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.
His body shook as he held her. His arms wrapped tightly around her small frame.
