Yoon grinned at Oksun’s words. After briefly exploring the garden, they entered the house and found two puppies they hadn’t seen before.

“What puppies are these?”

Yoon asked Oksun, looking at the wagging tails and friendly puppies.

“The hardware store owner’s Happy gave birth, so he said to take two. It seemed a bit lonely for just the two of us.”

“You did well. But they’re so cute. What are their names?”

“This one is Nurungji, and this one is Baekseolgi.”

Now that she thought about it, one was yellow and the other was white. As Yoon approached Nurungji and Baekseolgi, the puppies wagged their tails.

Yoon gently petted their heads and then explored the inside of the house.

It was almost like a new house, not much different from when it was built. The interior was newly done, and it was clean. Reflecting Oksun’s taste as much as possible, it had a quaint and classic charm.

On one side of the living room, there were massage chairs for the two of them. Yoon was grateful once again for Kang Hyun, who had taken such care for them.

“Thanks to you, we don’t know what kind of luck we’re having.”

Oksun felt happy to enjoy such hospitality, but at the same time, she felt uneasy. Even though he said he would buy them a house, she couldn’t have imagined such a nice house.

It was a house that she had only seen in dramas. It seemed too big and nice for their status.

“Grandma, where is your room, Grandpa?”

“Yeah, right here.”

Following Oksun, Yoon entered the room. A large stone bed welcomed them, and the room was bright with sunlight coming in from the south.

“Phew, I don’t know if it’s okay to accept all this. It’s all thanks to you, son-in-law.”

Oksun sighed and said.

“Grandma.”

“Yeah?”

Yoon also knew Oksun’s uneasy feelings. She felt the same way.

“Mr. Kang Hyun once said something like this.”

“What did he say?”

Oksun leaned in to listen.

“He said he’s happy to be able to do anything for Grandma and Grandpa.”

“He said that?”

“Yes. I hope Mr. Kang Hyun is happy. Please think of Mr. Kang Hyun as your own grandson, like I do. Please cherish and love Mr. Kang Hyun as much as you do to me.”

Yoon wanted Kang Hyun to receive the same love that Oksun and Hosik had given her.

“Of course. Who else do we have? We only have you and our son-in-law, right?”
Oksun couldn’t help but feel dreadful just thinking about the time when Yoon had an accident, and Kang Hyun wasn’t there. From handling the accident response to the chaotic funeral preparations, Kang Hyun took responsibility for everything.

Until now, Oksun had managed to live without relying on others too much, and now, she even had a handsome and reliable son-in-law. She couldn’t help but think that it was a blessing from above, adding to the beauty and kindness of her lovely granddaughter.

At that moment, both Hosik and Kang Hyun entered the room.

“Grandma, Grandpa, please accept our bows.”

“Yes.”

Hosik was pleased.

Standing side by side, Kang Hyun and Yoon bowed to Oksun and Hosik. Watching them, Hosik and Oksun smiled brightly at each other.

Looking at such a reliable son-in-law and an adorable granddaughter, they felt as if their stomachs were full even without eating, as the saying goes.

“Thank you for raising our Yoon.”

Kang Hyun bowed respectfully.

“Thanks. Please continue to take care of our Yoon in the future.”

Hosik spoke with a dignified expression.

“Yes. Please stay healthy for a long, long time.”

“Thank you. Son-in-law.”

Touched, Oksun wiped away tears.

However, at that moment, Kang Hyun noticed a photo of Yoon on the bedroom dressing table. It was a picture of Yoon swinging in Bali.

“What is this picture?”

Kang Hyun’s words drew the attention of the three.

“Yeah. It’s a photo Yoon took in Bali. Didn’t you see it? Well, you were busy then, and you said you went with that manager guy, Kwak. He’s the one who used to live in the old house and treated us very well even at the hospital.”

Upon Oksun’s words, Kang Hyun seemed shocked. He had visited the old house only on the day of the funeral, and Chulyeong had gone there before him.

“Why did Manager Kwak visit the house?”

Kang Hyun forced a smile, but his awkwardness did not escape Yoon’s notice.

“The rice cooker was broken, but it would be hard for Yoon to carry a new one, so he came along.”

However, Oksun, oblivious to Kang Hyun’s state, cheerfully continued.

“I see. A rice cooker.”

Kang Hyun heard a grinding sound as if his teeth were clenching. Yoon was once again taken aback.

“Manager Kwak must be really nice. I met him before at the old house, and he seemed like a very gentle and pleasant person. He treated us very well at the hospital too.”

In response to Oksun’s words, Kang Hyun’s expression stiffened. He had not gone to the old house several times, as Chulyeong had openly done.

“Why did Manager Kwak come to the house?”

Kang Hyun tried to force a laugh, but his gesture seemed extremely awkward, surprising Yoon who was watching from the side.

“He came with us because the rice cooker was broken.”

However, Oksun, unaware of Kang Hyun’s state, nodded with a pleased expression.

“Right. The rice cooker.”

Kang Hyun heard Yoon make a sound as if he was gritting his teeth. Once again, Oksun, overwhelmed with emotion, stood up, and with Yoon, joined in the living room. In the living room, a struggle between the two had already broken out. They were wrestling over the photo frame, taking it from each other.

“What’s going on?”

Startled, Oksun approached the two.

“This photo is absolutely not allowed.”

Hosik, unexpectedly reacting, shouted.

“Oh, my. Why are you shouting like that?”

Oksun said in surprise.

“This photo belongs to us.”

“Grandpa.”

Kang Hyun looked at Hosik, surprised by his unexpected reaction. At that moment, Hosik suddenly stood up, took the picture frame, and went to the living room.

Seeing Hosik’s unexpected reaction, Kang Hyun also stood up and followed him.

“Oh, what a surprise. Why is he yelling like this?”

Surprised, Oksun stood up and, with Yoon, went to the living room. In the living room, the two were already in a tug-of-war. They were wrestling over the photo frame in the middle of the table. Nurungji and Baekseolgi were excitedly following them.

“I’ll give it back.”

“Do you think I’ll believe that?”

Stopped in his tracks, Hosik firmly shook his head.

“Grandpa.”

Kang Hyun called Hosik with deep emotion.

“No.”

Hosik raised his hand.

“Oh, really, because of you, I can’t live. Give it to me quickly, Son-in-law.”
When Oksun rushed in, Hosik went into the room and locked the door altogether. Stunned by this action, Oksun clicked her tongue.

“Why is that old man acting like this? Has he already lost his mind? Oh, why is he doing this?”

Oksun patted her chest.

“Grandma, I can take the photo, make an identical copy, and return it. So, please persuade Grandpa.”

Kang Hyun grabbed Oksun’s arm and pleaded. Kang Hyun wanted to take the picture of Yoon smiling while swinging.

Who knows if he had taken such a beautiful picture and never showed it to him, just straightaway delivering it to the neighbor’s house.

Even that gentle and pleasant Manager Kwak must have seen the photo.

“Don’t worry, Son-in-law. I’ll make sure to get my hands on it and hand it over to you!”

Oksun clenched her fist and sent a determined look.

“Yes. I trust only Grandma.”

Kang Hyun bowed deeply to Oksun, as if reporting to a boss.

“That’s right, Son-in-law. Trust only me! …… Daughter-in-law!”

[Note: The term “딸꾹” (ttalkkung) at the end seems to be a playful and informal way of addressing someone affectionately. It doesn’t have a direct translation but is used here to call Kang Hyun affectionately, possibly mixing the words “딸” (daughter) and “아들” (son).]