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Beomgyu didn't move at all.
Just lying there, powerless...
Rrrrr ㅡ
A message notification rang on his phone.
There is a high probability that it will be a counselor.
Still, Beomgyu kept his eyes firmly closed.
I was lying down.
I would rather not be in this world...
How convenient...
The listless Beomgyu thought so.
If I had never been born in the first place
He would not have suffered such humiliation.
Domestic violence and child abuse
After living my whole life
Why is there a person called a counselor all of a sudden?
He said he would take into account my pain and all...
What remains in Beomgyu's heart, which is already worn out, is
There was nothing left but a handful of ashes.
dripping-
Someone knocked on his door.
Are you a counselor?
"Detective, please open the door."
Beomgyu opened his eyes at the word detective and jumped up.
He opened the door.
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When I opened the door, a tall man in his 30s stood there.
The man introduced himself, showing his ID and affiliation as proof that he was a detective.
"This is Detective Lee Min-woo, from the investigation headquarters.
I came to question Mr. Beomgyu as a witness.
"Can I come into the house for a moment?"
Minwoo carefully asked Beomgyu for understanding.
"Yes.. Come in.. "
Beomgyu's house was so ruined that it could be said to be a ruin.
It was a haphazard affair.
Minwoo looked around for a while and then picked up a small chair and sat down.
Then he cautiously asked about my recent situation.
"I heard that Beomgyu suffered domestic violence from his biological father, Mr. Kim. Are you getting better now that you're receiving treatment?"
" well, "
Beomgyu said indifferently,
He sat down on his low bed.
"Let me get to the point... Let me put it simply.
"Your biological father, Mr. Kim, have you always had a lot of debt?"
Minwoo asked sharply.
"It just seemed like the loan was very urgent.
But... it's just my guess."
"In fact, Mr. Kim, Beomgyu's biological father,
He was recently arrested in connection with drug distribution.
I started looking into it,
I just found out he was a domestic abuser before. But I'm asking because I feel like his debt history is a bit suspicious.
"I have been in a small room since I was little.
I was incarcerated. So, I can't be of much help with my father's case. I have a suspicion, but no evidence.
Because it's always right..."
"All evidence, whether circumstantial or physical, is welcome.
Even if it's a suspicion, if you somehow infer it and find evidence, that's it."
Minwoo spoke skillfully and leisurely.
It seemed like he had been through a lot of things like this.
"As far as I know, my father went on a gambling expedition a long time ago. I think it was an overseas expedition."
"It's gambling..."
Minwoo carefully wrote down Beomgyu's words in response to the unexpected answer.
"Do you remember where you went?"
"I only know Hong Kong and Macau"
"There really is no such thing as a life sentence."
Minwoo said, clicking his tongue.
Beomgyu still didn't respond
As old memories slowly surfaced,
My complexion darkened without me realizing it.
"Beomgyu,"
Beomgyu didn't answer.
" .. "
"If you have trouble recalling old memories,
You can leave it alone. "
"It doesn't matter. I'm now..."
What do I do now?
Beomgyu thought carefully about what he had said.
I thought about it.
I am now ....
what...?
In the past... to survive my father...
I, who was blinded by the desire to survive,
Now, without any hope...
I was living a listless life without any purpose.
Wouldn't it be better if I disappeared now?
Will there be anyone who will mourn me when I die?
"Beomgyu."
Minwoo called him softly.
" yes. "
Beomgyu answered.
"Be honest with me.
Are you mentally exhausted? "
" yes. "
"Do you know that it all shows in your expression?"
Beomgyu frowned for a moment.
Can you see all my thoughts?
"Beomgyu, how old are you?"
"I'm 17 years old.."
"I'll buy you a hamburger set after we finish,
"Put on your padding and get ready to go out."
Minwoo was suddenly trying to finish the investigation.
Beomgyu was embarrassed by those words.
What is this...??
Minwoo looked at the blank-faced Beomgyu and snickered.
"Get ready quickly. I can't give you much time."