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Lily-Papa?

Lily called. Kai stopped praying and turned around to his girl

Kai-You have woke up Lily? Come here

Lily toddled to her dad and sat with him at the long bench

Lily-What are you doing?
Kai-I'm praying
Lily-What is praying?
Kai-We pray when we want for something. It's more like a begging, because of our desperate heart
Lily-Are you asking with a desperate heart right now?

Kai nodded his head

Lily-What do you ask for?
Kai-I beg an absolution for someone
Lily-Why would you be so desperate for someone else? It is not even for you
Kai-Because she is someone I truly love

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Hayoung-Are you sure Lily is all fine to be with your brother?
Sehun-He is Lily's father. I trust him

Sehun assured

"Chorong! Bomi! Everyone!"

Namjoo screamed from upstairs. Everybody rushed inside upon hearing to her

Eunji-Namjoo, why?
Namjoo-Naeun is conscious
All-Really?!

The girls ran up the stairs to Naeun's room. They all thought Namjoo was lying. But their assumptions vanished as soon as they saw Naeun sitting up right on her bed

Chorong-Naeun!

Chorong ran to hug Naeun

Naeun-I'm okay now, don't worry
Bomi-You had been lying here for three weeks, of course we are worried

Hayoung-What do you have to say about Naeun's condition now?

Hayoung asked the Enchantress

Enchantress-I can say that she is fully recovered. The curse has been broken
Hayoung-Just like that?

She nodded as an answer

Hayoung-But how?
Enchantress-Someone has been praying for her desperately. And it has been answered
Hayoung-Who?

Hayoung was curious in all aspects. She could not stop asking this and that

Eunji-All that matters now, Naeun is back and healthy again. Isn't that enough?
Namjoo-Eunji is right Hayoung. Stop being too furious

Hayoung sighed. But somehow Namjoo and Eunji were right

Naeun-Where is Lily? I can't see her

The girls looked at one another. They all hoped someone would answer, but nobody did. How could they tell Naeun that Lily is currently sent to Ingrith. She might faint from shock

Bomi-Uhm, Lily...

"Mama!"

A familiar voice shouted as Lily ran into Naeun's room, straight into her arms

Naeun-Lily! Where did you go?
Lily-I just got here

She hugged her mom tightly

Hayoung turned around when someone poked her shoulder. It was Sehun

Hayoung-When did she got here?

Hayoung whispered to Sehun regarding Lily

Sehun-Just now. I went to pick her up as soon as I heard Naeun is awake
Hayoung-Where is your brother? He doesn't come?

Sehun shook his head

Sehun-He's not ready to come
Hayoung-Until when?!

Hayoung's voice went up a bit. Everyone looked at their direction

Sehun-Excuse us

Sehun pulled Hayoung's hand out. The Enchantress also excused herself, she was going back to Ingrith since her job here considered done

Eunji-We all should leave Naeun to rest as well
Namjoo-We will see you tomorrow
Chorong-Good night

The rest of them left Naeun and Lily alone. The little girl lied beside her mom. Naeun played with Lily's hair

Naeun noticed a chain around Lily's neck. It had a ring hanging on it. It somehow looked familiar

Lily-Mama, are you not sick anymore?
Naeun-No I am not
Lily-Finally, my prayer has been answered
Naeun-Did you pray for me?

Lily nodded

Lily-Papa said if I prayed with a desperate heart, it will be answered
Naeun-Who said?
Lily-Papa
Naeun-Pp.. Papa? Where did you see him?
Lily-There. Uncle Sehun took me up there

Lily pointed out of the window towards the sky. Well, she wasn't wrong

Naeun-Did he give you this necklace?

Lily just nodded as an answer

Lily-He gave me this because I might not be able to see him again. Why can't I see him again?

Lily pouted. Naeun pulled her daughter into a tight hug. To be honest, she had no answer to Lily's question. Deep down, she wanted to see Kai too

To be continued...

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It took me longer to finish this book than I expected it would be. But there is nothing much left. I will wrap it up soon. You think Kai and Naeun will be together? 🤔