Prologue: Joohyun
The GovernessPROLOGUE
Joohyun
The sound of the doorbell ringing made me jump out of my seat, nearly hitting my knee on the underside of the dining table in the process. I stood up and quickly gathered together my things; a coat, my purse, and an umbrella, just in case. The weather this time of the year was so unpredictable.
I felt proud as I walked towards the front door, in my new outfit. I had spent every last penny to my name on that blouse, that skirt, and those patent black heels.
There was no time for messing around anymore. I had to get this job.
It was all or nothing, now or never. Today, or too late.
Barely having finished taking a deep breath, I opened the door and was greeted by an older gentleman in a fine suitcoat with white gloves and sturdy brimmed hat. We bowed to each other in greeting.
“Ms. Bae?” he said, after we were both standing up straight again.
“Yes, I am she.” I answered immediately.
“Excellent. Come with me,
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