Chapter 1: A Garden of Solace

Chapter 1: A Garden of Solace

In a little village near Seoul, Yuri, a bright and pretty girl, lived happily with her father. They enjoyed painting together and collected rice, making their days full of joy. But everything changed when Yuri lost her mother to sickness.

A year after yuri lost her beautiful sister mingi

As the seasons changed, so did Yuri's world. A year had passed since the loss of her sister, and the ache of that absence lingered like a heavy shadow over Yuri's days. The pain was profound, and Yuri found herself navigating a landscape of grief and sorrow.

After the sadness settled over their home, Yuri's dad decided to marry again. This brought an evil stepmother into their lives. Yuri's once-happy world turned dark as her stepmother made her do harsh chores and treated her with cruelty.

After the heart-wrenching losses of her mother and sister, Yuri found herself standing at the precipice of despair. In a moment of profound darkness, the weight of grief became almost unbearable, prompting a fleeting desire for escape. Yuri, for the first time, confronted thoughts of wanting to die..

In the midst of this hardship, Yuri found a secret escape – a garden under a big tree. Wearing her hanbok, a traditional Korean dress, she could be herself there. The rosy glow on her skin couldn't hide the pain, but in that peaceful place, Yuri found comfort in drawing, her favorite thing to do.

One day, her dad brought unsettling news. He said someone wanted to marry Yuri. She was only 19 and didn't want to get married so soon. With a soft plea, she said, "No, please."

Her dad's eyes turned angry, and he walked up to her, giving her a harsh slap. Yuri fell to the ground, hurting not just from the physical pain but also from the realization that her own father seemed to betray her. Her stepmother, with a wicked smile, watched it all unfold, reveling in Yuri's suffering.

In the days that followed, Yuri's life became a constant struggle. The evil stepmother made her do everything in the house, making sure Yuri couldn't catch a break. Yet, whenever she could, Yuri sneaked out to her secret garden, hoping to find a moment of peace.

As Yuri sat under the tree, drawing, her mind echoed with questions. Why did her father change? Why was her stepmother so mean? And why did they want to force her into marriage when she wasn't ready?

Yuri's world felt like a storm, but in the quiet of her secret place, she held on to the hope that things would get better. Little did she know, this was just the beginning of her journey – a journey marked by courage, defiance, and the search for freedom in a home tainted by cruelty.

Yuri and her sister discovered a beacon of solace left by their mother—a magical book titled "Rewind: The Road into Happiness." Its pages held the power to transport them from the depths of sorrow to a realm of joy whenever they needed it........

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