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Chapter 18 - Time flies

Lisa cleared her throat.

“Thank you oppa..” she said smiling as she held the flowers. “You’re the only one who always gives me flowers..”

“I sent you a cake yesterday, didn’t I?..” said RM turning to her.

Lisa looked at Jungkook.

“Me? Don’t I work hard for you?” said Jungkook flustered.

Should he have bought a gift for her when it’s her who gives him a salary?

“Anyway.. where are we celebrating tonight?” asked Jungkook changing the topic immediately. “How about we go somewhere to dance? We haven’t gone to a club in a while..”

Lisa agreed.

“Well.. that’s not a bad idea.. there’s a popular club these days..”

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Jisoo pushed the door gently and peeked her head inside.

“Mom!” she said smiling wide as she waved her hand. “Is dad here? Is he working?”

It may seem like a dream.. but this time it isn’t..

Mirae ran to her and hugged her tightly.

“My daughter is here.. did you come back just now?” she asked holding Jisoo’s face tightly.

That’s right.. Mirae, Jhope’s mother.. and Mike, Jhope’s father..

Jisoo has forgiven them for what they did to her parents 15 years ago..

She asked herself why at first..

Why does she need to forgive those two people who hurt her parents enough to kill them?

Other people would say they would never forgive them..

But she has more reasons to love them than to hate them..

And being Jhope’s parents was enough of a reason for her..

Mirae and Mike lost their only son and she.. lost both of her parents..

That’s why she has been taking care of them and they have been doing the same to her..

“How was your flight? I didn’t know you’d be back this morning.. I should have prepared some lunch for you..” said Mirae as she lead her to sit on a chair. “Look at this heavy luggage you’re holding.. was it tiring?”

Jisoo shook her head.

“I enjoyed my stay in Paris with my colleagues.. and I also learned a lot from them..” she replied as she looked around. “How about your shop? I can see that there are many customers even today..”

Mira smiled.

Jisoo gave them this coffeeshop as a gift two years ago as soon as she had her first paycheck.

Mike saw Jisoo from the cashier and went to greet her immediately.

“Why didn’t you tell me my daughter is here already?” asked Mike to Mirae. “Shall I bring some coffee to my daughter?”

Jisoo chuckled.

“May I have one americano please?” she asked holding her hands together. “But I’m afraid I don’t have money with me right now..”

Mike laughed.

Jisoo pushed her luggage towards him.

“I will pay with this instead..”