Sister, Back-off From MY MAN - Chapter 156

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Aera packed a small bag with clothes and basic necessities for a week and headed to Song Mansion with Ji Seo Yun and grandpa Song.

After Aera left, Kiaraa updated her grandpa about the company’s status, without revealing her uncle and aunt’s actions.

She didn’t have any proof against them and also she didn’t wish to worry her grandpa more.

“I’ll also come with you to the office from tomorrow” grandpa declared as he couldn’t let his granddaughter suffer alone.

“Thank you, grandpa” Kiaraa was grateful for his support and she went to her room.

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Seeing Aera at the Song Mansion, Song Ji Hun and Song Ji Hwan got surprised.

Ji Seo Yun didn’t explain herself and first took Aera to the guest room on the first floor which was adjacent to Song Ji Hwan’s room and was across Song Ji Hun’s.

“Dear, rest here for a while and freshen up. I’ll call you during dinner” Ji Seo Yun lovingly spoke to Aera and gave her some time to adjust in this new atmosphere.

Although Aera visited Song Mansion hundreds of times in her life, this was her first time staying here like this.

So, she too needed some time to adapt.

Once Ji Seo Yun went back to the living room, she was questioned by her sons about what’s going on.

After she was done with her explanation, Song Ji Hun asked her, “Why did you not ask Kiaraa too to stay here? Mom, I hope you realise they both lost their parents and Kiaraa is not fine either”

Song Ji Hun couldn’t hide his displeasure at his mom’s actions.

“I agree with Hyung, Kiaraa too needs a change in atmosphere mom” Song Ji Hwan supported his brother immediately so that his mother doesn’t find anything suspicious.

“Will you two calm down? Kiaraa is still in a better state. She even started going to the office today.” Ji Seo Yun tried to explain herself.

“Mom, just because she started taking her responsibility seriously doesn’t mean she is fine” Song Ji Hwan still voiced his opinion.

“Fine, I’ll ask Sa Da Hye and Ian to take care of her” Ji Seo Yun didn’t have the energy to fight with her sons.

“Mom, in situations like these, please keep your personal feelings aside and treat everyone equally. She lost her parents and we are the only extended family she has.” Song Ji Hun too firmly stated his opinion as he has been worried for Kiaraa for a while now and he felt helpless as he couldn’t be there for her.

“Okay, stop lecturing me you two” Ji Seo Yun frustratedly said and went to check the dinner arrangements.

“Hyung, I am occasionally checking on Kiaraa, don’t you worry” Song Ji Hwan assured his brother.

“How can I not? There is no one to take care of her. I wish to keep her with me and care for her myself.” Song Ji Hun didn’t hesitate in sharing what was on his mind.

“I understand, Hyung. But what can you do? I am sorry for your state” Song Ji Hwan gently hugged his brother sympathising with him.

Song Ji Hun didn’t say anything but he was in deep thought as he didn’t like Kiaraa being away from him in this kind of situation.

Both the brothers went to their respective rooms to freshen up and after that Song Ji Hwan went to Aera’s room to check on her.

He knocked on her door, “Come in” She assumed Ji Seo Yun was here.

When Song Ji Hwan entered her room, he saw her sitting near the balcony and looking outside.

She clearly looked lost and broken. Seeing her state, Hwan felt his heart wrench in pain.

“Why does Princess looks so lost and vulnerable? Are you rehearsing for some new role?” Song Ji Hwan greeted the girl, startling her.

Aera just looked at him and slightly smiled, “Is that how it looks like?”

“Hmm, you look like a lost Disney Princess” He tried to cheer her up.

“Disney Princess” Aera lightly scoffed and said, “They all have parents, don’t they?”

“Some do, some don’t” Hwan sat next to her and stroked her hair, “Aera, I know this is a loss that can never be filled but one has to move on, right?”

“Why me Hwan? Why did I had to be the one to go through this tragedy? Why did it happen to my parents? They are so young.” Aera tried to fight her tears.

Song Ji Hwan didn’t know what else to say so he pulled her closer and tightly hugged her delicate body.

“We will go through this pain together. I’ll be with you” He assured her.

He was not sure what he himself meant but he wanted to assure her of his presence in any way possible.

In her pain, Aera felt better hearing his words and she hugged him back.

“Thank you, Song Ji Hwan” she softly muttered which was audible to him.

“Now, go wash your face and let’s go for dinner. Song Ji Hun too will be joining us, this is how you want to look in front of him?” Song Ji Hwan tried to use his brother to improve her mood.

“Honestly, I don’t care how I look right now” Aera replied, surprising Hwan.

Seeing the shocked expression on Hwan’s face, Aera slightly chuckled, “You thought I love your brother more than my parents?”

Hwan nodded his head as that’s what he indeed thought.

“Well, I do but right now I am more sad about my parents’demise so stop using your brother” Aera teased him back.

“So, you always knew I used my brother to control your mood swings?” Song Ji Hwan playfully asked her.

“Initially I didn’t, but after a point when the favours kept increasing and I started working as an actress, I learnt a lot of things” Aera said.

“Oh yeah, those amazing favours. How many do you owe me?” Song Ji Hwan shamelessly asked her.

“Five Hundred and Twenty Two”

“You remember?” Hwan was impressed as he too remembers this number.

“Hmm, I am not as worse as you think I am” Aera rolled her eyes.

“I don’t think you are worse. I think you are dumb” Song Ji Hwan corrected her only to get beaten up by the girl.

“Now, let’s go and have some dinner” Song Ji Hwan held her hand and dragged her with him, which she allowed.

At the dinner table, the other family members were already present and they all greeted Aera.

At the dinner table, everyone avoided talking about Aera’s parents and tried to keep the conversation as cheerful as possible.

Aera too tried to distract her mind and politely responded whenever she was asked something.

After a peaceful dinner, Aera went back to her room to sleep but she couldn’t fall asleep for a long time.

So, she decided to went out and get some fresh air but unexpectedly she came across some shocking information.

Aera went out to the big common gallery to get some fresh air and there she saw Ji Seo Yun and Song Jae Ho having some deep, intense conversation.

She first decided to walk away when she saw them as she didn’t wish to disturb the elders but when she turned away to leave, she heard something shocking.

“I know I made a big mistake by betraying Chu Yu Ri and this guilt is eating me up, Jae Ho” Ji Seo Yun regretfully informed her husband.

“I can’t believe you did something like this and the worst thing you used Aera to betray your friend” Song Jae Ho scolded his wife after knowing what she did.

Song Jae Ho and his wife casually came out to the gallery as it was their daily routine and Ji Seo Yun was explaining why she decided to bring Aera here for a few days and her husband was appreciating her thoughtfulness.

One thing led to another and Ji Seo Yun ended up confessing her guilt to her husband as she betrayed Chu Yu Ri for a business contract.

Aera, who just arrived there heard a part of the conversation and was shocked to her core after finding out how she was used by one of her most trusted persons in betraying her own family.

Aera, was rooted in her spot and was not sure what to feel anymore.

‘I betrayed my mom. I betrayed my mom’ were the only words she could think of.

She remembered what Song Ji Hwan said earlier about she being dumb and agreed with him.

After scolding Ji Seo Yun, Song Jae Ho angrily left from there and Aera immediately hid herself.

Once he left, she stepped in front of a startled Ji Seo Yun to confront her.

Ji Seo Yun didn’t expect Aera to appear out of nowhere and was clearly a bit scared when she saw her there.

In her heart, she kept hoping Aera didn’t hear anything and just arrived there.