An Instinctive Proposal (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 29
Yeon Woo couldn’t bring herself to answer and simply froze, staring at Tae Han.
She tried belatedly to decipher the intention behind his question, but she knew it was futile.
She understood better than anyone Tae Han’s tendency never to drop a curiosity until it was fully resolved.
“Since your stomach isn’t showing yet, it doesn’t seem like it’s been very long.”
Tae Han’s dark eyes drifted pointedly toward Yeon Woo’s abdomen.
Instinctively, Yeon Woo covered her stomach with both arms and replied,
“I’m sorry, but that’s my personal life.”
She had to grow shameless.
Even if she’d already fallen into Tae Han’s trap, pretending it wasn’t true to the very end felt like the only way to protect her child.
“I know it’s personal. That’s why I asked you ahead of time to just answer me.”
“That might be difficult.”
At that, instead of pressing further, Tae Han just stared steadily at Yeon Woo.
Not knowing what he was thinking or how much he already knew made her even more uneasy.
Her slender Adam’s apple bobbed nervously.
Meanwhile, from the moment Tae Han resolved to uncover who the father of the child was, he couldn’t exclude himself as a possibility.
According to what he’d learned from Sung Won, a pregnancy bump typically starts showing around the third month.
Yeon Woo, dressed in black slacks with her blouse tucked in, showed no sign of a protruding belly.
It might have been hidden by her clothes, but it was clear she hadn’t been pregnant for very long.
Therefore, he concluded the father of the life inside Seo Yeon Woo was likely none other than himself.
Of course, accepting that realization had required enduring a burning shame at the back of his head and a numbness in his chest.
“If that’s all you needed, may I leave now?”
Considering Yeon Woo’s current physical state, the timing aligned closely with when they’d spent the night together.
“Was that question really so hard to answer?”
“Yes.”
Watching Yeon Woo respond without hesitation, Tae Han’s eyes narrowed slightly.
Her sensitive reaction whenever the child was mentioned now struck him as deeply suspicious.
If the child inside her truly belonged to Choi Gyu Bin, as she claimed, she wouldn’t have any reason to avoid his gaze.
“Alright.”
But he still couldn’t be certain.
If it really was his child, she’d have no reason to hide it.
On the contrary, using the pregnancy as leverage to marry him would actually benefit Seo Yeon Woo.
“Marriage…?”
Tae Han suddenly froze mid-motion.
He’d unconsciously blurted out what had just crossed his mind.
Yeon Woo, who’d been about to rise from the sofa, turned back with a look of disbelief.
“What?”
But Tae Han wiped the thoughtful expression from his face and lifted his head.
“What did I just say?”
“Just now…”
Yet Yeon Woo couldn’t bring herself to utter the word “marriage” in front of him and snapped her mouth shut instead.
“Never mind. I must have misheard. Excuse me, then.”
Yeon Woo quickly bowed her head and turned toward the door.
Her chest had felt tight the whole time sitting across from him. His sudden inquiry about the child’s paternity had stirred all sorts of anxious thoughts.
“What are you doing tonight?”
Just as she reached for the doorknob, Tae Han’s voice came from behind her.
She turned to find him watching her with his usual calm composure.
“I’m not doing anything.”
“Then let’s eat together.”
“No, I…”
“I’ll buy you meat.”
Yeon Woo could only press her lips together, unable to form a reply.
She couldn’t fathom what he was thinking.
“Consider it settled. Go ahead and leave.”
Tae Han stood up, turned away, and left Yeon Woo standing quietly by the door, still clutching the doorknob.
Deputy Chairman’s Office.
Tae Wook, sunk deep into an armchair, gave a short laugh as he listened to Jeon Il Soo’s report.
“She refused and left, you say?”
“Yes, sir.”
Just as expected. He’d never actually anticipated Seo Yeon Woo would accept his proposal.
In fact, it would’ve been troublesome if she had.
“Are you absolutely sure she’s carrying Ki Tae Han’s child?”
“She didn’t deny it, so it seems certain.”
“Suspicion alone isn’t enough. We need concrete evidence.”
Jeon Il Soo gave a slight nod, indicating his understanding.
“Fortunately, she rejected us herself, so we’ll just proceed with our original plan.”
Today’s visit by Jeon Il Soo to Seo Yeon Woo had been Tae Wook’s warning—and his announcement:
You’re already in my grasp, and regardless of whether you accept or refuse my offer, you’ll never have a happy future.
From the start, his suggestion that she keep the child had merely been a trap.
“Lucky for us she’s not too bright.”
There was no way he’d let Ki Tae Han’s bastard live.
Muttering under his breath, Tae Wook interlaced his fingers with a cold smirk.
The reason he hadn’t immediately leaked to the press that Ki Tae Han had impregnated his secretary was simple:
He wanted to inflict the pain personally. Merely breaking a few news stories felt too easy and unsatisfying.
His goal was to repay Tae Han, as cruelly as possible, for all the humiliation and deprivation he’d suffered because of him.
“Then when should we act on the child?”
Tae Wook answered Jeon Il Soo’s question as if it were obvious.
“Last. It’ll be most dramatic if it explodes right when Ki Tae Han is happiest.”
“Ah, yes, that’s absolutely right.”
Jeon Il Soo bowed his head, fully agreeing.
For some reason, his premonition felt promising.
Tae Wook’s eyes flickered with a subtle glint as he gazed past the glittering city lights outside the window.
“Good work today!”
Once again, quitting time had arrived.
Yet unlike usual, Yeon Woo couldn’t get up feeling refreshed; instead, she glanced hesitantly toward the closed CEO office door.
‘I can’t just leave without saying anything, can I?’
Now she felt uneasy about having been too flustered by his offer to buy her meat to respond properly.
While she stood there, torn and indecisive, colleagues leaving work approached her.
“Assistant Manager Seo, why aren’t you going home? If you’re free, wanna join us for a movie? It just opened the other day.”
“No, I’m fine. Enjoy the movie.”
Ji Hyun shrugged, looking disappointed.
“Right, I forgot—you’re not into movies, are you? Got it. See you tomorrow.”
After exchanging “see you tomorrow” farewells, the staff left, leaving the office soon in quiet solitude.
Still, Yeon Woo lingered, unsure about leaving. She couldn’t even explain to herself why she hesitated.
Just then, the CEO office door swung open, and Tae Han appeared.
“Let’s go.”
Watching his back as he strode past her seat, Yeon Woo finally understood why she’d hesitated.
Ki Tae Han was simply a man she couldn’t ignore.
Before she realized it, she’d gotten into his car, clutching her bag awkwardly.
Her bag, filled with magazines, felt heavier than usual.
“Where to?”
“…To Yeontan Dwaejip.”
Hearing her quick reply—as if she already had a place in mind—Tae Han let out a soft chuckle.
“Doesn’t that place get really smoky?”
“They have outdoor seating, so it’s fine.”
As he pressed the ignition button, Tae Han briefly glanced at Yeon Woo to check if she’d fastened her seatbelt.
“You’re quite proactive.”
Adjusting her throat awkwardly at his comment while he turned the steering wheel, Yeon Woo replied timidly,
“Well, since you offered to treat me…”
She bit her lip and turned her head away, too shy to say more.
Truthfully, she did crave meat a little—that appetite surprised even herself.
Familiar night scenery slipped by outside the window.
Though she saw it every day, tonight it felt special—thanks to the nervous excitement of being alone with him.
They arrived at the restaurant quickly.
Since they often came here for company dinners, both settled into their seats with ease.
Thanks to it being a weekday, the innermost spot of the outdoor seating was free.
“Ready to order?”
As always, Yeon Woo ordered pork belly first but requested cider instead of beer.
It was convenient now that Tae Han knew about her pregnancy.
“It feels like it’s been almost half a year since we’ve been here.”
“Has it?”
“Yes. Last time, I really wanted to come here, but we lost the vote and ended up at a salad bar instead…”
She was glad to be back at this longtime favorite, but sitting across from Tae Han while waiting for the meat made her so awkward she couldn’t stop talking.
“You like it that much?”
Finding her endearing, Tae Han’s lips quirked into a slight smile.
Only then did Yeon Woo realize how embarrassing she sounded and clamped her mouth shut.
Soon after, the charcoal arrived.
The downside of outdoor seating was having to light the charcoal right where they sat.
“Be careful—it’s hot.”
During company dinners, she could look away when the charcoal was lit, but not now.
She couldn’t stare at Tae Han’s face, so her eyes inadvertently fixed on the lighter—and with a soft whoosh, the flame sprang to life.
“Mommy!”
Yeon Woo shot up from her seat.
When the staff member looked at her in surprise, she apologized but squeezed her eyes shut tightly.
“What’s so scary about lighting charcoal?”
After the staff left, Tae Han asked with a puzzled expression.
“I’m sorry. I’ve always been especially afraid of fire…”
Explaining herself, Yeon Woo suddenly felt warm and took off her cardigan, draping it over the chair.
She then took a sip of water, hoping to hide her flushed face.
Her father, a firefighter, had died at a fire scene.
Ever since then, even just seeing fire made her feel as if she couldn’t breathe.
Though time had eased the symptoms, she still couldn’t remain calm when fire burned close by.
But that fear was short-lived—the meat arrived soon after.
Surprisingly, Tae Han took the tongs, and Yeon Woo was kept busy accepting piece after piece as he grilled them for her.
She’d assumed she’d have no appetite in front of him, yet the meat kept sliding down effortlessly.
“Don’t eat so quickly. If you get indigestion, you won’t be able to take any medicine.”
Moments later, his hand refilled her empty glass with cider.
Only then did Yeon Woo pause and look up.
“Why?”
“…Nothing. Just thank you.”
His caring—for her, or anyone—was so unfamiliar that she answered awkwardly.
And just as she realized she wasn’t just okay with it but actually thrilled, a familiar voice called out from behind her.
“Huh? President!”
Recognizing the voice, Yeon Woo turned—and her eyes widened.
“Manager Yoon?”
“Oh my gosh, what’s going on? Assistant Manager Seo, why are you here?”
They were female coworkers from the same office.
Now that she thought about it, they’d mentioned going to the movies together earlier—so why were they already here?
It wasn’t exactly a secret, but neither was it a situation she could handle confidently, leaving Yeon Woo speechless—
“President! Why are you treating only Assistant Manager Seo to meat?”
Ever eager to provoke, Yoo Ra called out loudly.
When the male lead is punished by carrying the female lead’s child and having periods like a woman
“I’ve given birth to two children for you, yet you still think about him.
Was I nothing but his substitute to you from beginning to end?”
Synopsis:
Meng Huan, a scumbag who has dated countless girlfriends, transmigrates to a female-dominated country.
Day 1: Whether it’s female dominance or not doesn’t matter. The beauties here are passionate and amorous. Isn’t it easier to date them than in modern times?
Day 2: After a night, Meng Huan discovers the differences in the female-dominated world. Men here actually have chastity locks and menstrual cycles. This hinders his ability to perform, damn it!
Day 3: What’s wrong with sleeping around? I don’t want you to marry me. I’m meant to be a playboy. I don’t care about male virtues… What? You want to drown me in a pig cage? Marry, I’ll marry!
Day N: Meng Huan inexplicably vomits and receives the shocking news of his life… He’s pregnant.
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aah, serim really messed up.
claimed to know everything but in reality know nothing.
allergic reaction could be really dangerous.