Zayra Choi Yaritú is no ordinary young woman: the daughter of an Indigenous Chiquitana mother and a Latino-Korean father, she bears the mark of two opposite worlds. She grew up between the magic and wisdom of the rainforest… and the relentless discipline of an education abroad.

But when she returns to her homeland, she finds her people on the brink of losing everything. Greed for the resources of the Red Forest has unleashed a silent war—political corruption, hidden threats, and a danger that doesn’t distinguish between allies and enemies.

Haunted by a past mistake, Zayra agrees to a marriage of convenience with Kang Ryu, a brilliant, cold, and principled Korean CEO. He comes to Bolivia seeking to save his family’s company… but what he doesn’t know is that he’s also stepping into a game where power and loyalty are traded with the same cold precision as the gemstones he hopes to export.

What begins as a calculated deal will become a story of unlikely alliances, secrets burning beneath the surface, and a love that could change the fate of an entire people.

In the Red Forest, every decision has a price… and not everyone is willing to pay it.

How far would you go to save what you love… even if it means losing yourself?

This light novel is inspired by the beautiful landscapes and cultures of Bolivia and South Korea. However, the characters, events, and situations portrayed are entirely fictional. Any resemblance to real persons, places, or events is purely coincidental. This content does not intend to represent or reflect the historical, social, or cultural reality of either country. The author disclaims any legal liability arising from the interpretation of these elements.


I haven't forgotten that day. My heart was literally racing when you carried me, but don't get too excited about me telling you that, okay?


I know going down the Sand dunes and carrying me all the way to the car wasn't easy for you at all. 


And well… what happened afterward wasn't easy, either.


Even so, thank you. Thank you for holding me, literally and figuratively. 


That small gesture of yours made me feel special. 


And even though I sometimes complain or get uncomfortable, I want you to know that I value you a lot.


Oh, and I also wanted to tell you the names of the places we visited, in case you were curious.


We went to the Orchidarium, Butterfly Garden, Güembé Biocenter, Noel Kempff Mercado Park, and the Lomas de Arena.


If you want to see them for yourself, here are the official links for each place:


[https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=183434174211045&set=a.183434177544378&locale=es_LA]


Noel Kempff Mercado Park Waterfalls website


[https://sernap.gob.bo/noelkempffmercado/atractivos-turisticos/]


[https://www.facebook.com/ucpnpndlomasdearena91/?locale=es_LA]


It's incredible how many beautiful places there are in Santa Cruz that sometimes even tourists don't know about.


Yes, I remember that day. It wasn't an easy challenge to carry you, but we managed.


I also didn't like what happened afterward.


 After your injury, the trip lost some of its rhythm, and I never got to resolve some questions. 


I had… things I wanted to ask you that were left unsaid.


Thank you for telling me all this. I appreciate it.


P.S. Just so you know, the word Umma means "mom" in Korean.


Chapter 22 - Shared Diary 16.1