My Chick Husband (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 17

Kwon Yul hastily swallowed an antacid and stepped out of the pharmacy.

Inside the medicine bag in his hand were several antacid tablets and painkillers.

Every week, after an uncomfortable meal, he inevitably had to take antacids—otherwise, he’d feel bloated all week long.

That didn’t mean he hated Seok Gu. He just wanted to distance himself from his excessive care and affection.

But he wasn’t in a position to run away.

Because Yeon Hee, caught in the middle, would only suffer more.

Ever since he began excelling academically, Seok Gu’s attitude toward Yeon Hee had softened somewhat.

Though it was under the pretense of ensuring he received proper support, Kwon Yul considered even that a blessing—because it meant his mother’s silent tears had at least lessened.

Getting into his car, Kwon Yul turned off the hazard lights and switched on the turn signal.

Click, click—

The veins on the back of his hand rose and fell as he turned the steering wheel.

“No need for hostages, I guess.”

Muttering to himself, Kwon Yul gave a cold laugh.

He’d never once placed second—famous as a prodigy—or ever disliked studying. Not even once.

On the contrary, utterly captivated by the joy of learning new things, he never let go of his books. The world within their pages was simply intoxicating.

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