In response to the unusual voice, he quickly packed his bags and came up to Seoul. Then, a shocking sound exploded.
“Kyung-jun, I’m actually pregnant with Jae-ho’s baby. But I’m going to raise it alone.”
If you were to choose the most shocking moment in your life, it would undoubtedly be that day.
Gyeongmi had no way of keeping quiet unless it was her own business. Therefore, she hadn’t spoken about the pregnancy to Kyung-jun. Kyung-jun felt a slight sense of betrayal from his sister.
Feeling overwhelmed, he drank beer all night.
At that time, Dajeong finished organizing the room and came out to the living room to help assemble the table. Kyung-jun sighed as he looked down at the back of Dajeong’s head.
“Why?”
“Just because.”
Although it seemed like everything was already assembled, Kyung-jun, who didn’t put down the screwdriver, pretended to be doing something. The words he had decided on lingered in his throat.
“By the way, Yoon Dajeong. Did you order black bean noodles?”
“Yeah. I ordered them earlier.”
“But why haven’t they arrived?”
“I think the lunch delivery is delayed.”
“It’s fine.”
Kyung-jun stood the table on the floor and looked at Dajeong.
If not now, there would be no chance forever.
“Dajeong-ah, do you remember when I said I would confess later? I want to confess now.”
When Kyung-jun spoke earnestly, Dajeong noticeably panicked. She hastily folded the vinyl that came off the table and tried to get up from her seat.
“Why are you acting like this? It’s awkward.”
Grabbing Dajeong’s arm firmly, Kyung-jun continued speaking.
“Even if you like another man, even if you’re pregnant with another man’s baby, I still like you, Dajeong.”
Dajeong’s pupils shrank.
It was a tremor filled with confusion, not excitement. Kyung-jun understood Dajeong’s gaze and offered a wry smile. Now he could see.
Even if Jae-ho wasn’t in the picture, her eyes didn’t flutter with excitement towards him. That fact wouldn’t change for the next few years.
To you, I’m just a friend.
During our school days, my entire body used to tremble just from your fingers touching me, while you held me with the same temperature as holding a textbook.
Whenever another female student confessed to you, you genuinely laughed and congratulated them.
Was it because I wasn’t your type?
To completely empty the heart filled to reveal you.
“Dajeong-ah, I like you. When you said you broke up with Jae-ho and were pregnant, I thought I could be the father of that child. Even now, my feelings are sincere.”
“What…!”
Dajeong’s bewildered cheeks turned red.
Kyung-jun faintly smiled and instinctively reached out with his hand but hesitated. Now, such trivial physical contact shouldn’t happen anymore. Kyung-jun lowered his arm, remembering the boundaries that should be maintained between friends of opposite genders.
“Even if I don’t look like a man, there’s no other man as comfortable in your life as me. Can’t you try being good with me for once?”
Even though he expected some kind of response.
Even with an emptied heart, a faint hope lingered, making his heart beat fiercely.
Dajeong spoke.
“Kyung-jun.”
Just calling out the name became the answer. Understanding Kyung-jun’s anticipated gaze, Dajeong averted her eyes.
“I’m sorry.”
“…”
“You’re a really good friend and someone precious to me… but not a man. You know that.”
He knew. He already knew.
Since the time when you used to get excited looking at other men. It took a long time to admit that those feelings couldn’t be mine.
So, you, find your happiness.
Ding dong. Ding dong.
“Oh… I think the black bean noodles are here.”
Dajeong’s relieved expression at the awkward conversation being interrupted by the doorbell was evident. This time, Kyung-jun smiled.
Having emptied everything without regrets.
So, finally.
Finally…
Kyung-jun reached out and gently stroked Dajeong’s head.
“Not black bean noodles.”
Actually, Kyung-jun had canceled the delivery when he called earlier.
“What? Then is it jjamppong? I don’t like spicy food.”
That one sentence was so absurd that a wry smile appeared. Anyway, Yoon Dajeong occasionally had the talent to amuse people foolishly. Kyung-jun, with a composed expression, continued speaking.
“It’s not jjamppong either.”
“Then what…”
“I, really like you a lot. That’s the conclusion of my love. And it’s a choice for your happiness.”
Kyung-jun abruptly stood up and headed for the front door. With a smile that held an inexplicable meaning, he raised his hand to the front door and turned to look at Dajeong.
“Dajeong-ah.”
“Yeah.”
“The baby’s dad needs to know about the baby.”
“What…?”
The front door opened.
The chilly winter wind entered every nook of the house, spreading its coldness. Within that wind, the long-missed scent mingled, causing Dajeong to shiver slightly.
Instead of a delivery person, a man with a familiar silhouette entered the house.
It was Jae-ho.
After exchanging greetings with him, Kyung-jun spoke to Dajeong.
“As a mere office worker, how could I take such a long vacation on my own.”
“How did Mr. Jae-ho come here…”
Dajeong’s lips trembled faintly.
“Let’s talk. I’ll go first.”
Kyung-jun left, and the front door closed. Dajeong awkwardly got up and faced him. She had never imagined such a situation.
She had never thought about living without seeing a man forever, but she hadn’t dreamed that he would appear so quickly, and with Kyung-jun’s help.
Dajeong knew that Kyung-jun and Jae-ho had clear differences. How could they be on the same side overnight? She couldn’t comprehend the world of men.
Wh, what should I say?
The harsh words he had conveyed to her were the result of hundreds of repetitions. Cruelly forging the heart was the only way she could utter such words, but now Dajeong had no practiced words at all.
Alright. For now, just tell him to leave immediately…
Jae-ho chuckled.
“For Yoon Dajeong’s happiness, I could break up hundreds of times.”
With a playful smile, he pulled out a postcard-sized piece of paper from his pocket. He held the paper out to Dajeong. Unbelievably, it was an ultrasound photo.
“If it’s for this reason, I can’t stand it.”
“H-How did you get that…”
Dajeong covered her mouth with both hands.
Putting the paper back into his pocket, the man walked up to Dajeong.
“We’ll talk later. Let’s embrace for now. Our little peach.”
An Indifferent Woman is the One Men Desire the Most
One-line summary: The female lead is actually cold-hearted and extremely rational. She has stage-by-stage relationships and won’t two-time, but there will always be someone who secretly likes her.
This novel has the following triggers, so if you’re sensitive to these, please don’t read:
1. The female lead has had many relationships, but she treated each one seriously and broke up properly.
It’s just that the men unilaterally pestered her incessantly. For the female lead, when she doesn’t like someone anymore, she simply doesn’t like them.
(This applies to her relationships with Male Lead 1, 2, 3, and 4 as well, but she’s loyal in each 1-on-1 relationship!)
2. In this novel, Male Lead 2 and the female lead kiss in a car, and Male Lead 1 sees it and beats up Male Lead 2.
The female lead calls the police and sends both Male Lead 1 and 2 to the police station! Male Lead 1 begs the female lead not to break up with him.
3. Male Lead 1 has a gentle appearance but an obsessive personality.
Male Lead 2 has a delicate and soft appearance, slightly green tea-like (two-faced).
Male Lead 3 is a youthful college student and a smart person who has secretly liked the female lead for a long time.
Male Lead 4 is the female lead’s father’s special assistant, a business elite with deep, hidden thoughts.
4. At the beginning of this novel, the female lead has already broken up with Male Lead 1 (Chapter 4) and gotten back together with Male Lead 2 (ex-boyfriend).
5. Enter with caution if you have triggers!!!
