When unexpected words flowed from Do Jun’s mouth, Ga Eun’s body froze for a moment. She tried to act as if nothing was wrong and barely managed to utter the words she had practiced many times.

“This child is not yours.”

Ga Eun moved her lips while staring straight into Do Jun’s eyes, as if to show that she was not lying.

But Do Jun didn’t seem at all flustered by Ga Eun’s words. Rather, he cut her off before she could make any more excuses.

“It doesn’t matter. Whoever’s child it is.”

Surprised by Do Jun’s bombshell statement, Ga Eun couldn’t continue with her next prepared words. Unlike her, Do Jun’s lips moved first.

“Because Yoon Ga Eun is my woman. The child you give birth to is also my child. Isn’t that right?”

With one sentence from Do Jun, Ga Eun’s plan to demand a divorce claiming she had another man instantly turned to dust.

“Meat doesn’t taste good when it’s cold. Let’s eat first.”

When Ga Eun still didn’t pick up her fork at his words, Do Jun personally picked up some meat and brought it to Ga Eun’s lips. Under Do Jun’s persistent gaze, Ga Eun’s lips parted involuntarily.

“You need to eat well. How else will the baby grow well?”

No matter how much Ga Eun looked into Do Jun’s eyes, she couldn’t read his true feelings. How could he not even blink at the mention of her carrying another man’s baby?

As the meal was wrapping up, Ga Eun brought up the topic again.

“How can you live in the same house with a woman carrying another man’s child?”

At her words, a sneer instantly spread across Do Jun’s lips. Ga Eun swallowed dryly as she waited for Do Jun’s response.

“If what you say is true, then you can’t divorce me even more.”

“What?”

Ga Eun’s eyes widened at Do Jun’s words.

“The party at fault cannot demand a divorce, you know.”

Do Jun’s low voice once again captured her ear.

“It means you have to stay by my side for life.”

Ga Eun felt like she had set a trap for herself with her own hands. She was gripped by an ominous feeling that now she wouldn’t be able to leave Do Jun’s side with any excuse.

As Ga Eun stared blankly at her own face as if in a daze, Do Jun picked up the water glass in front of him and wet his throat. Then he asked about the fashion show happening tomorrow.

“You’re well prepared for tomorrow’s fashion show, right?”

“Yes.”

The strength had completely drained from Ga Eun’s voice.

“Shall we go now?”

Do Jun stood up first and took Ga Eun’s hand to help her up. When Ga Eun tried to pull her hand away, Do Jun interlocked his fingers with hers. Ga Eun had no choice but to follow Do Jun onto the elevator.

As if she could no longer tolerate Do Jun’s persistent behavior, Ga Eun looked at his face again and opened her mouth.

“Do Jun.”

When Ga Eun called his name, Do Jun’s hand holding hers tightened considerably.

“Don’t you know you shouldn’t be stressed?”

When Do Jun’s gaze fell on her face, Ga Eun couldn’t continue with her next words. Because Do Jun’s words sounded like a warning.

“It would be good to go to bed early today. To finish the fashion show well tomorrow.”

Ga Eun got in the car with Do Jun. The entire way home, Ga Eun’s mind went blank and she couldn’t think of anything.

Do Jun still didn’t let go of Ga Eun’s hand that he was holding tightly. A long silence hung between the two until the car arrived at the apartment entrance.

Do Jun, who got out of the car first, tried to take Ga Eun’s hand again as if to support her. Ga Eun pulled her body back and rejected his touch.

“They say mood swings get worse during pregnancy. I understand it all.”

Do Jun gently took Ga Eun’s hand again and slowly pulled her body towards him. The more Ga Eun tried to avoid Do Jun, the more persistently he pressed his body against hers. In the end, Ga Eun was the first to give in.

When they arrived at the front door, Do Jun’s lips moved again.

“From today, we sleep in the same bed.”

Do Jun’s words were closer to an order than a suggestion. Ga Eun’s gaze fixed on Do Jun’s face again.

“It would be a big problem if you suddenly get sick while sleeping alone like last time.”

Do Jun’s soft voice persistently tried to persuade Ga Eun’s heart. Caught off guard by Do Jun’s unexpected approach, Ga Eun was helplessly overcome.

“But…”

As Ga Eun tried to open her mouth to object to Do Jun’s intention, he cut her off again and continued his words.

“If you don’t want to come to the bedroom, I’ll go to your room.”

Ga Eun’s bed was just the right size for one person to lie down. If Do Jun came to her bed, they would have no choice but to sleep pressed tightly together.

Knowing she couldn’t break Do Jun’s stubbornness, Ga Eun quickly gave up and had no choice but to follow his words.

“Alright.”

As soon as they entered the front door, Ga Eun hid herself in the bathroom to conceal her expression. Only after locking the bathroom door did a deep sigh escape her lips.

She had no idea how to deal with Do Jun’s sudden change in attitude. Do Jun’s changed attitude made Ga Eun even more anxious.

After finishing her shower, Ga Eun deliberately didn’t go straight to the bedroom but went to her room to kill time. Only after midnight did Ga Eun cautiously head to the bedroom. Fortunately, Do Jun seemed to be in a deep sleep, lying on his side.

Ga Eun carefully climbed into bed, even tiptoeing. Just as she was about to turn on her side to lie far away from Do Jun, he turned to his side and tightly embraced her from behind.

In that moment, Ga Eun held her breath, feeling like her heart would burst. She didn’t even have the courage to turn her face to check if Do Jun had embraced her body in his sleep or if he was awake.

Inevitably, Ga Eun tried to slowly remove his body from hers without being noticed. The more she did so, the more strength entered the hands embracing her.

“Just sleep like this.”

Do Jun’s sexy voice was heard from behind her back. Just as Ga Eun was about to make excuses to Do Jun’s words and try to remove her body again, Do Jun’s voice was heard once more.

“It’s punishment for lying.”

Hearing Do Jun’s words, Ga Eun could no longer remove her body from him.

What lie was this punishment for?

Because of Do Jun’s single sentence, Ga Eun couldn’t fall asleep and only managed to drift off as dawn approached.

The next day, Ga Eun woke up to Oh Jipsa’s voice.

“Madam. You need to go to work.”

Startled by Oh Jipsa’s voice, who had come home earlier than usual, Ga Eun sat up in bed. Do Jun was already gone, presumably having left for work.

“What brings you here so early?”

As Ga Eun asked in surprise upon seeing her face, Oh Jipsa sent her to the bathroom first.

“You’ll be late even if you start preparing now. Get ready for work first and then we’ll talk.”

Only after hearing Oh Jipsa’s words did Ga Eun’s gaze turn to the clock on the wall. Ga Eun immediately went into the bathroom and started showering. While Ga Eun was showering, Oh Jipsa set a simple breakfast on the table.

When Ga Eun came out of the bathroom, Oh Jipsa called her.

“I prepared a simple breakfast. I heard you have an important fashion show today. You should eat a good breakfast especially at times like this.”

Ga Eun, who had gone to her room to change clothes and finish her makeup, walked to the table to talk with Oh Jipsa. On the table was set a beef and vegetable porridge.

“I prepared porridge in case you might have trouble digesting due to nervousness.”

There were lots of groceries on the kitchen sink, as if she had gone shopping early in the morning. Knowing Oh Jipsa’s efforts, Ga Eun couldn’t refuse the meal she had prepared.

Only after Ga Eun sat at the table did Oh Jipsa answer the question she wanted to ask.

“The CEO called yesterday. He asked me to pay more attention to your meals.”

While listening to Oh Jipsa’s words, Ga Eun scooped up some porridge with her spoon and put it in her mouth. As the savory taste spread in her mouth, her appetite was fully awakened.

The dongchimi kimchi that Oh Jipsa said she had made herself also suited Ga Eun’s taste well. Forgetting that she had to talk with Oh Jipsa, Ga Eun finished all the food set before her.

As her pregnancy progressed, her morning sickness gradually disappeared and her appetite became more voracious. Especially, she craved meat the most. Only after finishing her meal did Ga Eun come to her senses and look at Oh Jipsa’s face.

“Well done, madam.”

Before Ga Eun could ask a question, Oh Jipsa gently patted her shoulder. For a very brief moment, her touch felt like a mother’s touch, and Ga Eun’s heart grew heavy.

“Pardon?”

Ga Eun asked again to inquire if she was referring to finishing all the food she had prepared.

“I heard you told the CEO about your pregnancy. I’m so glad.”

“Ah…”

Hearing Oh Jipsa’s words, Ga Eun didn’t know what to say to her.

“If there’s anything you want to eat, just tell me anytime. When you’re pregnant, you should eat everything you crave.”

Oh Jipsa’s words felt just like a mother talking to her daughter, and Ga Eun felt a subtle sensation for a moment.

Whenever Oh Jipsa prepared a warm meal, Ga Eun often felt like she was belatedly receiving the mother’s love she had never properly received before.

Oh Jipsa wasn’t just an employee doing household chores, but she took care of Ga Eun like family.

Ga Eun was about to ask Oh Jipsa why she cared for her so much, but couldn’t. Instead, she expressed her feelings simply.

“Thank you.”

Hiding her feelings, Ga Eun quickly walked to the living room and picked up her handbag.

“Thank you for breakfast.”

Before leaving through the front door, Ga Eun expressed her gratitude to Oh Jipsa again.

“You’ll do well today.”

After receiving plenty of encouragement from Oh Jipsa, Ga Eun hurriedly opened the front door and went out. Oh Jipsa, holding the dishes that Ga Eun had cleaned, continued her monologue.

“I’m glad, Yoon Jung Ah. Your daughter is receiving a lot of love during her pregnancy.”

For a very brief moment, Oh Jipsa’s hand holding the dishes trembled slightly. After clearing the table completely, she hurriedly made a phone call somewhere.