Thoughts

Joon-won looked at the phone in his hand and sighed. He feared what had happened to the little girl in his memories that had driven her to work in such a place. He felt angry at her for having worked there for nearly a month. Such places were dangerous, especially for women, who often found themselves trapped and unable to escape.

He sighed several times throughout the conversation, reflecting on how foolish the original Joon-won had been. He couldn't appreciate the good family that many people, including him, lacked. He learned about the problems his household was facing, and it was serious if even a high schooler, with crucial exams approaching, felt compelled to take matters into her own hands.

He couldn't discuss this with Min-Seok, who would likely deny it and bear the entire burden on his shoulders as he always had. Min-Seok had worked tirelessly as a single father to keep the family afloat and provide education for both of them.