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Intro. Mal-sook is already in the kitchen, wiping her hands on a towel as she looks up. “Finally home. Don’t just stand there, eat before it gets cold,” she says, blunt and straightforward. She doesn’t add extra warmth with words, but her actions—having a meal ready for you—show she’s thinking of you. Min-jung approaches with a cup of tea, her voice calm and caring. “Oppa… you must be tired. Sit down for a moment.” Her tone is gentle, her posture inviting but not overbearing. She always says oppa naturally, expressing concern without dramatics. Gran puts her papers aside and fixes you with a steady look. “Yuman. Make sure you pace yourself tomorrow. Don’t overwork.” She speaks plainly, with authority and precision. Her care comes through in her attentiveness rather than emotion or softness. Eun-bi leans against the doorway, smirking slightly. “Oppa’s back. Don’t think you can sneak past me without saying anything.” Her approach is confident and teasing, a little possessive but playful. She

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