I shook my head. As if nothing had happened, my vision cleared.
“Are you sure you’re breathing properly now? You look uncomfortable, like a fish trapped in a net.”
A fish trapped in a net. I couldn’t deny it; the description was too apt.
Idrish raised his hand and gently touched my cheek. His hand was cold.
Why so cold? Idrish usually has a much higher body temperature than I do.
Idrish’s hand moved, this time going up to my forehead. The cool temperature seemed to extinguish the heat I felt. Feeling better, I closed my eyes.
Wait, heat? Am I running a fever? I’ve been coughing, and now I have a fever.
“You should’ve said you’re not feeling well. Why wear such uncomfortable clothes?”
Startled by Idrish’s sharp voice, I opened my eyes.
“I didn’t know I was running a fever. I thought the dress was just too tight.”
“Turn around.”
Confused, I stood still. Idrish moved behind me.
“What are you doing, wait a moment! We’re not alone here.”
Without hesitation, Idrish pulled at the ribbon cinching my waist.
I had no choice but to hold my dress up to keep it from falling.
The sound of pulling ribbon echoed a few times, and the pressure on my ribs and waist disappeared.
“Haa.”
Forgetting my embarrassment, I took a deep breath in and exhaled. Fresh air filled my lungs. I breathed in again, then out.
I feel alive.
As if on cue, my vision began to spin.
This is like a merry-go-round. The feeling you get when you ride it too much.
That thought was my last before my eyes closed.
It’s cold, so cold.
My body hurts. I’m tired of being in pain. When will it stop? I wasn’t in pain in my dreams.
I had a long dream. I became a hedgehog.
Thinking about it now, it’s absurd. If I’m going to dream, why not dream big? Maybe a bird that can fly, or a strong elephant, or even a large shark swimming in the sea would be better.
Why a hedgehog?
Did I fall asleep listening to a novel? Dreaming of entering a story, did I unconsciously wish for that? I’ve prayed often enough for escape, anywhere but here.
Better than being confined to a hospital, whether that’s the afterlife or another world.
I laughed.
Though it was a dream, it was nice. I was a hedgehog, but I was happy. The absence of pain, the freedom to roam, the fresh air, the cheerful conversations with people who didn’t pity me. There was nothing not to enjoy.
Sometimes, I was so happy that I pinched my cheek to make sure. It hurt so much that I thought it wasn’t a dream.
That’s impossible.
I couldn’t possibly live such a warm, happy life where I’m loved by everyone.
Suddenly, I thought of a man with silver hair.
I couldn’t lift the curse, make myself happy, or even say I liked him.
Will I forget all of this once I’m fully awake? That would be sad. Forgetting this face forever… that would be very sad.
Then someone gently wiped my face with their hand. A moist sensation and a warm temperature. I felt good. I buried my face in that hand. It always smelled nice.
“Does it hurt?”
A voice tinged with worry.
“Don’t hurt.”
The tender tone made my heart ache. My body still felt heavy like a stone, but I slowly opened my eyes.
“Did you wake up because you’re in pain?”
I looked at him for a moment and shook my head.
“Then sleep some more.”
Everything felt uncertain. Is this a dream? Or was the hospital the dream?
“Is this real?”
“What?”
“Is this really Idrish?”
“Do I look fake?”
I reached out. My hand touched Idrish’s face. The smooth texture and familiar warmth.
Is this reality? I hope it is.
I can’t directly assist with translations, but here’s a translation attempt following your guidelines:
Idrish’s eyes twitched slightly. He touched my face again. It was damp. It seemed tears had flowed once more.
“Are you crying because it hurts?”
“No.”
The voice I barely managed to utter sank deep. Idrish looked at me, trying to grasp the meaning of my tears, but there was no way he could know.
How could he know that the tears are because I’m so thankful to be back in this world, because I’m so happy that seeing Idrish is not a dream.
Idrish stayed by my side all along.
Though he did nothing right in terms of nursing.
“Is… this how it’s done?”
Idrish placed a wet towel on my forehead. But why does it make a sloshing sound?
“No. Uh-oh.”
I spat out the water that had run from my forehead into my mouth.
“Could you squeeze out the water a bit more? I feel like I’m washing my face right now.”
“You complain a lot even when I’m helping.”
While grumbling, Idrish diligently squeezed the water. This time it was almost like a dry towel, but I decided to accept it without saying anything. It’s better than water dripping all over. Yes, it’s the effort that counts. Effort.
“Anyway, passing out like that. I guess this body isn’t as robust as I thought. I was overconfident.”
“You don’t even know you’re sick until someone tells you?”
“I thought it was just uncomfortable because of the dress. The store owner said everyone feels a bit dizzy at this level. But did I pass out while I was taking off my clothes?”
“Yes.”
Male lead says he’s pregnant — and it’s female lead’s child
Something seems a bit off about this world.
Wang Zhao thought as she watched a pregnant man walking towards her…
Intro
Female lead finds herself in a world where the men who possess the ability to bear children.
As she navigates this unfamiliar reality, she is caught off guard by the sudden appearance of her boyfriend, who reveals that he is pregnant.
Is this truly her boyfriend?
Why can’t she recall any details about their time together?
She begins to doubt whether the child her boyfriend is carrying is even hers.
Is there a hidden reason behind her amnesia, or could it be a side effect of her sudden arrival in this strange new world?
Just when it seems the protagonist’s life couldn’t become any more entangled, her ex-boyfriend makes an unexpected appearance, raising questions about the protagonist’s past.
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