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“Thank you so much for coming. I was thrilled when you agreed to lunch here, and it’s so nice to meet you, Greta, finally.” Mother welcomes us in with enthusiasm, stopping each of us to hug us as we walk in warmly. We were shown into the main living room by the housekeeper, where mother seemed to have been pacing like a restless cat awaiting our arrival. She’s not shy in wrapping her arms around me first, enveloping me in the tightest bear hug, and giving me a cheek kiss before doing the same to Greta. Her enthusiasm for us being here evident in her beaming smile and high energy.

 Greta assured me she wanted to do this and finally meet the woman she used to despise with a mindset of giving her the benefit of the doubt. Seeing the life I once lived, knowing the rules and culture of the wealthy society I came from, getting to know Jyeon and Bryant better has changed her perspective on a few things. Knowing my mother has remorse and genuine feelings