vrcanaries Chapter 87 Mother's Concern
Chapter 87 Mother's Concern
"Oh my god, it's been so long since I've been to my daughter's house. Why don't you stay the night before you leave?"
Is your brother's leg injury serious?
Paula's mother remarked on how eager Sunwoo's grandmother was to see her son.
“This has nothing to do with my brother. The old lady is here to spy on me.”
"Hehehe~~ I came here just to see how I'm doing!"
"My wife was worried that her daughter wasn't having enough to eat, so she came to check on her. Did she think I didn't know?"
Sunwoo's mother explained to Bora's mother in a slightly playful tone.
"Really?" Paula's mom smiled as she looked at Sunwoo's mom.
"Of course!"
"Or, big sister, look at me!"
"Why are you doing this and that so early in the morning?!"
"Thank goodness I wasn't exposed!"
Sunwoo's mom chuckled, but then noticed that Paula's mom looked a little preoccupied, and immediately realized what was going on.
"Big sister! Is Paula alright?"
Upon hearing Sunwoo's mother's question, Bora's mother's thoughts raced...
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Paula's house, an hour ago.
Paula, have something to eat!
Paula's mother was carrying a small table with a bowl of noodles on it, topped with a fried egg.
"I'm not hungry~", Paula said, lying on the floor with her back to the door.
"Sigh~" Paula's mom sighed.
He quietly put down the table, sat behind Paula, and just quietly watched her.
"Paula, don't go to the protests, just stay home today!"
Paula opened her eyes but did not reply.
"Paula, all along."
"Your grades are excellent. Everyone in this alley says, 'Wow, your Paula is so outstanding! So outstanding!'"
"Aigoo~ Your Paula is so well-behaved and studious~"
"And you are too, always have been! Your parents' pride!"
"Haha~"
Paula's mother was lost in memories of the past, recounting every little detail about Paula as if it were a cherished treasure. A smile unconsciously crept onto her lips. The Paula of the past was truly the most dazzling jewel in their hands...
"I remember when you were first born, your dad was so happy!"
"When you were little..."
Paula listened to her mother talking to herself, recounting every little detail of her life, from birth to school, high school, and college. Paula remembered everything, and even things she didn't.
Paula's dad, who was drunk last night, didn't argue, but the few things he said while drunk didn't feel as good to Paula as it would have been if her father had yelled at her.
Listening to her mother's nagging, Paula could no longer hold back. She bit her almost bloodless lips, her snow-white face streaked with tears, yet she remained stubborn and refused to turn around and bow her head to admit her mistake.
Paula couldn't help but let out a soft sob, and her body trembled slightly involuntarily.
Paula's mother stopped reminiscing, looked at Paula, sighed, and quietly left.
The door closed gently. Paula could no longer hold back. She wiped away her tears with trembling hands, stood up, and turned her head.
Looking at that bowl of noodles, topped with a fried egg, tears streamed down my face like a burst dam, unstoppable...
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Outside the alley.
"Oh? Big sister? Is Paula alright?"
Sunwoo's mother's voice brought Bora's mother back to reality.
"Oh! Hehe~, it's okay~ it's okay~"
Paula's mother forced a smile and answered Sunwoo's mother.
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Sunwoo's family
Pearl, dressed in pink, looked like a delicate little dumpling. She sat on the floor, eating ice cream and getting it all over her mouth.
The pink clothes were also stained with gray and white ice cream, which was really funny.
"A pearl! Oh..."
"The clothes need washing again! You little brat!"
Wearing an apron and gloves, Sunwoo's mother was washing dishes in the kitchen. She looked at Pearl with a pout, feeling both helpless and heartbroken for her.
Toilet
"Here, put it on!"
Sunwoo's mother washed the well-behaved Pearl clean and changed her into clean clothes.
"Aigoo! Whose daughter is our Pearl?" Sunwoo's mother happily pinched Pearl's little cheek.
"Mom," Pearl replied sweetly.
"Haha, what does Pearl want to eat?"
"Banana~"
"Bananas? Didn't we eat those yesterday?"
"banana!"
"Haha~~ Mom knows~ Mom will go buy it later!"
"Go out, go stay in your room, let's go~"
Go! Go! Go!
Sunwoo's mother watched her daughter run out with a smile before turning back to tidy up the bathroom.
As she tidied up the items, Sunwoo's mother, looking up, slowed down her movements.
An envelope was peeking out from under the washing machine.
He supported himself on his knees with both hands and slowly got up.
Sunwoo's mother picked up the envelope, looked it over from both sides, and then opened it.
A white sheet of paper was folded inside. Sunwoo's mother reached out and took it out, unfolding it to reveal a handwritten letter.
A few lines of text appeared on the paper.
mom:
My kind and beautiful daughter
Mom didn't have any money either.
I couldn't give you much
daughter
Why don't you buy yourself some nice clothes?
My dearest daughter
Don't feel inferior.
You did nothing wrong.
take care.
Sunwoo's mother pursed her lips, folded the letter, looked inside the envelope, and reached in to take out the banknotes tucked inside.
Seeing the several creased banknotes brought tears to Sunwoo's mother's eyes.
A moment later, a relieved smile appeared on his face.
"Honestly! You old woman!"
Sunwoo's mother opened the bathroom door and looked at the clothes drying outside.
Looking at the clothes hanging there, they were old, somewhat torn, with white socks tinged with gray.
Sunwoo's mother sighed, pouting, "When did you see this?"
"That's true! I've only been a mother for a little over ten years, how could I possibly hide it from someone who's been a mother for decades?"
Sunwoo's mother reached out and wiped away a tear from the corner of her eye, then smiled wryly.
Mom is still Mom...
Caring for children is her instinct...
Day after day, year after year.
Anniversaries may change, but the essence remains the same...
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Phoenix Hall Alley, moderate rain, Paula's house.
Paula hesitated after looking at the number in her hand.
She didn't know what she should do, even though she had the best education in the family.
She knew that her mother's worries were valid, and her father was right.
However, she didn't do anything wrong.
Doing the right thing, or to avoid letting your parents down, stop!
Paula was inside, feeling conflicted and agitated, and even the heaviest rain outside couldn't calm her down.
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