The two people, who radiated trust, looked like affectionate lovers. Whether Yuri was in shock or not, both seemed indifferent to the atmosphere.
“Dad! Our dad doesn’t know about the current situation. If he finds out, don’t you think he’ll just stay quiet?”
“Jung Jaehoon. Aren’t you going to settle down?”
“Who’s settling down! What needs to be settled here is not me, but…”
Whether he decided to discard pretense or not, Yuri went crazy and approached Jaein, but before that, Jaehoon stood up.
“If you have something to discuss with Kang Taeseo, meet separately. Get out of my office.”
“Let go! I told you to let go!”
Yuri, who was held by Jaehoon, was chased out of the office. Jaehoon, who locked the door, turned around. What caught his gaze, which was about to be directed at Jaein, was the lively eyes of Kang Taeseo that were fixed on me.
“Ah…!”
Startled by the warmth that enveloped me, Jaein opened her eyes wide.
“It’s okay.”
I closed my eyes at the affectionate and low voice whispering in my ear. Jaein realized belatedly that I was trembling, and that my heart was beating unpleasantly fast.
Feeling the careful touch that gently swept down my back, Jaein recalled the memories. Instead of getting in the car immediately after leaving the Juman Entertainment building, Jaein said she wanted to walk a bit. The man, who looked at her with eyes full of concern, took Jaein’s cold hand without saying anything and led her to the street.
She walked with her mind at ease. Whenever she felt breathless, she stopped. Each time, she felt the warmth enveloping her hand.
And then, she spotted a car standing on the road. Coincidentally, it was the same make and color as the car she had ridden eight years ago, led by Jung Jaehoon.
Her breath caught, and her vision became dizzy. The midday winter sunlight felt incredibly disorienting, and a swaying sensation came over her. As the fear that had been suppressed by added horror rushed in like water, all the strength in her body drained away.
As her vision darkened, and the noise was blocked, the events in the Juman Entertainment representative’s office a while ago unfolded before her eyes.
“I can sue you.”
“…What?”
“Stalking, threats, kidnapping, attempted murder. Various charges.”
“…Jaein.”
“Don’t call me that way. There was never a time when you and I were close enough to call each other by name.”
Jaein’s voice, looking straight at Jung Jaehoon, was lower than usual. Feeling the cold fingertips, perhaps softer, she realized that Taeseo’s large hand, which was squeezing hers more tightly, was there.
“I can make it an issue regardless of the statute of limitations. Sending to prison may be difficult, but I can make you live a similar life.”
“That’s…”
“It’s different from before. I can reveal whatever you did to the world.”
The face she had seen in her dreams was unchanged. The scar on his chin, which wasn’t there before, was still there. Afraid of being caught by Jung Jaehoon, she forcefully spoke each word.
What was Jung Jaehoon’s face like back then? His pain-twisted face was saying that I was the victim. It was saying that the wounds inflicted because you didn’t accept my heart are mine. So you’re the assailant.
“Don’t pretend to be in pain. I am the victim of the incident eight years ago.”
It took eight years to say those words. Even as she spoke, she had to pick her breath to hide her trembling voice.
Breathe. Yes, breathe. How did she breathe?
“It’s okay. Yoon Jaein, you are safe now. Slowly inhale. Now exhale. Inhale again. Exhale…”
Jaein exhaled the breath she had held in at the affectionate voice. The contours of objects gradually became visible in the darkened view. Jaein exerted all her strength not to miss the soothing voice.
The man who embraced her as she was about to collapse had wide yet firm arms. The cozy firmness felt as if it were protecting her from the world.
Jaein breathed calmly as directed by the soothing voice. It was a rhythm like the gentle touch sweeping down her back.
“You’re doing well. You’re doing well. Slowly…”
The man’s arms around Jaein were desperate. He held her tightly as if no cold wind could be tolerated. Yet, the touch that stroked her back and caressed her hair was gentle.
“It’s okay. It’s okay now. No one can harm you.”
“…”
“Good job. Yoon Jaein, you did well.”
“Hu…”
Only then did the surrounding noise become audible. Passing cars, people, music sounds. All kinds of city noises poured into her ears. Amidst the noisy reality, Jaein gradually regained her composure.
As the trembling subsided, her face twisted. The emotions that had swelled, complicated with relief, fear, disgust, and fear, made her choke back sobs. Trying not to be swallowed by emotions, she bit her lip and looked up at the man who held her.
“I…”
“Yeah.”
But he bent his waist more and held Jaein even tighter. There was no gap in his embrace, and from his firm hold, Jaein lifted her head.
Brightness, not darkness. In the moment when the clear azure suddenly met her eyes, a familiar scent belatedly wafted in, bringing a sense of relief.
Kang Taeseo. Realizing who the man was, who embraced her as if he wouldn’t let go no matter what happened, who would protect her no matter what happened, tears welled up in Jaein’s eyes. Jaein reached out and tightly grasped his coat.
“Taeseo, I…”
“Yeah. I’m here.”
“I, huh, I…”
“Yeah.”
“I was scared, huh, I was scared.”
“Sorry. I’m sorry.”
The accident eight years ago, the recovery Jaein underwent alone after waking up from the accident, had nothing to do with Taeseo. Yet, he apologized. As if blaming himself for not being there for Jaein back then.
“Huk, huh…”
“You can cry. Don’t hold back. Crying is living.”
Like vomiting out what was stuck in her chest, she finally burst into tears. On the roadside in broad daylight where numerous people were passing by, Jaein cried like a child.
Eight years ago, there was no one to embrace her when she woke up from the accident.
There were doctors and nurses explaining the surgery progress and cautionary points, but no one told her that she was okay now. No one comforted her, asking how scary it was.
To her mom, who had been admitted to a hospital in Chicago, she couldn’t tell the painful truth. The accident, leaving a scar on her ankle, was not enough; nightmares haunted her for eight years.
“It’s okay. It’s all okay now.”
What was held in my hand, the fragrance that filled the lungs, the warmth felt, and the voice heard—all belonged to one person. Jaein thought it was fortunate that this one person was Kang Taeseo, and she finally released the emotions she had endured for a long time.
That evening, Taeseo stood under the pouring rain. He returned home with Jaein, who was exhausted from crying on the street. After confirming that she had fallen into a deep sleep, he came downstairs.
After asking Director Jang for some tasks related to Jung Jaehoon, he took out a book to control his emotions.
But the letters didn’t register in his eyes. So, he ran on the treadmill for a long time. Throughout the run, he had to bite his tongue several times to hold back the curses that came to mind.
In the end, he spent time aimlessly, dripping with sweat, and came into the bathroom, but it was futile. A few hours ago, Taeseo, pondering once again on what happened in the office of Ju-an Entertainment, clenched his fist.
Top Celebrity Younger Brother Bears Her Child (Female-dominant)
One-line summary: Forced to live stream romance with a top celebrity in a female-dominant world.
Yan Jin transmigrated into a brothel, with a fellow transmigrated junior beside her.
Hearing the obscene words coming from outside, the unfortunate junior covered his ears tightly, his cheeks flushed red, and whispered to comfort her, “Don’t worry, I will definitely help you escape.”
“Don’t worry, I will definitely defend your chastity.” Yan Jin looked at the flawless and delicate features of the unfortunate junior and gently comforted, “Because we have transmigrated into a female-dominant world.”
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Top celebrity Yu Shu suddenly fell into a coma during a concert.
Research scientist Yan Jin fainted in the lab after working overtime.
Two people with no connection were rushed to the same hospital.
Three days later, neither of them had woken up.
Suddenly, the entire nation discovered that a live streaming app had been forcibly installed on their phones.
Upon opening it, they heard the two discussing how to escape from the brothel.
The entire internet was in an uproar.
After the two successfully escaped from the brothel, Yu Shu’s fan group rushed to make a banner and sent it to the hospital overnight.
“Big sister bravely took action to defend the chastity of our idol!”
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When Yu Shu was diagnosed with pregnancy, Yan Jin stared at his belly for a long time.
Covering his stomach, he muttered gloomily, “If you don’t like it, I’ll go get an abortion.”
“It’s not that I don’t like it.” Yan Jin hugged Yu Shu and said softly, “I just feel like I’m not human.”
Yu Shu comforted Yan Jin, “I was already an adult when we got together.”
Yan Jin hesitated, “But you won’t be of legal marriageable age even after giving birth to the child.”
At the same time, a flood of bullet comments appeared in the live streaming room that the two couldn’t see.
[Although it’s inappropriate, I also want a young and handsome boyfriend to have my child.]
①Male pregnancy (highlighted)
The female lead is five years older than the male lead, and the male lead is already an adult when he appears.
