GMC 165

“You’ve been through a lot.”

Moon Gyeon-woo looked at the grimy Yeon-rok with pity and carefully wiped his face with a wet towel. It was nothing special, yet the way Yeon-rok felt shy about it was adorable.

“I’m sorry. Both of us were worried sick. But you didn’t suffer that much. The CEO took good care of you.”

As Moon Gyeon-woo scrubbed Yeon-rok’s hands and face until they squeaked, he keenly noticed a change. He asked, wondering if it was possible.

“……Did you happen to get your memories back?”

“Wow, how did you know?”

Yeon-rok asked back in surprise, his eyes widening. Moon Gyeon-woo simply smiled. It wasn’t anything complex. He had simply noticed that the way Yeon-rok addressed Yeom Cheon-ho had returned to ‘CEO.’

He felt relieved that Yeon-rok’s memory loss had erased the coldness and mistakes he had committed in the past. On the other hand, he felt it was a pity that the good memories had vanished as well. However, looking at it now, it was definitely much better that Yeon-rok had regained his memories. At that moment, Choi Hwan chimed in with something ignorant.

“I guess it’s true that memory loss comes back if you give them a shock.”

Does this guy actually graduated from Korea University? There were quite a few times when Moon Gyeon-woo doubted Choi Hwan’s academic background. He glanced at Yeom Cheon-ho, who was talking to the accompanying security team and the secretary, then turned his gaze toward the inner cabin of the yacht.

There, two people, including Yoo Young-taek, were tied up tightly, thoroughly gagged, and shoved into a corner. A quick glance earlier suggested they had been starving for several days and were showing signs of dehydration.

Moon Gyeon-woo held a medical specialist license and had taken the Hippocratic Oath. Nevertheless, he felt no desire whatsoever to care for those three. Thinking that Yeon-rok could have died if things had gone wrong made him want to put them in an even worse state.

As he checked Yeon-rok’s expression, he saw that Yeon-rok didn’t even spare a glance in the direction of his father. It was obvious that he had completely severed ties in his heart, which made Moon Gyeon-woo feel unconsciously pleased. Then, as he turned his head, his eyes met Yeom Cheon-ho’s, and his expression soured. It seemed that he and that man were thinking the same thing…….

“An emergency arrest warrant has been issued in the meantime.”

Yeom Cheon-ho spoke nonchalantly now that they were within phone range and could use their mobile devices. He was browsing internet articles. Moon Gyeon-woo frowned.

“On what charges?”

An emergency arrest warrant isn’t usually issued for something as simple as bribery. Yeom Cheon-ho replied in a voice that suggested it was no big deal.

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“What?!”

Choi Hwan, who had been sticking close to Yeon-rok, jumped in surprise and stealthily created some distance. Yeon-rok snapped his head up and asserted in a firm voice.

“It’s a frame-up!”

“Of course it is. I have never committed a murder in my life.”

The trust in Yeon-rok’s gaze as he looked at Yeom Cheon-ho was so immense that Moon Gyeon-woo felt a bit uncomfortable.

He was certain of one thing. Yeom Cheon-ho might not have committed murder personally, but how many illegal acts had he carried out in the meantime? The way Manager Kim handled the search for the missing Yeom Cheon-ho and Yeon-rok, utilizing all sorts of means, was far too proficient. It certainly wasn’t his first or second time.

“Well, for now, let’s assume it’s not true. Anyway, doesn’t that mean he’ll be arrested as soon as we get off the boat?”

Choi Hwan looked as if he would slip away with Yeon-rok immediately if that were the case. Yeom Cheon-ho answered calmly.

“Normally, that would be the case.”

“Then will you be going to a cell?”

A secret sense of anticipation was laced in Choi Hwan’s voice as he asked, pretending to be innocent. In the past, Moon Gyeon-woo might have thought similarly, but since Yeon-rok’s healthy life was at stake, he was now in a position where he had to worry about the well-being of those two humans. Moon Gyeon-woo asked in a chilly voice.

“Surely you aren’t planning to just let yourself be caught?”

“Of course not. I had no intention of being obediently captured without any preparation. Therefore, I shall have to hide for a few days.”

Yeon-rok, who had been listening to the conversation with a serious face, asked curiously.

“Where are we going?”

The first suggested location was Yeon-rok’s house. The idea of the house where Yeon-rok used to live was very tempting, but Yeom Cheon-ho gave a valid reason why it would be difficult to use.

“Since they can help me escape, people close to me will be under surveillance. Naturally, my name partners would be included in that group.”

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“There is a place that no one will monitor for a while. For now, let’s travel by boat as much as possible.”

And so, they moved by sea. After docking at a secluded pier, they took a vehicle hastily prepared by the security team and arrived at a shabby orphanage. An old sign reading ‘Hwamyeong Orphanage’ was visible.

“Could this be…….”

“That’s right. It’s the place where the three of us used to stay.”

Yeon-rok and Choi Hwan seemed to have no memory of it at all, as they were too young. Moon Gyeon-woo had vague memories of staying here. He felt strange as he looked at the somehow familiar scenery. He felt it was a pity that he had no memories of a young Yeon-rok. He must have been truly cute.

“At the time, the Heavenly Truth Ming Cult reduced the subsidies and sent the children to facilities across the country before closing this one. I bought it under a borrowed name. It hasn’t been operated for nearly 20 years, and since there are few people nearby, it should be fine for staying for a while.”

It was exactly as Yeom Cheon-ho said. Tucked away in a mountain valley, there wasn’t a single residence to be found nearby. It felt subtly unpleasant. It was because he felt he knew why the orphanage had been located in such a remote place.

The interior condition was better than expected. Even the electricity and water hadn’t been cut off. It seemed to have been used comfortably as a hideout. Perhaps because Yeom Cheon-ho used it for private purposes occasionally, a few rooms were quite neatly organized.

Moon Gyeon-woo spent the entire first day cleaning. It would have been natural to grumble about the discomfort, but it was slightly surprising that [unauthorized copy]our site">visit our siteChoi Hwan stayed without any complaints. It seemed even that brat was maturing. Once the cleaning was roughly finished, Moon Gyeon-woo tended to Yeon-rok first.

“Yeon-rok-ah, are you hungry?”

“I am a little, but I wonder if there’s anything to eat here?”

Yeon-rok, whose face had become fresh and clear after scrubbing up as soon as they arrived, asked worriedly. It broke Moon Gyeon-woo’s heart to think of how uncomfortably he must have lived on that deserted island.

“You probably couldn’t even eat properly on that island.”

“No, there were emergency rations there, and I caught plenty of fish, so I ate my fill.”

“A patient needs to eat well, but look at how much weight our Yeon-rok has lost.”

“I—I really ate and drank well.”

“How hungry you must be. I’ll go buy some food quickly.”

“……Gyeon-woo Hyung, are you actually listening to me?”

Among the four, the one whose face was the least known was undoubtedly Moon Gyeon-woo. Not to mention Yeom Cheon-ho or Choi Hwan, even Yeon-rok had been reported with photos when the scandal broke.

So, Moon Gyeon-woo headed to the nearest city, taking two security guards to act as porters. He bought a massive amount of food, determined to feed Yeon-rok abundantly tonight, no matter what. When he returned with the car trunk full, Choi Hwan was the first to show interest, peeking in.

“What did you buy?”

Ignoring him, Moon Gyeon-woo set the packaged food on the table, while Choi Hwan, without offering any help, happily rummaged through the bags.

“Score! I’m going to crush some ramen.”

“Take your hand off right now. That’s for Yeon-rok.”

Though he scowled, Choi Hwan reached for something else. It was a bag full of snacks. Moon Gyeon-woo scolded him coldly.

“That’s for Yeon-rok too.”

“Aw, damn it…….”

Since it was Yeon-rok’s and not anyone else’s, Choi Hwan reluctantly let go. However, after that, every time he touched something, Moon Gyeon-woo told him it was for Yeon-rok, making him flare up.

“Then what the hell is mine?”

“It’s right there.”

As he spoke, Moon Gyeon-woo pointed with his chin toward some instant rice and lettuce. His attitude suggested that was all there was for him. Yeon-rok, who had been helping Moon Gyeon-woo set the dinner table, spoke embarrassedly.

“I can’t eat all of this by myself anyway. Don’t be too hard on him.”

“I wasn’t trying to be hard on him. I’m just helping him manage his diet. Haven’t you put on some weight lately, Choi Hwan? Your face looks a bit rounder than before.”