeping herself silently isolated.

Few days later, the young lady was constantly laying down on her bed. The ambiance in her room is quite chill. But she can't help but to feel anxious each time she does nothing and blankly stare on her pastel pink ceiling.

She was supposed to have another vlog update on her YouTube channel. But she decided it's vacation time and she doesn't feel good putting up a content in Korea where she left so much bitter memories.