At a daring time past 3 a.m., Jaeho slowly opened his eyes and rose from his bed.
It wasn’t the usual nightmare.
‘What is this dream, after all…’
It was a night of foreseeing a nightmare. It was a natural sequence to fall asleep in a severe sense of loss.
But.
“Peach.”
His heart couldn’t beat any faster. Jaeho walked out of the bedroom to the dining room. He drank a glass of cold water and checked the clock. 3:24 a.m.
Did he drink too much coffee during the day?
Did the whiskey mess up his brain?
“I don’t even like peaches.”
For the first time in years, he had a dream different from the nightmares. Moreover, this new dream didn’t easily fade away. The more he thought about it, the clearer it became.
Under the brilliantly blue sky, there were thick trees standing proudly. Even at a glance, there were large and tempting peaches hanging all over, and Jaeho picked one up and held it in his arms.
That was it.
Why didn’t his heart settle down with such a short dream?
Jaeho silently looked out of the window.
He missed Dajeong. Even enduring it stubbornly for a day or two, now he missed her enough to want to run to her.
Absolutely no thought of parting. It was just a temporary release of Dajeong’s will, whether it was for a year or this year, he planned to go back as soon as she truly settled down. Even if she scolds him, there’s nothing he can do. That’s who he is.
Hoo.
He sighed.
The vivid scent of peaches lingered at the tip of his nose.
Unable to calm his anxious heart, he just wandered around. Unexplainable joy and a sense of loss alternately pounded his heart. Eventually, he slumped onto the sofa.
After a while, looking at the clock, it was 5 a.m. The sky was gradually brightening.
**
The first thing Dajeong saw with her awakened eyes was Kyungmi’s crying face.
Dajeong blinked her eyes and looked around. Ironically, it was a place she knew too well, a single room at Sanmyeongdae Hospital.
“Sister.”
“Da-Dajeong…!”
Kyungmi hugged Dajeong tightly.
“Why on earth…! Without saying something so important…!”
Crying, she repeated that it’s okay, it will be okay, and it will go well. How much it hurt, why didn’t she confide in her, Kyungmi said, apologizing.
“I’m sorry. I didn’t even know you were pregnant, and I said something harsh. I’m really sorry…”
If she had known she was pregnant, she wouldn’t have said something so harsh, she sobbed.
But Dajeong didn’t have the luxury to console Kyungmi’s heart.
“Sister, more importantly, did you see a doctor? How’s the baby?”
Seeing Dajeong’s urgent voice, Kyungmi patted her shoulder as if to calm her and showed her an ultrasound picture.
“You seem to have been stressed a lot. There’s a subchorionic hematoma. Some spotting is also visible. You need to lie down and rest.”
Kyungmi had a curious expression about many things, but she nodded as if not to ask more. The truth was obvious. Who else’s baby could it be?
“Where? How many? What should I do?”
Trembling, Dajeong sobbed.
Seeing Dajeong shaking, Kyungmi gently brushed her bangs.
“Fine. Let’s talk about the baby now. You were hospitalized right after collapsing yesterday, and we did an ultrasound. You woke up a day later. The uterine cervix length is good, and the baby’s position is also good, but it seems there might be some stress-related miscarriage risk.”
“Ah…”
“You haven’t been eating at all. Was it because of morning sickness? You have to eat, even if it’s forced. It’s to protect the baby.”
“…”
“For now, you’re okay. Let’s just keep an eye on the spotting.”
In Dajeong’s hand, holding the ultrasound picture tightly, her strength gradually diminished. Eventually, her arm dropped to the bed.
“…I’m glad my baby is okay… Sister.”
Dajeong spoke in a voice that sounded shattered.
She had been in a sensitive state since parting with Jaeho. She couldn’t sleep, and her loss of appetite made it difficult to eat. She barely managed to eat a bite of bread a day.
Her own condition worried her. Amidst whispering for her baby to endure well, she repeated the state of being unable to sleep well. The baby must have found it hard to endure as well. Meeting a poor mother like her was already a struggle.
Dajeong realized that she couldn’t remain immersed in the sadness of parting for a long time. Now she was a mother, and the safety of the baby was more important than anything else.
Kyungmi said, “The baby is a baby, but I’m more worried about you. Eat well and regain your strength. Since yesterday was your last day of work, take care of your body freely.”
“Yeah.”
“The professor personally examined you. Since he’s paying special attention, everything will be fine.”
“Yeah.”
“But seriously, what’s the plan? Why did you decide to give birth… No. Later. Let’s talk later.”
Exhaling deeply, Kyungmi finished speaking, and Dajeong faintly smiled.
“Sister, don’t say such things. The baby came like a gift when I was alone in the world. It’s my everything. I wouldn’t trade it for anything.”
“…”
“I’ll regain my strength. Give me some food.”
**
Several days passed.
Male lead is a clingy little husband
One-line summary: The male lead is initially an arrogant, noble, love-deprived brat, later a cute, clingy, scheming little jealous one.
Introduction:
One day, Lu Yuner’s soul transmigrates into a female-dominant world. She enters the Imperial Academy and takes up the position of a doctoral instructor, teaching classes and grading schoolwork.
One day, she encounters the young prince Su Qingwan secretly skipping class from the male academy.
As a result, Su Qingwan is punished.
From then on, Su Qingwan sees Lu Yuner as a “thorn in his side”.
But before long, this “thorn” becomes the person he cherishes most, and he goes to great lengths to win Lu Yuner’s affection.
Mini scene 1:
One day, the sun is high in the sky but Su Qingwan still hasn’t gotten up for class.
Servant Xiaoyuan: “Young prince, it’s time for class. You’ll be late otherwise.”
Su Qingwan says arrogantly: “I’m not going. I am the esteemed prince, my status is so noble, why should I suffer this hardship? Besides, isn’t learning all this just to please women? Hmph, they’re not worthy!”
Mini scene 2:
After Su Qingwan falls for someone, he completely changes. He no longer skips class and diligently learns how to be a good husband and father. But he discovers that Sister Yuner is always surrounded by admirers.
Drunk and overcome with jealousy one day, he clings to Lu Yuner, crying beautifully like a pear blossom in the rain.
Su Qingwan: “Qingwan likes Sister Yuner.”
Lu Yuner: “Young prince, you’re drunk.”
Su Qingwan: “Qingwan isn’t drunk. Qingwan likes Sister Yuner, likes you so much, likes you to bits…” Before he can finish, Lu Yuner’s eyes flash with emotion and she leans in closer.
[Reading Guide]
1. The female lead is gentle, gracious, humble and polite but not weak. The male lead is initially an arrogant, noble, love-deprived brat, later a cute, clingy, scheming little jealous one.
2. 1v1, a bit torturous in the beginning but definitely sweet later on.
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