Married For Now-Chapter 182: CURTAIN CLOSED

IT WAS a little embarrassing, but Sohee and the others didn’t have to make a dramatic great escape.

The twins broke the news to their group.

"Eomma and Appa said you can leave if you want, Hyung," Kim Hanhae said calmly. "They also said you can bring your bodyguards with you. In fact, Kang Sul Ahjussi is already waiting outside, Hyung. Bring him wherever you go since he’s your right-hand man now."

Really?

Well, since Kang Sul was the one who replaced Shin Kang while Shin Kang was recovering, Sohee assumed that Kang Sul was just as competent as the older bodyguard.

So, I shouldn’t be surprised that the Kims assigned him as my right-hand man.

"And they gave you permission to use our other private jet," Kim Haewon added, and then she raised her phone as if showing it to him. "I’ll send you their exact location, Oppa."

Aigoo.

Sohee looked at his friends, and then they all exchanged embarrassed smiles.

Well, it’s a good thing that we don’t have to act crazy.

"Oppa, I almost forgot to say," Kim Haewon said while clapping her hands as if she just remembered something important. "Mija told you to come and meet her before you leave."

Mija was the child shaman that Lim Garam brought with him during the "kidnapping" incident.

"She stayed?" Sohee asked, surprised. "She didn’t come with Garam Hyung-nim?"

***

TO SATISFY Sohee’s curiosity, he immediately went to the guest room where Mija was staying.

Of course, he brought his friends with him.

According to the twins, Mija also said that I can bring my friends with me. I’m sure Mija won’t say that if she doesn’t need to see my friends.

Legit shamans like the child had accurate prophetic visions, after all.

"You’re here, Oppas and Unnie," Mija greeted them politely. "I know that you’re in a hurry, so can I get straight to the point?"

Sohee nodded. "Go ahead."

"Ahjussi and I have located the old witch already."

Oh.

’Ahjussi’ would be Shaman Jung while the ’old witch’ would probably be Shaman Crystal. That older female shaman was the only shaman Mija and Shaman Jung were hunting down, after all.

"Since the old witch has sharp senses, we can’t bring many people with us," Mija said while looking at both Kwon Gaon and Yang Jaewon. "But we need one strong Alpha to help us apprehend her. That old witch has an Alpha for a bodyguard. Shaman Jung and I are both incapable of winning a physical fight. Moreover, using our divine power to locate her while she’s moving will weaken us physically."

Sohee nodded because he could see why Mija and Shaman Jung would need an Alpha with them. "So, you need an Alpha bodyguard."

"Not just any Alpha bodyguard— we need someone that we can trust. That’s why I’m hoping that one of Heedo Oppa’s Alpha friends will accompany us. But it’s a dangerous mission. So, please feel free to decline."

Kwon Gaon and Yang Jaewon exchanged glances.

It was clear that the two were communicating through their eyes.

How do they do that, though? Is it because they’ve been friends for so long that they can understand each other with just one look?

That was pretty cool.

Yang Jaewon stepped forward while raising his hand. "I’ll go with you."

Oh?

Sohee didn’t expect that.

I thought Kwon Gaon would go since Kwon Gaon is the strongest in their friend group after Kim Heedo.

"Gaon is stronger than me, yes," Yang Jaewon said, smiling at Sohee as if the kid could read his mind. "But Gaon is a bit dense sometimes. And he doesn’t talk much. So, I think I’m the better choice."

Kwon Gaon nodded in a silent agreement.

"Alright," Mija said, and it looked like she was satisfied that the quick-witted Yang Jaewon volunteered instead of the quiet and slightly dense Kwon Gaon. "Sohee Oppa."

"Yes?"

"Hurry," Mija said, her eyes literally sparkling for a moment. "You need to hurry to Kim Heedo Oppa before it’s too late."

’Before it’s too late.’

Those words stabbed Sohee in the heart.

Please don’t let anything bad happen to Kim Heedo.

***

THERE was a villa on Song Sihyuk’s private island, as expected.

Only Kim Heedo, Lim Garam, and Shin Kang were allowed inside.

The twenty security team members that he brought were left outside the villa.

To be "fair," even Song Sihyuk’s bodyguards were left there.

Apparently, only Song Sihyuk, Jung Han, and a rookie bodyguard were inside the villa at the moment.

Sanha and Lee Junsu, too, of course.

"Don’t worry, Heedo-ya," Lim Garam said while they were waiting for Song Sihyuk and the hostages in the drawing room. "They are telling the truth. Aside from the hostages, I’m sure only Sihyuk Hyung and his two guards are here."

"I’m sorry, Garam Hyung-nim," Heedo said stiffly. "I can’t trust your words at the moment."

"That’s fair."

Jung Han, the one who ushered them to the drawing room earlier, also prepared coffee and some expensive-looking pastries for them.

However, Heedo didn’t touch the food and drinks.

Only Lim Garam did as if he were just having an afternoon tea.

"I know you can’t trust us at the moment, but please remember that you’re still the heir to Ilsung Group," Lim Garam said while placing the cup on the table between them. "Sihyuk Hyung isn’t that stupid to harm you. He may be unhinged most of the time, but not crazy enough to mess with your family."

"Sihyuk Hyung-nim messed with Daesung Group, though."

"Yes, but Sihyuk Hyung knew that the Hongs wouldn’t really get mad as long as he punished Lee Junsu properly. After all, the Hongs just wanted to have their revenge on Lee Junsu for putting Hong Sera’s life in danger."

Ah, that made sense.

Tsk.

Lee Junsu, why did you think you could get away from messing with chaebol families?

Heedo’s train of thought was interrupted when he heard a knock on the door.

It was Lim Garam who answered.

"Come in."

Heeo was amazed at how relaxed Lim Garam was as if they were only hanging out in his house.

To be fair, he’s safe since Sihyuk Hyung-nim won’t hurt him.

But he couldn’t say the same for himself, sadly.

"Madam Boss, Young Master Kim Heedo, the hostages are here."

Ah.

Heedo’s jaw almost dropped to the floor when he saw Sanha and Lee Junsu.

The two were beaten black and blue.

Song Sihyuk was truly cruel and heartless.

He knows Sanha and Lee Junsu’s faces are their livelihood, and yet...

Haaah.

It wasn’t only the two idols’ faces that were damaged.

Sanha and Lee Junsu were also both limping.

I hope nothing is broken beyond repair since idols need to dance...

Heedo couldn’t help but worry for the two.

Yes, even for Sanha.

"Heedo-ya..."

Dammit.

Heedo stood up when Lee Junsu called out to him in a weak, trembling voice.

He felt so bad for his ex-boyfriend that he quickly walked towards him. However, before he could say anything to Lee Junsu, the door suddenly burst open.

Song Sihyuk entered the room with a hooded man behind him.

Is that the rookie bodyguard that the other guards mentioned earlier?

Heedo got suspicious because the hooded man wasn’t wearing a black suit like the others.

"Kim Heedo, you should really be grateful that I’m fond of you as a dongsaeng," Song Sihyuk said while glaring at Kim Heedo. "If you were a different person, I would have shot you the moment I stepped foot in this room."

"Sihyuk Hyung-nim, it’s nice to see you as well," Heedo answered sarcastically. "I brought Garam Hyung-nim here safe and sound. Gunwoo is on my private island with my mother. Rest assured, your son isn’t and won’t be harmed in any way."

"I know," Song Sihyuk said, and then he shot Lim Garam a sharp look. "My husband wouldn’t have asked you and your family to help him run away from home if you were bad people."

Aigoo.

This married couple is really so toxic.

Heedo decided to ignore Song Sihyuk and Lim Garam, then he turned to Lee Junsu to assure him that he was safe.

But as soon as he turned in their direction, he saw it.

"Yah!"

The suspicious man that came with Song Sihyuk was aiming a gun at Lee Junsu.

Before Heedo could think, his body just moved on its own to cover Lee Junsu.

***

ARGH.

Kim Heedo woke up with the worst headache.

His whole body hurt, and he felt sluggish.

Moreover, he was thirsty.

Water...

He moved his eyes to look around, and that was when he met the face that made him feel safe instantly.

"Son, you’re awake!"

It was his mother.

"Let me call the doctor first!"

And then everything happened fast after that.

A whole medical team arrived and checked on him.

Heedo was confused while listening to the doctor.

So, apparently, he was in a comatose state for three months!

He felt a panic attack creeping in, and for some reason, he knew only one person would help him calm down.

But he’s not here.

"Wait," Heedo said while pressing his temples. "I want to see Sohee Hyung first."

"Son..."

His mother looked at him with pity, and then she handed Heedo an envelope that she pulled out from the drawer of the bedside table.

Even though he was confused, he still accepted it.

And when he opened the envelope.

"Divorce papers?" Heedo asked in disbelief, and then he lifted his head to look at his mother. "Eomma, Sohee Hyung wants a divorce?"

***

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