Chapter 75 - I won't repeat these words again

Ahn Hana thinks about the time when she found out about the killer. The day of her wedding. Meeting the killer on the same night. The scent of Magnolia on the killer. Baek Han Sol. The connection between her and the 100-days murders. The love letters. Her parents' death. Noh Kyung-Hee. His voice when she was in the coma after the accident. Her first time with the killer. Every word that he spoke to her every time he met her. The fact that he violated her several times at her house and she had no idea. He knew about her secrets codes. Seol A's death and the message to her. He knew her more than she knew herself. That night at Jung Kwang-soo's place. Her escape. Her foolish belief that she could escape him.

She admits that the killer loves her. When she got into the accident after her parents' death, she woke up from the coma because of the man's voice that pulled her out of her miserable state. When she was heartbroken and depressed after qualifying the bar exam, he came to her that night and healed her heart. He loved her so much each time he was with her. She might have continued living with such blinding arrogance toward the world because of him. She found the courage to fight the disease and give birth to her daughter because of the killer's words that night.

He's the only man who understands her thoroughly. He is the one who destroyed her world and helped her rebuilt it. He is the source of her misery. He is the one who has taught her that there is love in pain too. He is the one who can make her body feel so much pŀėȧsurė while giving her the most pain. He wants to be the only resident in her heart.

Ahn Hana didn't leave out any detail. Her voice cracks toward the end of her story. "I am in love with him. But, I don't know how to love him."

Do Sejin is numb to the point that his mind is whirring. Especially, her last words have shattered his soul. He doesn't speak. He doesn't have the strength to get up and walk away. He sits there, unmoving and wan.

Im Jihoon places his hand over her hand and squeezes it sympathetically once before stroking it. "You have been through a lot. I will do everything in my power to find him and your daughter. Stay strong."

She gazes at the large and rough hand that is patting her small hand. She shrinks away from him and asks, "Are you satisfied? I won't repeat these words again."

"Thank you, Lawyer Ahn." Im Jihoon is more than satisfied now. He pulls back his hand. "If the killer contacts you again, don't go to him. Contact the authority first. Don't act on your own. I will talk to the journalist and clear up the things related to your confession on the national TV."

"You are kind, Prosecutor Im," She replies with her usual monotonous voice.

"The public might try to harm you. A crazy killer is more than enough to handle." Im Jihoon sighs. His shoulders are hunched. He places his card in her hand. "If you recall any more detail, give me a call anytime."

Ahn Hana says nothing. She gazes toward the window, deep in thought.

"Mr. Do, you are also closely related to this case." Im Jihoon gives his card to Do Sejin. "Your daughter was taken by the killer. I also have a daughter. If something happens to her, I will go crazy. I will do my utmost to find your daughter. If you find any information or just want to have a talk, I will wait for your call."

Do Sejin nods at him. Im Jihoon leaves the ward quietly. He has a lot to do.