Bab 50: Resolute [3]

Pitter. Patter.

The steady drumming of rain echoed against the window as it filled the quiet room with its rhythmic sound.

Chae Eun-woo stood frozen in place. His eyes were locked on the small figure before him. His breath hitched as his chest rose and fell unevenly.

"Eun-ah.…" he whispered.

His heart pounded. His fingers trembled at his sides.

She was there.

A little girl, no older than six, stood a few feet away, tilting her head in confusion. Her round eyes blinked slowly.

"Oppa?" 

His mind blanked. His throat tightened as a surge of indescribable emotions hit him like a tidal wave.

"Eun-ah…!" His voice cracked, and he stumbled forward.

His feet moved before he could think. 

"Eun-ah…!"

Tak. Tak. Tak.

His hurried steps echoed across the room. He reached her, falling to his knees as he pulled her into his arms.