Chapter 122: Acceptance (1)

"You're impossible," Anna frowned.

She was still mad at YuWon for tricking her, but she couldn't stay angry for too long. After all, YuWon was safe, and that's all she cared about. But she wasn't the only one.

As soon as the girls saw YuWon, they rushed towards him. YuWon was barely standing, covered with injuries and dung. But none of that seemed to matter to the girls. They wrapped their arms around him, pulling him into a hug.

Yeji couldn't say a word and was busy shedding tears. Gina clung to his neck, her face buried in his chest.

"Don't you ever dare to do something like that again!" Gina said before crying.

"idiot..." Lysandra said, trying to sound tough, but ended up crying as well.

"I'm sorry girls, ow—" YuWon groaned in pain.

But the girls only hugged him tighter. YuWon, despite the pain, couldn't help but smile weakly. Meanwhile, Anna stood further away, watching YuWon's reunion with a sad smile on her face.

She had done what she wanted to. She had saved YuWon. The person she couldn't protect in her timeline was alive and surrounded by the people who loved him, and that was enough for her.

Time to leave... I guess.

There was no need for her here anymore. Anna had drastically changed the future. With YuWon alive and the mole dead, her knowledge of future events was more or less obsolete now.

Now, she wasn't sure if she had a place in this one. Her presence could trigger the butterfly effect and make things more complicated. So it was wise for her to leave and get back to her timeline.

"Live a long and adventurous life... my love," Anna whispered, before turning to leave.

But just as she was about to step away, she felt someone grab her hand.

Anna turned to see YuWon holding her arm. His face was still covered with grime, but there was a smile on his lips. It was a smile Anna hadn't seen in ages... not sinceherYuWon died.

Despite being dried up, the fruit still retained some of the original rejuvenating properties to help him heal fast. Besides, it was the only food they had, so it wasn't like he had a choice.

At his side, Yeji worked carefully, tending to his injuries with her healing abilities. Unlike others, she furrowed her brows as she concentrated on healing him.

"Try not to move too much," she sighed in frustration, holding his arm still. "You need your arm to wipe your butt. I won't do it forever."

"Aww... and here I thought you liked it. Ouch--!"

"Stay still," Yeji replied, glaring at him.

"Yeji... be careful, please," Gina mumbled from the side.

Since she had nothing else to do, Gina sat on the edge of the bed, running her fingers through YuWon's hair.

"He's not a baby, Gina," Anna rolled her eyes. "A little pain wouldn't kill him."

"You're heartless, noona!" YuWon said teasingly.

"What—I told you not to call me that!" Anna's face flushed, despite her words.

Witnessing her face turn red, everyone laughed.

Technically, YuWon wasn't wrong. He was younger than Anna by a decade. So it was only right for him to address her as such. No matter how much it pissed her off.

Anna had enough of the brats and sat in the corner, staring at the ring on her ring finger. It was identical to the ones worn by Gina, Lysandra, and YuWon.

Yeji wanted one as well, but YuWon was quick to shut that down. After all, the ring was meant for him and hiswives,which didn't include Yeji... for now.

YuWon sighed, enjoying the calm atmosphere of the room. Unfortunately, it didn't last long. There was a knock on the door and they all turned to see... Min-Ji standing there, nervously glancing around the room.