The Hand, The Monkfish by Jo Yong (조용)
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Once upon a time, a beautiful baby girl was born into a wealthy family. She was as beautiful and flawless as magnolias. Her mother loved her so much that she pledge she’d do anything for her baby. She said she would even present to her the sun and the moon.
When the baby started eating solid foods, her mother was thrilled, “My sweet child, I will feed you everything you want to eat. Open your mouth wide like this ahhh”
When the baby started walking, her mother ran hurriedly to where she was. “My sweet child, I will carry you. Come on, hop on my back.”
After raising the baby by always providing her with everything she needed, the mother said this, “My beloved child, I need some rest now. Can you get me some food?”
Then the child spoke, “Mom, I have no hands. I never used them so they’ve vanished.”
“Then my sweet child, can you carry me on your back? My legs hurt.”
Then the child said this, “Mom, I have no feet. You always carried me on yo…