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Another chapter, more trouble for the infamous Sim siblings: Himchan, Daegwang and Seju.

As Himchan finds a box that spells danger, he asks for Daegwang's help to uncover the secrets behind its content. Unity of intentions come in handy when it comes to facing the inevitable changes this discovery brings.

However, the picture can't be complete without Seju, who gets dragged in external drama from apparently unsuspecting people, all when she's supposed to enjoy a rejuvenating holiday with her longtime boyfriend.

Trouble has come for the three siblings once again—it's time to get out of it.

Disclaimer:

This story is an entry for the Open Novella Contest 2025, and it uses the following prompts:

48: "A fake paternity test threatens to tear apart the family you've built, as an imposter seeks to claim your rightful place as an heir."
51: "You find an empty box in your garden overnight. When you investigate, you discover a hidden path that leads to something unexpected."
53: "On your honeymoon, you discover the most shocking truth about your spouse—one that could change everything."
104: "While on vacation, you receive a cryptic message from an unknown sender, throwing your carefully planned itinerary into chaos."
111: "A single night can change everything. Even someone you thought you knew—like your closest friend."
120: "The door that closed to you many years ago has reopened, and now it's up to you to take a chance once more."

This is part of the "Face" saga, and is indeed the fifth chapter as well as a spin-off. It can be read as a standalone; however, if you desire, you can read the previous books to understand even more about the family background of the protagonists.

In some instances, the three protagonists introduce themselves or are introduced through Korean naming customs, which means the surname comes before the first name.

This story is narrated through different points of view. More specifically:
— Chapters 1, 5, 9 and 13 are told in Himchan's point of view
— Chapters 2, 6, 10 and 14 are told in Daegwang's point of view
— Chapters 3, 7, 11 and 15 are told in Seju's point of view
— Chapter 4 is told in Nina's point of view
— Chapter 8 is told in Blythe's point of view
— Chapter 12 is told in Durlene's point of view
— Chapter 16 is told in Saejeong's point of view.

Main characters:

Sim Himchan (male, 40)

Sim Daegwang (male, 38)

Sim Seju (female, 30)

Kevin Salyer (male, 30)

Bernina (Nina) Ha (female, 35)

Blythe Thom (female, 38)

Durlene Horsley (female, 36)

Seo Saejeong (female, 38)