Protect her son

In the evening, when Park Jiwoo returned home, she was informed by a servant that Hyun Soo had gone out with Kim Min Jun and his mother. "Is Hyun Soo in his room?" Park Jiwoo inquired.

"Yes, Madam," the servant replied.

"Ask him to come here," Park Jiwoo instructed as she picked up a delicate teacup and sipped the herbal tea, her thoughts wandering to Hyun Soo's recent behavior. She couldn't understand why he continued to associate with people of lower status.

A few minutes later, Hyun Soo entered the room. "Mom, you're back," he greeted, casually sitting down on the couch, his hands tucked into his pockets.

"Yes," Park Jiwoo replied, setting the teacup back onto its saucer with a soft clink. "Why didn't you visit your father at the hospital? He's been asking about you," she remarked, her tone carrying a subtle reprimand.

"I was tired, Mom," Hyun Soo responded, his voice calm but distant.