"You're probably right. I have a lot to do, so I will apologize and take my leave. I can't focus when I know how much there is. Enjoy your game, ladies. Mother." I carefully slide up, face down my cards, and prepare to leave. Yoonha frowns slightly with a supportive half-smile. Saving me, I give him an IOU face scrunch.

"Make sure Jyeon eats when he comes home. I know both of you skip meals all too often, but his woman's place is to care for his every need, even when he isn't aware of what that is." Mother's suddenly serious tone hits me in the belly, and anxiety rises....