“Min Woo, senior!”
Jae In waved enthusiastically to greet Min Woo.
Taken aback, Seo Yeon turned around and seeing Min Woo approaching, she shot a glance at Jae In.
“Jae In, you’re doing this without telling me?”
“I’m sorry, sis.”
Jae In smiled with twinkling eyes.
She had secretly messaged Min Woo after sensing Seo Yeon’s eased mood as they talked.
Sitting next to Seo Yeon, Min Woo spoke.
“It’s all my fault. I’m sorry.”
“It’s fine. But do you realize what you did wrong?”
To Seo Yeon’s sharp question, Min Woo calmly responded.
“I’m sorry for being swayed by my mother’s words, even for a moment. Let’s skip unnecessary things like wedding presents, and get a house together with the money we’ve saved.”
“…Really?”
“It’s natural for adults to make their own decisions. I’ll make sure my mother doesn’t interfere with our matters in the future. Please trust me one last time.”
Touched by Min Woo’s words, Seo Yeon’s anger subsided.
“Are you sure your mom will let us?”
“I’ll persuade her, whatever it takes.”
“Really?”
“Yes. Just trust me.”
Min Woo took Seo Yeon’s hand and promised.
The eyes of the couple, holding hands, were filled with hearts.
Jae In watched the couple with contentment.
“It’s past 8 already. Jae In, are you hungry? Let’s go eat.”
Min Woo suggested, and Seo Yeon chimed in.
“Yes, Jae In. Regardless of the circumstances, it’s great to meet after such a long time.”
“Yes, sis.”
“I’ll quickly go to the restroom.”
Seo Yeon, perhaps to touch up her makeup, took her bag and left.
Relief washed over Min Woo’s face.
“Thank you, Jae In! Without you, it would have been a big problem. I owe you.”
“It’s nothing. I’m just glad everything turned out okay.”
Jae In replied with a bright smile.
Meanwhile, outside the café.
Na Hee was watching Jae In and Min Woo intently.
‘What a stroke of luck!’
Her eyes sparkled as if she had discovered juicy prey.
She had been on her way to a nearby restaurant for dinner with Woo Jin when she happened upon the sight of Jae In, a thorn in her side, laughing affectionately with Team Leader Na Min Woo.
‘What’s this, Seo Jae In? You claimed you were just close with my team leader, but it seems pretty cozy. Then what about Jo Hyun Joon? Acting all high and mighty and now two-timing? Maybe you’ve been stringing along the team leader too?’
Na Hee, already suspicious of the special treatment Jae In received from Do Hyuk, saw this as a golden opportunity.
‘Once the team leader knows about this, he’ll surely lose interest in Jae In.’
Determined to use this scene as ammunition against Jae In, Na Hee bit her lip.
Woo Jin, noticing her agitation, inquired.
“Are you okay, Na Hee?”
“I’m more than okay. I’m ecstatic!”
Na Hee took one last glaring look at Jae In and walked away.
Jae In arrived home around 10 p.m.
Do Hyuk, perhaps having just returned from work, was drinking water in the kitchen in his coat.
“Manager, did you just get home too? You’ve worked hard until late.”
Earlier in the day, Do Hyuk had said they’d talk again at home.
Was he going to bring up the matter from before and ask how she’d take responsibility?
Jae In stood awaiting his judgment.
Instead of responding, he abruptly asked.
“Did your meeting with the female senior go well?”
“Yes, thanks to you.”
“That’s good. You must be tired, so go and rest.”
“Excuse me?”
Unexpectedly, Do Hyuk let go of Jae In without saying a word.
With surprised eyes, Jae In found herself unable to move from her spot when Do Hyuk added another comment.
“Do you have something to tell me?”
“No, not at all! Manager, please rest well.”
Seeing Do Hyuk’s indifferent demeanor, which was so different from the daytime, Jae In was just taken aback.
‘It’s not mood swings, then why does he keep changing? It’s confusing…’
Jae In tilted her head and headed to her own room.
After being up all night and returning home late, she felt the weight of sleepiness. There was a strong urge to quickly shower and dive into bed.
Then, she remembered that Do Hyuk had also left early in the dawn, so he must be equally tired.
It’s a hassle when there’s only one bathroom.
“Right, Manager, you said there’s no hot water in your bathroom, didn’t you?”
At Jae In’s question, Do Hyuk, who was heading to his room, paused.
“That’s right.”
“How will it be fixed? With it being year-end, it’s hard to take separate leave.”
“Hmm, probably on Saturday.”
“Oh, okay. Manager, it might be inconvenient, but you’ll have to hold out until then.”
Looks like he’ll have to endure until Saturday.
Do Hyuk said, as if he was looking into Jae In’s heart.
“Seo Jae In should shower first today.”
Upon hearing the suggestion to shower from Do Hyuk’s mouth, an image of him, drenched and wearing a bathrobe, popped into Jae In’s mind.
This is unbearable!
Feeling embarrassed, Jae In offered an awkward smile.
“No, it’s okay. I have things to do, so you go first, Manager.”
“Alright then.”
With an indifferent reply, Do Hyuk moved on.
A moment later.
The Villainous Demon Lord Laid an Egg for Her (Female-Dominated)
Several months after transmigrating into a book, Yu Wu found herself facing the demon lord Li You, who could no longer conceal his dragon horns. With one hand on her aching waist and the other gripping a sharp sword, she stared at him.
The demon lord’s eyes were red with fury:
“This is all your doing! Today, I won’t rest until I kill you!”
Yu Wu rubbed her temples. Putting aside the taboo against bloodshed during pregnancy, wasn’t it this very man who willingly walked into her trap that day?!
Warnings:
- Male pregnancy.
- Height ratios are set to mirror typical male-female height proportions.
- Characters include a foot-loving demon lord and an eldest daughter from an immortal family’s concubine lineage.
