Mary's sobbing voice could be heard as she frantically tried to explain something to the people around her. Nearby, Charlotte Lee, the assistant manager, was watching Mary with a keen eye, making sure she wasn't saying anything nonsensical.
Finally, a peaceful smile began to appear on Winter's face.
The absurd events of the past were, at last, being set right one by one.
***
That evening, Winter found it strangely difficult to fall asleep.
The long years of misunderstanding had finally come to an end. As she had firmly resolved when she left Seolbeop three years ago, almost as if she had been driven out, she had now returned proudly and finally set everything right.
At last, she no longer owed anyone, nor did anyone owe her. All that remained was to move forward, and keep moving forward.
Winter hugged Seonjin, who had returned to their Seoul home after a long time, and said, "Mom."
"Yes?"
"I'll take good care of you. You need to stay healthy for a long time."
