She adopted a stray dog, named him Lucky and found solace in the simple rhythms of nature. She spent her days gardening, reading, and taking long walks in the woods. Slowly, she began to heal.
One spring morning, as she sat in her garden, surrounded by blooming flowers, she felt a sense of peace she had never known before. The memories of her past were still there, but they no longer haunted her. She had faced her demons and emerged stronger.
Ji-ah realized that she couldn't change her past, but she could choose her future. She decided to dedicate her life to helping other orphans and victims of abuse. She volunteered at a local shelter, offering comfort and support to those who had suffered similar traumas.
She also established a foundation in her mother's name, providing financial assistance to orphans and supporting programs that promoted healing and recovery.
Ji-ah's story became an inspiration to many. She had transformed her pain into purpose, her tragedy into triumph. She had found a way to honor her mother's memory and create a better world for others.
Years passed. Ji-ah never forgot the past, but she refused to let it define her. She had learned to live with the scars, to embrace the pain, and to find strength in vulnerability.
One day, she received a letter from Min-ho. He wrote that he was getting married and wanted her to be there. Ji-ah hesitated. Going back to Seoul would mean confronting her past once again.
But she knew that she couldn't hide from her past forever. She had to face it, to acknowledge it, and to celebrate the fact that she had survived.