Min Ho stepped into the house, his curiosity piqued by the urgent summons from his grandfather, Jae Ho. The warm glow of the hallway lights enveloped him, but the atmosphere felt heavy with tension. Jae Ho, seated on a chair, looked up from the newspaper, his expression grave.
"Grandpa, what's going on?" Min Ho asked, his voice neutral, trying to gauge the situation. He felt a sense of trepidation as he waited for his grandfather's response.
Jae Ho sighed, his eyes clouding over, and put the paper down. The creases on his face seemed to deepen, as if the weight of the world rested on his shoulders. "Come, sit with me, Min Ho. We need to talk."
Min Ho settled beside his grandfather, his gaze fixed on the older man's face. The lines on Jae Ho's face seemed deeper, etched with concern. He could sense the gravity of the situation, and his mind began to race with possibilities.
"You know your father has brought his new family to the house," Jae Ho began, his voice laced with disapproval. The words hung in the air like a challenge, daring Min Ho to process their implications.
Min Ho's eyes widened in surprise. "What? Why?" He had always known his parents' divorce was messy, but this was unexpected. A knot formed in his stomach as he struggled to comprehend the situation.
Jae Ho's expression turned grim. "Your father's antics have been a thorn in my side for years, Min Ho. He divorced your mother when you were just nine years old, and now he's married to his old lover." Jae Ho's voice dripped with disdain, as if the words themselves were toxic.
Min Ho felt like he'd been punched in the gut. He had no idea his father had continued his illicit affair with this woman. The revelation left him breathless, his mind reeling with questions and emotions.
"And to make matters worse, they have a daughter together, only a year younger than you," Jae Ho continued, his voice low and serious. The words felt like a slap in the face, leaving Min Ho stunned and disbelieving.
Min Ho's mind raced with questions and emotions. He felt like he was trapped in a nightmare, unable to wake up. He had no idea his family was hiding such secrets.
"And that's not all," Jae Ho continued, his voice low and serious. "Your father's new wife is not just any woman. She's the same one he had an affair with while still married to your mother. And now, he's brought her and their daughter into our home."
Min Ho felt a wave of shock and disbelief wash over him. He couldn't believe his father would do such a thing. The room seemed to spin, and he struggled to process the revelation. He felt like his whole world was crumbling around him.
"What do you want me to do, Grandpa?" Min Ho asked, his voice calm and collected, trying to hide his turmoil. He felt like he was drowning in a sea of emotions, unable to find a lifeline.
Jae Ho's eyes locked onto his, filled with a deep concern. "I want you to be careful, Min Ho. Your father's actions will have consequences, and I fear for your well-being." The words felt like a warning, a cautionary tale about the dangers of his family's secrets.
Min Ho nodded, his mind racing with questions and concerns. What secrets was his family hiding? And what lay ahead for him and his loved ones? The weight of his grandfather's words settled upon him like a shroud, casting a dark shadow over his life.