Exchange raised his gaze from the fixed tablet and looked at Hyojin dryly.
“Then, should I tell Yul honestly? Why we broke up.”
That the person who killed the mother who gave birth to you is the teacher’s father?
Does Hyojin not know that this would really hurt Yul?
“You don’t necessarily need to reveal the reason.”
In relationships, it’s natural for couples to break up.
Hyojin said with a broken voice.
“How long do you think you can hide it from Yul? If you stay here, eventually, our Yul will only receive hurt.”
Right now, it seems fine by monitoring the employees’ mouths, but how long could it last?
“I don’t want Yul to suffer any longer.”
Especially when he already thinks his mother died because of him.
“Yet, you’re suggesting to send Yul away irresponsibly? Aren’t parents supposed to not only prevent wounds but also help their children stand up again when they’ve been hurt? Sending him to Singapore because he was afraid of getting hurt, but eventually, he found out!”
“Still, it’s better than finding out now.”
At least, it’s better than finding out that the family he currently loves so passionately was responsible for his mother’s death.
Exchange wanted as much time as possible to cool his emotions.
“No. I absolutely cannot permit it.”
Of course, she had no right to decide such things.
Hyojin couldn’t bear the thought that she might be the reason to send that small, innocent child to another country.
“I hope Yul will have good memories of the teacher.”
Exchange, who didn’t sleep all night and rubbed his tired eyes with his hands, said with a somewhat softened voice.
“What about you, Father?”
If Yul finds out the truth, he will probably resent Father again.
“Even if I tell the truth, Yul will resent me.”
If I can’t avoid blame, it’s better for me to shoulder it entirely.
“Why are you trying to build a wall between Yul and me because of me?”
Even when I’ve been trying to get closer until now.
“Professor Bong told me not to contact her or come to her, so why do you keep caring about our Yul?”
Searching for the runaway Seungyul after a fight with a friend. Coming to the school to meet the mom who threatened to sue. Chasing after me tirelessly to prevent my withdrawal. Even if you don’t go to England, you will eventually rush in every time there’s a problem with Seungyul.
Perhaps you are trying to repay the sins your father committed with your own life.
Because even when we had no relationship, you threw yourself into danger for Yul.
Sorry, but I can never do that.
I told you. My wife died because of your father. It’s not a sin you committed.
“I’ll talk to Yul in a way that he can understand, so please don’t worry.”
Even if Yul resents me, I’m originally a bad father.
“I want you to be the only good memory for my child. This is my sincere wish, even if you call it my fatherly greed.”
“I can’t understand my father. No, I won’t understand!”
Not knowing Exchange’s true feelings, Hyojin asked the driver to stop the car.
However, Exchange, who couldn’t forcibly keep her, could only watch as Hyojin walked away, closing the door with a bang.
Hyojin, who got off the car, had no way to contain her frustration, so she decided to walk home instead of taking the subway.
The cold wind from the Han River penetrated through her clothes, but compared to the pain she felt now, the chilling cold meant nothing.
As the day grew darker, the Christmas sculptures installed in the large shopping center lit up brightly.
Come to think of it, Christmas is approaching. She didn’t even realize that Christmas was coming because she was so preoccupied.
Distracted by the sparkling Christmas ornaments shaped like stars, Hyojin turned her head at the sound of cheerful laughter.
Riding a rocking horse provided by her father, the child happily admired the arched decorations. Overwhelmed by the sight, Hyojin couldn’t help but burst into tears.
I’m in so much pain; how much more pain is our baby experiencing?
When she sees children her age enjoying time with their families.
Everyone seems to be living happily, while I feel alone.
Wiping away the tears, Hyojin’s chest felt hot as if it were on fire, and she finally gave up and sat down on the street.
Sorry, Seungyul.
If our dad hadn’t caused the accident, you would have grown up receiving plenty of love from Mom and Dad, just like that.
Feeling like the person who stole that laughter was herself, Hyojin couldn’t stop crying.
It was an unbearable night if she didn’t cry out loud, feeling the pain in her heart.
The next afternoon.
“Did you take Grandma to the hospital?”
Meeting with the investment specialist lawyer introduced by Exchange every week to report on the progress of her studies, Hwang Sae suddenly stopped.
Exchange, who deliberately came to meet him at the end of the session, just stepped out of the elevator.
“Oh, yes.”
Feeling the imposing position of Exchange, Hwang Sae, like a newly planted seedling facing a storm, stepped aside and bowed his head.
“What did the hospital say?”
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.
