“Have you found out her location, yet?”

“We’re sorry, ma’am. We’re having a hard time tracking her down. She seemed to be changing her residence every few weeks or so.”

“Please inform me once you get a hold of her. I want to see her.”

“Will do, ma’am.”

Taeyeon simply observed the men leaving her presence. Her coffee had gone cold. She had been determined on bringing her wife’s sister back, but a certain part of her wished Krystal wouldn’t come home.

‘Krystal couldn’t know.’ Taeyeon thought as she dialed a number on her phone.

“Hello? Yes. This is Taeyeon. Have you salvaged the papers? Oh, thank you. Make sure nobody knows of it. Hmm. I’ll send the amount to your account. Bye.”

She took a sip of her drink, tasting the bittersweet tang it brought to before she chugged it all down. Setting her empty cup on the table, Taeyeon strode out of the café and ventured into the cold streets.

Memories flooded her mind as she settled upon an empty bench near the bus stop. Memories of her discovery back then…

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Taeyeon had watched from afar. She had given Jessica the permission to sort things out with her younger sister, to help Krystal cope with the turmoil within her. Taeyeon watched as Jessica tried acting normal in her sister’s presence, as if Krystal hadn’t confessed to her and kissed her.

Krystal remained mum, unmoved by her older sibling’s efforts to keep their bonds intact. Taeyeon could only empathize with her. The Kim moved from her spot under the tree and strode toward the sisters, intent on lightening Krystal’s mood.

“Soojung!” Taeyeon waved, startling the youngest Jung.

“U-Unnie…” Krystal croaked, surprise clearly written on her face.

“Hi to you, too. What have you both been up to?” Taeyeon asked, her eyes shifting between two sisters, gaze lingering on Jessica’s pleading look before they settled on Krystal.

“Nothing, unnie.” Krystal shrugged.

“Well, since you’re not doing anything, how about we go to my house and watch some movies?” Taeyeon suggested.

Her invitation lifted the Jung sisters’ spirits and Taeyeon inwardly chuckled in victory. She’ll leave the two sisters in the room, of course, while she naps in the guest room. Yes, that was her plan. She’ll have Krystal back to normal with Jessica so that she and the older Jung would be able to settle down.

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Taeyeon shook herself from her reverie, a soft giggle coming out of her lips as she recalled her mistake. That move made matters wors