The back was chilly and pitiful, making her heart ache for some reason.
That strange premonition raised its head again. Dajeong tried hard to shake off her uneasiness, looking down at the cup of green tangerine tea in front of her. But her heart pumped irregularly in an odd rhythm.
“We. Actually should’ve seen it earlier, but it’s a bit late.”
A few men who came with Oh Chaewon emptied the small coffee shop, discussed with the owner, and turned off the sign. Dajeong didn’t even have time to properly watch the spinning wheel of lights.
Finally, only the two of them were left.
“It’s done.”
Oh Chaewon smiled satisfactorily.
Dajeong raised her gaze and looked at Oh Chaewon’s face, which was as pretty as a doll, with a guarded expression. Even a kindergarten student could tell it wasn’t a place for pleasant conversations. Suppressing her trembling insides, Dajeong opened her mouth.
“What’s the matter?”
There was no need for a futile counter-argument about how they found out about her home. Thanks to Jae-ho, Dajeong experienced firsthand how far a conglomerate could go. If they set their mind to finding out, they could know a lot of things.
Oh Chaewon smiled brightly. It was a genuine, unadorned smile.
“You must be surprised, I know.”
“Yes. It’s quite unsettling.”
“I’m sorry. As a celebrity, I have to approach cautiously.”
Oh Chaewon apologized sincerely.
“And I’m sorry about the pension incident. The apology video was sincere too. I feel really sorry to Yoon Dajeong in many ways.”
Her voice was quite polite.
“You didn’t come here to apologize, right?”
Dajeong felt uncomfortable because Oh Chaewon was more polite and prettier than she had expected. Due to pregnancy hormones, she was bothered by her skin troubles that seemed to keep coming up.
“Oh.”
Oh Chaewon nodded slightly.
“I’m sorry. You must be busy.”
The woman bit her upper lip slightly and, as if making up her mind, began to speak.
“You might have noticed, but I like Jaeho oppa.”
…The term ‘oppa’ stung. Instead of answering, Dajeong fidgeted with her cup.
“It’s been a while. I’ve had a one-sided crush since the filming of the drama. I know. I like him on my own.”
“…Yes.”
“But, as you know, I’m the third-generation daughter of Samhu Corporation, and people like us must listen to our elders at home absolutely.”
People like us.
People within the boundaries where Dajeong couldn’t enter.
Her mouth tasted bitter.
“Coincidentally, we got along well at home, so it seems like I’ll be marrying oppa.”
The sharp blade passed swiftly over her heart.
“!”
“Our father proposed, and Chairman Lee Heontae accepted. Actually, I have no reason to refuse. After all, he’s a man I’ve liked for a long time.”
There was no falsehood in Oh Chaewon’s calm confession. Dajeong’s brain felt chillingly numb.
“…So I came. Miss Yoon Dajeong.”
Oh Chaewon stared silently at Dajeong, as if she had finished saying what she had to say. A long silence fell between them.
“What does it mean?”
Finally, Dajeong asked.
“I want to hear what Miss Yoon Dajeong thinks and what she plans to do.”
“Is my… opinion important?”
Dajeong replied with a short sneer. Every time she spoke, her heart thumped. That made the unexpected answer sound surprising.
“Yes, it’s important. Since I can’t force you to leave.”
Dajeong’s pupils began to shake slightly.
“People on this side often have affairs even after marriage. If oppa says he’ll do that, and if Miss Yoon Dajeong wants it too, I can’t stop it.”
“…”
“Even though I will be the one marrying him, he likes Miss Yoon Dajeong. I know. I’ll live a half-hearted married life, and thanks to that, I might be a bit unhappy.”
“…”
“But it doesn’t seem like you, hiding in the shadows, will be happy either.”
She raised the cup and took a sip. If she didn’t do something, tears seemed to pour out like a waterfall. Dajeong gulped down the lukewarm green tangerine tea.
Yet, her vision kept getting blurry.
“You probably already know, but the current situation isn’t favorable for Oppa. If the motion for dismissal is approved at the shareholders’ meeting, the succession structure will completely change. Jaeho needs a new force that will support him.”
Oh Chaewon didn’t explicitly mention that this force was herself.
“Chairman Lee Heontae wanted to get engaged first. You’re exceptionally beautiful.”
“……. ”
“If that happens…”
Oh Chaewon stretched the end of her words, lifting the cup.
“If Yoon Dajeong decides to stay even after that…”
The gaze that had been looking at Dajeong gradually lowered, focusing on her belly.
“Then, Yoon Dajeong. What do you plan to do about the child?”
“!”
Thud.
Dajeong thought her heart had finally hesitated.
“If you wish to raise the child as Taemyung’s, I promise to provide an environment no less than enviable. I assure you.”
A spark ignited in the eyes that had been suppressing trembles.
“What an absurd thing to say…!”
Even the baby’s father didn’t know this fact. When did this woman investigate me? For all I know, she might not even leave hospital records for the baby.
“You purchased folic acid.”
Oh Chaewon ended the uncertainty with just one sentence.
“How I found out is less important than the future, isn’t it? We need to think about the child’s future. Don’t we?”
Oh Chaewon kindly handed over a few tissues.
“As for Chairman’s opinion on marriage, Oppa doesn’t know yet. I was told not to say. I thought it would be more appropriate to talk to Yoon Dajeong first.”
Dajeong glared at Oh Chaewon.
“I respect Yoon Dajeong like this.”
Oh Chaewon slowly blinked her long eyelashes while looking at Dajeong.
Although a hint of disdain passed through her eyes, the torn Dajeong couldn’t bring herself to respond. When the woman mentioned the child, she couldn’t think of anything.
“…Even if it’s Jaeho’s child, it’s my child too. I will give birth and raise it. Who do you think you are to say such things to me?”
Male lead is reincarnated to save his wife
I’ve also read this one twice already. The female lead is kinda soft and gets embarrassed easily—not really my type, but the plot is definitely worth reading. Hurry up and read it, y’all!
Intro
When Shen Yuan encountered Su Jin again in his previous life, she had already become the Prime Minister of the current dynasty. As for him, the former top young master of the capital, he had long since fallen into the abyss, becoming a singer on a pleasure boat.
After a song ended, he was redeemed and sent to the Su Residence.
Su Jin respected and cherished him, gave him a roof over his head, and bestowed him with warmth. Shen Yuan fell deeper and deeper, but before he could express his feelings, Su Jin passed away.
Shen Yuan died to follow her in death, but instead, he returned to when he was fifteen years old.
At that time, he was not yet engaged, and Su Jin was just a poor scholar.
Shen Yuan gritted his teeth, casting aside all his pride, and thought of ways to coax and entice her every day.
The colder and more indifferent Su Jin was towards him, the more proactive Shen Yuan became.
He was not afraid of being mocked by the world, only wanting to marry his Wife-master early, to hold her hand and never let go for a lifetime.
[Note: This story will not specifically point out the male lead’s reincarnation time point; it’s all in the details. Whenever you feel that the male lead is acting strangely, he has most likely been reincarnated.]
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