My Husband's Lover - Chapter 13

“Ooh−, Mr. Do Ha−.”

“Yes, Hae Yeon. Let’s go in now.”

Do Ha gently stopped Hae Yeon who had become incoherent while straightening her out. Hae Yeon, who kept drinking alcohol due to her fluttering heart, eventually exceeded her alcohol tolerance and ended up in her current state.

“I, I want to say something.”

“Oh, why are you doing this, Hae Yeon?”

Do Ha, who had been staring blankly, brought his face close to Hae Yeon’s flushed cheeks due to the alcohol. Today, too, the subtle scent of soap sensitively brushed the tip of his nose. The body scent that was emitted at a distance where their cheeks were about to touch. Do Ha, who was smiling at the loveliness, suddenly stopped at Hae Yeon’s next words.

“I don’t know why Mr. Do Ha is like that these days.”

A sudden silence instantly blanketed the air. Only the sound of an eerie wind blowing in the quiet garden where darkness had descended filled the stillness.

“I tried to understand, but I’m still so disappointed.”

Hae Yeon’s sobbing sound followed. Do Ha, who had been frozen with his hand reaching out to her, silently removed the strands of hair stuck to her small cheeks. His hand automatically went to Hae Yeon’s reddish eyes, whether it was because of the alcohol or for another reason. Do Ha’s hand, which was brushing her eyes, trembled slightly.

“…I’m sorry. I’m sorry, Hae Yeon.”

Do Ha, who couldn’t even properly hug Hae Yeon for fear of waking her up as she was dozing off, perhaps due to the alcohol, conveyed an unreachable apology.

He actually knew why Hae Yeon was acting like this. He knew the meaning of the words she had said before getting drunk, what her sincere desire to go on a trip was, and that there was a bit of resentment there, but he couldn’t answer her properly, and a sense of self-reproach surged in.

“It’s because I lack courage.”

Do Ha, who confessed like a confession, hoping that it would be conveyed to her in a dream since he couldn’t say it to her while she was awake, lifted Hae Yeon in his arms once she was completely asleep and slowly moved his steps.

The afterimage of Hae Yeon, who had been sobbing and complaining, slowly flowed in front of the corridor. The gap of time that separated them was cruel. Do Ha’s cheek deeply sank as if he had clenched his teeth and let out a low sigh.

* * *

“You’re crazy, Min Hae Yeon!”

Hae Yeon, who had been in the habit of getting up early and helping with household chores since childhood while moving from one relative’s house to another, always woke up automatically in the morning thanks to that, even if she drank late into the night. But to be in this state.

Hae Yeon frowned with thirst and a severe headache, and when a fragment of last night flashed by, she was startled.

− Give me more alcohol. Mr. Do Ha, let me drink.

Hae Yeon, who became embarrassed, grabbed her head with her cheeks turning red in an instant due to the belatedly rushing shame.

“Ugh−.”

Even though it was embarrassing and awkward in front of Do Ha, she declared defeat in front of the hangover, not knowing how much she drank yesterday. She didn’t even realize that the bed was empty because of that.

As Hae Yeon was groaning on the bed, unable to move her body, someone spoke to her in a kind voice.

“Hae Yeon, are you okay?”

“Ugh, yes…?”

“Now that you’re awake, try drinking this at least.”

How can a man look so new every day no matter how much you see him? Do Ha’s appearance was the same whether it was morning or evening. His husband, who was already handsome, looked even more dazzling, perhaps because the alcohol hadn’t worn off yet.

“Here.”

What he gently whispers and holds out is a glass of water. Licking her thirsty lips and taking a sip, a sweet and slightly sour taste was felt.

If it were any other time, she would have eaten it deliciously, but this morning, it was too much, so when she tried to roughly drink it and put the glass down, Do Ha grabbed that hand.

“You have to drink more.”

“Haha. Thank you, Mr. Do Ha.”

Hae Yeon smiled awkwardly, raising the corners of her lips. She was already embarrassed because of last night’s drunken behavior, and now that he personally made and brought a hangover drink, she was so ashamed she could die.

“Don’t mention it.”

Do Ha smiled loosely. Seeing that smile, Hae Yeon gained courage. It seemed like she made a big mistake yesterday, but it also seemed like she didn’t. Hae Yeon frowned slightly and cautiously asked Do Ha if she had acted even more outrageously.

“By the way, Mr. Do Ha… Did I perhaps yesterday…”

“Why, Hae Yeon? Do you want to drink more? But you drank a lot yesterday, so let’s stop drinking now.”

Hae Yeon’s cheeks felt hot at Do Ha’s answer that came out smoothly even though she hadn’t asked properly. Although Do Ha treated her exactly like a drunkard, the hungover person from yesterday, who had a lot to be ashamed of, just meekly bowed her head.

“…Yes…”

Do Ha, who was laughing mischievously at Hae Yeon sitting against the bed headboard with a gloomy expression like a scolded puppy, spoke to her as if to cheer her up.

“Hae Yeon.”

“…Yes, Mr. Do Ha.”

“Did you want to go on a trip that badly?”

Hae Yeon raised her eyebrows. When Do Ha said with a smile, she felt resentful even though they were clearly her own words. However, the next words made the uncomfortable stomach due to the hangover go down smoothly.

“Okay. Even if we can’t go far, let’s go somewhere nearby, the two of us.”

The content that was delivered in a low voice by Do Ha, whose voice was lower than usual because it was morning, not only cheered her up but also made her excited.

“Really?”

For some reason, a whispering tone came out of Hae Yeon’s pink lips. She was embarrassed to remember the bold words she said to Do Ha yesterday, excited to go on a trip, and furthermore, everything was awkward, but she was excited anyway.

Do Ha smiled and jokingly pressed his lips against Hae Yeon’s palm, grabbing her hand.

“It’s true.”

Hae Yeon’s heart was beating like this not because of Do Ha’s kiss. How long had it been since they had their own time together like this? Because Do Ha was always busy, she couldn’t even think about a trip until now. Thinking about that, Hae Yeon shouted as if doing intense exercise, gasping for breath to the point of tears welling up.

“Great!”

“How nice would it be if today were the weekend? Aren’t you tired?”

Hae Yeon asked Do Ha, who was getting ready for work. They decided to take their time to plan the specific travel itinerary, and the two finished their breakfast.

“Yes. When I see Min Hae Yeon’s smiling face, even fatigue runs away.”

The warm touch on her shoulders was soft. Hae Yeon, who was waving her hand at Do Ha as he left the garden, slightly frowned as a schedule came to mind. She should have done it a long time ago, but she had been putting it off half with the excuse of not having time and half with the truth.

It was none other than going to the hospital.

Of course, there was another reason why she didn’t go. In the current situation where Lee Su Rin was keeping an eye on her, going to the hospital would likely give Lee Su Rin and perhaps Chairman Yoon more ammunition to attack her. But she couldn’t just avoid it because she was afraid and couldn’t move forward.

“I have to go.”

Hae Yeon, who made a resolute resolution, left the house. Now was the perfect time to get tested, with about a week left before starting work at Dali Coffee.

The hospital Hae Yeon chose was a bit far from the neighborhood. She chose a large hospital because it seemed better to get various tests. Although she had made a reservation in advance, there were so many people that she couldn’t go in on time and had to wait. While waiting, she was replying to a text message when it was finally Hae Yeon’s turn.

“Ms. Min Hae Yeon.”

Hae Yeon took a deep breath and stood up at the call. Her heart was pounding unpleasantly, but she ignored it and entered the doctor’s office. She explained her situation to the doctor, and he made a diagnosis while having a conversation.

“In the case of a patient like you, you came here clearly aware of it yourself.”

Hae Yeon readily agreed with the doctor’s words. The result was already as she knew. However, she didn’t come to the hospital to find out this obvious fact, so Hae Yeon waited for the doctor’s next words.

“The causes are diverse. It could be due to a strong physical impact on the brain, drugs, or illness. Usually, it is often due to severe stress or mental shock.”

Hae Yeon felt heartbroken.

How did she lose her memory? Even if the exact cause cannot be known right now, she could at least know the direction for the future with the test results. Then, when she finds her secret, she might be able to get some help.

In fact, according to the doctor, when you lose your memory, not everything disappears, but mostly information related to the cause is lost. Hearing those words, Hae Yeon decided to focus on investigating the evidence she found when proving her memory loss.

“Recovery may never happen in your lifetime, but it can also be found naturally. Unexpectedly, many memories often come back in everyday life, so don’t think too hastily.”

After the consultation, an appointment date was set to receive an MRI and EEG. Because the hospital was large, there were many people with reservations, so it was scheduled for a month later, and she left the hospital after deciding on that for now.

“Sigh−.”

On the way home, Hae Yeon’s mind was complicated as she sat in the driver’s seat. It was because the doctor’s words, which came too late, had an impact.

Until now, she had been preoccupied with digging into incidents related to Do Ha, so the cause of why she lost her memory had taken a back seat. But after receiving the consultation, an uncontrollable curiosity lingered in her head.

Why did I lose my memory?

As she concentrated on that thought, she felt a sense of mental haze, so she closed her eyes for a moment to gather her thoughts, and then a phone rang from somewhere. Hae Yeon picked up the cell phone placed on the passenger seat, checked the caller, and a comfortable smile spread on the corners of her lips. This one phone call gave her the timing to rest just when her head was hurting.

It was from a young lady. Hae Yeon smiled and touched the call.

* * *

“Welcome.”

The executive secretary of CH Mice bowed politely to the visitor. She had been waiting in advance because she had just received a call from the lobby. Knowing well both the visitor’s status and relationship with her superior, Do Ha, she greeted even more respectfully, and Chairman Yoon Myung Gil entered the president’s office with dignity.

The inside of the president’s office was silent. Although Do Ha had been informed of Chairman Yoon’s visit in advance, he didn’t even look at her while sitting in his seat. The two were a parent and child, but there was no common greeting, and since it was always the case, the parties involved didn’t mind.

Chairman Yoon walked to the center of the table with a subtle smile, neither smiling nor not smiling, and sat on the soft couch without the permission of the room’s owner. Looking at the cold Do Ha across from her, she deliberately raised her eyebrows.

“You seem to be very busy. Well, it can’t be helped.”

“Just tell me what you need. I’m busy, as you said, Chairman.”

Even at Do Ha’s answer that lost all friendliness, Myung Gil made an elegant smile. Do Ha was extremely businesslike and cold. His such face would make a person with a weak spirit bow their head involuntarily, but regardless of the other person’s expression, Myung Gil continued her next words without being affected at all.

“You don’t have to be that busy for me.”

Myung Gil gracefully said while receiving the tea brought by the secretary. Do Ha’s answer was consistently monotonous. If someone else heard that the successor of the Gilmyeong Group and the business her son was doing didn’t have to do well, they would surely find it strange. However, Do Ha knew that what Myung Gil said now was her true feelings.

“Chairman.”

Do Ha’s expression was freezing at the heavy voice. Myung Gil made a serene smile. Anyone other than Do Ha would have found it uncomfortable to the point of lowering their head at his such face. But Myung Gil didn’t care about the other person’s expression and calmly continued.

“That child visited Daechi-dong yesterday.”

“I’m aware.”

Do Ha’s answer was consistently monotonous. Myung Gil comfortably crossed her legs and rested her elbow crookedly on one of the armrests.

It was the posture of a ‘superior’ that she often made. The smoothly curved eyes that were hard to believe belonged to a person heading towards old age were filled with sharpness and stared intently at Do Ha.

Even at the provocation close to a challenge, Do Ha, who didn’t easily get excited and wasn’t good at expressing emotions, sometimes made Myung Gil wonder what was inside that head of his. Would it be a good thing because it would help with business? Myung Gil laughed.

“That child said she won’t be able to come to Daechi-dong anymore because of going to the company from now on. She has become quite naive.”

“Is that so?”

The blunt answer was rather less tiring because it lacked emotion. However, if they continued to converse with this attitude, her heart would become crooked. It was a kind of ‘aversion to one’s own kind’, but Myung Gil didn’t realize that fact.

“How sad her mother must be.”

“Chairman Yoon.”

Finally, when she acted mean, Do Ha made eye contact at last. Myung Gil intentionally used the expression ‘mother’, which Do Ha particularly disliked, to provoke him. Do Ha, who had been calling her ‘Chairman’ since who knows when, would sometimes unavoidably react like this when she referred to herself as a mother.

“You remember the contract, right?”

When asked seriously, Do Ha’s face, which was already cold, turned into an ice field.

“You should keep the contract, Chairman.”

“Of course. There isn’t much left now, is there?”

There was no answer from Do Ha. Myung Gil also didn’t need further conversation, so the smiling face that finished the meaningful words was gentle, and her attitude was also serene. So there was no way to know what she was thinking now.

Do Ha’s expression across from her was the same. The difference was that while Chairman Yoon hid her heart with a smile, Do Ha hid his thoughts by completely erasing his expression.

The executive secretaries of CH Mice all stood up and saw off Chairman Yoon Myung Gil, who was leaving the president’s office. While looking at the departing Myung Gil, Do Ha thought of Hae Yeon.

− Don’t worry too much. You didn’t like that I wasn’t doing anything usually, right? She must be happy that I said I’d work.

Although he didn’t believe those words, he had no idea what on earth happened that Chairman Yoon visited the very next day.

Do Ha’s gaze as he got up from his seat and looked into the void by the window seemed as if it would pierce like a needle. The reason he was becoming so sensitive was because of Chairman Yoon’s words mentioning the contract.

The situation was the worst. If Chairman Yoon were to target her in the current situation where he couldn’t properly protect Hae Yeon…

Do Ha raised his hand and washed his face with it. Chairman Yoon probably wouldn’t directly lay a hand on Hae Yeon out of wariness of him, but perhaps that would create an even more serious situation. Do Ha picked up his cell phone and made a call.

“Ms. Joo Ah, this is Cha Do Ha. Do you have time now?”

Male lead is a clingy little husband

One-line summary: The male lead is initially an arrogant, noble, love-deprived brat, later a cute, clingy, scheming little jealous one.

Introduction:

One day, Lu Yuner’s soul transmigrates into a female-dominant world. She enters the Imperial Academy and takes up the position of a doctoral instructor, teaching classes and grading schoolwork.

One day, she encounters the young prince Su Qingwan secretly skipping class from the male academy.

As a result, Su Qingwan is punished.

From then on, Su Qingwan sees Lu Yuner as a “thorn in his side”.

But before long, this “thorn” becomes the person he cherishes most, and he goes to great lengths to win Lu Yuner’s affection.

Mini scene 1:

One day, the sun is high in the sky but Su Qingwan still hasn’t gotten up for class.

Servant Xiaoyuan: “Young prince, it’s time for class. You’ll be late otherwise.”

Su Qingwan says arrogantly: “I’m not going. I am the esteemed prince, my status is so noble, why should I suffer this hardship? Besides, isn’t learning all this just to please women? Hmph, they’re not worthy!”

Mini scene 2:

After Su Qingwan falls for someone, he completely changes. He no longer skips class and diligently learns how to be a good husband and father. But he discovers that Sister Yuner is always surrounded by admirers.

Drunk and overcome with jealousy one day, he clings to Lu Yuner, crying beautifully like a pear blossom in the rain.

Su Qingwan: “Qingwan likes Sister Yuner.”

Lu Yuner: “Young prince, you’re drunk.”

Su Qingwan: “Qingwan isn’t drunk. Qingwan likes Sister Yuner, likes you so much, likes you to bits…” Before he can finish, Lu Yuner’s eyes flash with emotion and she leans in closer.

[Reading Guide]

1. The female lead is gentle, gracious, humble and polite but not weak. The male lead is initially an arrogant, noble, love-deprived brat, later a cute, clingy, scheming little jealous one.

2. 1v1, a bit torturous in the beginning but definitely sweet later on.

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