After several minutes of rest, I slowly opened my eyes.
The first thing I saw was Elvera, still leaning quietly at my side. So-ah and Kim Gae-in were still asleep as well, their breathing steady, their faces finally free from tension.
I smiled.
Carefully, I lifted my hand and reached toward So-ah's cheek. I pinched it lightly—not enough to hurt, just enough to wake her.
"Ouuuch…"
She groaned softly, her brows knitting together as she stirred.
I released her cheek immediately.
"Oppa… why did you do that?" she muttered, half-asleep.
"Just to wake you up."
"Hmph!"
She puffed her cheeks in annoyance.
I chuckled quietly beneath my mask.
After that, I tried to stand.
My vision felt clearer now—no more blurriness clouding my sight. But even so, the pain in my chest still hadn't faded. It was persistent, deep, like something gnawing from the inside.
My body felt weak.
As my legs wobbled, Min-seo quickly stepped forward and placed a hand against my chest, steadying me.
