Living Dangerously with a 999-Year-Old Gumiho – Chapter 37

As Yoonhwa and her friends were trying to quietly leave after sorting out what had happened in the park, voices of children and parents called out from the snack stand.

“Come here!”

Hearing that voice, Yoonhwa and her friends exchanged uneasy glances. Anxiety covered their faces. Yoonhwa felt an immediate heaviness in her heart.

She always paid attention when using her abilities, but if their actions had drawn someone’s attention, it could lead to serious trouble.

“Let’s just go and see…”

Yoonhwa said quietly. Hyun responded with as much cheer as he could muster.

“Alright!”

Yoonhwa and her friends walked slowly towards the snack stand. Their steps were heavy and their minds were filled with possibilities.

Upon reaching the snack stand, they were greeted by the children and their parents. Instead of worry or anger, their faces were filled with warm smiles, happiness, and gratitude.

The stand was bathed in warm light, and Eunbi and her parents smiled gratefully at Yoonhwa and her friends.

Eunbi came running with a bright smile as soon as they approached.

“Thank you so much!!”

Her voice was filled with joy and relief.

Seojoon was quietly curled up in a chair in one corner, asleep. His face looked peaceful, and his parents expressed gratitude for their children’s safe return.

“Thanks to you, our family could be reunited.”

“I don’t even know how to thank you…”

Eunbi’s father said, with red eyes that showed emotion.

“Really, thank you.”

“For bringing our children back safely…”

She was so overcome with emotion that she couldn’t finish her sentence.

The snack stand was momentarily filled with gratitude and relief.

However, Yoonhwa and her friends were absorbed in heavy thoughts as they reflected on what had happened during their last encounter with Miryeong.

Yoonhwa cautiously spoke up.

“What happened…?”

“Can you tell us…?”

Eunbi hesitated a little at Yoonhwa’s question, then started to speak, looking at her friends.

“We… went out for dinner.”

“But on our way home…”

“A stranger… took Seojoon and me…”

“Waved some strange object in front of me…”

The child’s voice trembled, and fear glimmered in her eyes.

“And then I… had to follow the woman without being able to do anything…!”

Everyone’s faces were filled with horror at Eunbi’s words.

“We went to that mansion… and she… did something weird to Seojoon…”

“I tried to escape with Seojoon… but…”

“That woman grabbed me with something.”

“I was crying for help, but there was no one around!!”

As Eunbi recounted her story, everyone felt a mix of sadness and anger.

“And Yoonhwa… she asked me to bring your talisman…”

Tears of gratitude welled up in Eunbi’s eyes.

“Really… thank you so much!”

“Yoonhwa, and everyone…”

Eunbi’s parents felt even more grateful as they listened to their daughter’s tale.

“I’m sorry for making you go through all this, Eunbi. Seojoon…”

“I’m so sorry…”

“I won’t let you be alone again…”

They expressed their heartfelt gratitude to Yoonhwa and her friends, pondering how they could repay them.

Eunbi’s father seemed to have a good idea as he smiled.

“So, we’d like to give you a little something in return.”

“If you need anything from our snack stand, feel free to ask at any time.”

“Moreover, if you need accommodation at the inn, you’re welcome to use it for free any time.”

Yoonhwa’s eyes sparkled at Eunbi’s father’s offer. After experiencing tense situations, she realized how hungry she had become.

“Really? Then… we’re