Within a week, Min Jun's wound had healed, allowing him to move his right limb freely, though he was still under strict orders not to lift anything heavy. Today was a significant day—he was heading to his assigned college, the prestigious Police Academy of Seoul.
Before leaving, he hugged his mother tightly, planting a kiss on her cheek. "I'll call you once I get settled in, okay?" Min Jun promised.
Kim Minji smiled, her voice filled with pride as she patted his back. "I'm so proud of you."
Min Jun pulled back slightly, looking into her eyes. "Just call me if anything happens, Mom. And you can come visit me whenever you want. Please, take care of yourself and go to bed early."
As if on cue, the taxi driver honked, urging Min Jun to hurry since he had more passengers to pick up. With a final wave, Min Jun got into the taxi, holding back the tears threatening to spill. These were tears of happiness—his mother was no longer in prison, and that thought filled his heart with relief.
