Da Hyun was stressed out by Ji Yeon’s relentless messages. She considered blocking her but then she wouldn’t be able to read the messages.
Da Hyun didn’t delete Ji Yeon’s texts, leaving them untouched.
She had thought about suing Ji Yeon if things got out of hand, but that would turn into a messy fight.
Before getting pregnant, she might have pretended to welcome Ji Yeon, but now, with a child on the way, she didn’t want that.
She longed for peace. She wanted to quietly prepare for childbirth in tranquility.
[Dash] Hey, I know you’re reading my texts. [Dash] Are you sure you won’t regret not listening to me? [Dash] You might end up thanking me on your knees.Da Hyun skimmed through Ji Yeon’s messages.
They were sent every 5-6 hours.
Since Ji Yeon was turned away from her house, Da Hyun hadn’t had a quiet day.
[Dash] Isn’t it about time we met? Why do you think I’m spending my time on you?Why did Ji Yeon want to meet in person instead of just texting?
“Probably found a topic to provoke me.”
Da Hyun rarely responded to Ji Yeon’s texts.
Ironically, this time she was curious about what Ji Yeon wanted to say.
Da Hyun pondered for days. She hadn’t told Min Hyuk about Ji Yeon’s behavior. He would surely advise her not to meet Ji Yeon, especially for the baby’s sake.
“Sigh.”
She didn’t want to meet Ji Yeon either.
Only Min Hyuk and Yul knew about her pregnancy. If she met Ji Yeon and showed signs of morning sickness, it would be a disaster.
If Ji Yeon found out, inevitably, Soo Cheol would learn about her pregnancy.
“It’s not the right time yet.”
Soo Cheol mustn’t know about Da Hyun’s child yet.
Da Hyun avoided going out to keep away from Soo Cheol and Ji Yeon.
She planned to delay revealing her pregnancy as long as possible.
“Ma’am, shall I bring you some tea?”
“Yes, thank you.”
Da Hyun noticed Min Hyuk had been increasingly anxious lately.
He always called often, but it had become more frequent recently.
He seemed worried about how Soo Cheol might react.
“But I’m his daughter, would my father really do something to me?”
While she said it wouldn’t happen, deep down, she knew Soo Cheol might, given his prioritization of the company over family.
Da Hyun wanted to go out to the second-floor balcony but didn’t dare in the cold, fearing she might catch a cold. Instead, she gazed out the window.
“It would be beautiful if it snowed.”
Just looking at the snow accumulating on the balcony would make her happy.
Da Hyun temporarily put the bothersome thoughts of Ji Yeon out of her mind.
Next year, it wouldn’t be just the two of them looking out the window, but three. The room, currently barren, would be filled with baby items.
Imagining Min Hyuk awkwardly holding the baby brought a smile to her face.
He would love, cherish, and protect the child.
Da Hyun gently placed her hand on her still-flat belly.
In a few months, her belly would swell up like a ball.
Feeling the baby move, she would live each day in happiness.
Buzz [Dash]
Da Hyun, lost in her happiness, checked her phone in her hand.
It was Ji Yeon.
[Dash] I’ve sent you over 20 texts and called over 15 times. Should I come to your house again? You seem blind to everything since you’ve got your brother-in-law backing you. Fine, I’ll meet him first. No need to talk to you if I talk to him. I should’ve met him sooner, right?Da Hyun narrowed her eyes as she read the message. Ji Yeon was now threatening to involve Min Hyuk. Da Hyun’s temples throbbed with irritation.
Meet him and no need to talk to me?
“Why?”
What would change if she talks to Min Hyuk?
Da Hyun glared at Ji Yeon’s text, her chin firmly set.
“Fine, let’s meet and hear her out.”
One ear in, one ear out, that would do.
Ji Yeon’s condescension and insults were nothing new to Da Hyun.
Da Hyun wanted to continue ignoring Ji Yeon, but the text about meeting Min Hyuk changed her mind.
She didn’t want to burden Min Hyuk any further.
He was already suffering enough because of Soo Cheol.
“There’s no need to add Han Ji Yeon to that.”
Hesitantly, Da Hyun replied to Ji Yeon.
[Dash] Alright, let’s meet. But I’ll decide the place and date.After sending the reply, Da Hyun turned her head at the sound of footsteps ascending the stairs.
“Madam, why are you still standing there?”
“The weather is nice.”
“Do you want me to bring a chair so you can sit comfortably? What if you get dizzy from standing too long?”
The employee looked at Da Hyun with concern, still standing as before.
Da Hyun picked up the handle of the teacup from the tray.
“No, I was just about to go to my room.”
“Yes, Madam. Are you feeling better today?”
The employee cautiously inquired about Da Hyun’s morning sickness. Whether instructed by Min Hyuk or not, the employee frequently checked on Da Hyun’s condition since her pregnancy.
But Da Hyun didn’t find the questions uncomfortable. She was thankful for being cared for.
“Yes, as long as there’s no smell, I’m fine. My stomach is still a bit queasy though.”
“Let me know if you need any help, Madam.”
“Thank you, Aunty.”
My Step-brother Is Obsessed With Me (Female-dominant)
A gentle female protagonist vs pitiful in the early stage, and a sick male protagonist in the later stage
Cheng Songer transmigrated into the body of a vicious cannon fodder female supporting character with the same name as her in a female-dominant novel.
In the original story, the cannon fodder female supporting character was inhumane, committing domestic violence, gambling excessively, being lustful, and even wanting to sell her stepbrother to a brothel for money.
As luck would have it, she just happened to transmigrate at this time.
Seeing Cheng Qingzhi biting his lip, enduring the tears in his eyes, looking pitiful, her heart softened.
She stuffed the money back into the Madam’s hand and reached out to him.
“Brother, come home with me.”
