106 The Broken Angel, the Starving Devil, and the Bystander Who Did Nothing (1/2)

Yeo Ri took a deep breath before stepping into the staff room.

Ms. Kim was already waiting for her by the door of the meeting room that was frequently used for the teachers' meetings. However, since the school grounds were virtually empty and no other teacher needed to use it, she had booked it for Yeo Ri's parent-teacher meeting.

”Teacher,” she greeted the older woman politely.

”Student Lee Yeo Ri, you're finally here,” the woman remarked, slightly smiling. She placed down the mug she was holding on a nearby table and ushered her to enter the meeting room.

”I'm sorry for being late,” Yeo Ri apologised with her head bowed.

”Come in,” she says, holding the door open for the younger girl. ”We haven't waited for long, so you don't have to be apologetic.”

”'We'?” Yeo Ri muttered in puzzlement.

She followed her teacher into the room while still in confusion. Was there someone else who was also getting a scolding from Ms. Kim aside from her?

”You're here, Yeo Ri-ah?”

”!!!”

Yeo Ri froze on the spot. Her eyes widened and her stomach dropped at the familiar voice.

Lee Do Joon sat in one of the seats, smiling handsomely. One would not have expected him to be such a despicable person after seeing the smile.

Kim Misun was walking ahead of Yeo Ri, so she had not noticed the girl's reaction.

”D... Dad,” her voice quivered.

Lee Do Joon flashed her another smile. ”Come and sit, Yeo Ri-ah.” Though it seemed warm and kind on the surface, all Yeo Ri could see was the warning behind the smile.

”Let's begin, shall we?” Ms. Kim says as she pulled out a file and placed it in front of Lee Do Joon. She glanced at Yeo Ri who was still standing stock still by the entrance, ”Student Lee Yeo Ri? What's wrong? Sit down.”

”Ah, y-yes,” Yeo Ri hurriedly replied. She wanted to sit as far from the man as she could, but one look from him caused her to stiffen up. Guardedly, she forced herself to sit next to the man; directly in front of Kim Misun.

Yeo Ri clutched her dress tightly, goosebumps rising. She was incredibly afraid.