Hearing Jiho's words, the Su brothers knew she was lying. They had been watching her closely, and they never saw her stumble or fall.
It wasn't possible for her to have sprained her ankle during their chase. But the pained expression on her face was undeniable, stirring memories they had tried to bury.
Joon Su's eyes widened in realization, his grip on Jiho's shoulders tightening momentarily before softening.
His gaze flickered to her right foot, remembering the war and the sight of her foot bathed in blood. He felt a pang of guilt, his heart aching as he recalled how they had overlooked her injuries in their anger.
Kyung Ho's golden eyes clouded with sorrow as he too remembered that fateful day.
His normally composed face showed signs of inner turmoil, his mouth opening slightly as if to say something but no words came out. His hands trembled slightly, hovering close to Jiho, ready to support her if needed.
