Taein visited the twins’ house after a long time.

Upon hearing the news of Taein’s pregnancy, Hyeongman prepared a feast.

Dohyun, Hyeongman, Taein, and Huiwon sat on the rooftop floor and had their meal.

“Lately, my husband has been acting strangely.”

“What’s so strange?”

Huiwon asked, wrapping a blanket around Taein in case she felt cold.

“He comes home late from work, and it’s hard to see his face even when he’s home.”

Taein shared her concerns with an anxious expression. If it were another man, someone might have asked if he was seeing another woman, but the subject was Nokhyun.

Recalling the face of the man who looked at Taein with honeyed eyes, Huiwon spoke firmly.

“He’s busy because of work, being a CEO and all.”

“Maybe.”

Taein said that, but she still pondered as if the mystery hadn’t been solved.

Was it uncomfortable living in the ancestral home rather than the newlywed house?

This must be because of hormones.

She was upset and sad over trivial matters.

Yesterday, in the early morning, she almost cried because the lid of the tomato sauce wouldn’t open.

Even with rubber gloves and using tools, the lid wouldn’t open, and she lost her temper.

So, is it because of that?

My husband hasn’t changed; I’ve become strange, right?

After thinking like that, Taein picked up a well-cooked piece of beef and put it in her mouth.

“But if you earned a lot of money, why not move?”

Taein wandered around the rooftop, saying. The view was good, but the villa itself was quite outdated.

“I bought this villa. It’s mine now.”

Eternal, who was eagerly putting meat into his mouth as if competing with Taein, said cheerfully.

“Oh.”

“Thanks to you; eat a lot.”

“You seem to eat more with your mouth. Breathe and eat.”

Taein, putting meat in her mouth resolutely, said.

“Slow down; there’s a lot of meat.”

Hyeongman, smiling and teasing the two, grilled meat for them with a kind face.

“Hey, Dohuiwon. Can you grill some? Dad hasn’t had any yet!”

Huiwon put meat into Hyeongman’s mouth and scolded Eternal.

“Then, you do it! Or order Seo Taein!”

While the twins bickered, Taein quietly ate the slender meat.

“You want to say that to a guest? Besides, did you forget that Taein bought this meat, you parasite!”

“Well, a parasite? You idiot!”

After eating her fill, Taein covered her stomach with both hands.

“Ato, close your ears.”

Only then did the two people, who realized that Taein was pregnant, lower their voices.

“Do you want some fruit? Should I slice it?”

“Slice it beautifully.”

In a gentle tone, Taein gave elegant instructions to Eternal, who had become meek.

When Eternal left the spot, the surroundings fell into silence.

Taking advantage of the quiet moment, Taein checked her phone.

A reply came to the message she had sent two hours ago.

Reading the message intently, Taein cautiously stood up.

“I should go now.”

“Already leaving?”

Hyeongman asked, sounding disappointed.

“I’ll come over again.”
Taein drove to Nokhyun’s company without any hesitation. On the way, she bought some lunch boxes and arrived in front of the company. When she called Nokhyun, a familiar face greeted Taein. It was Minkyu.

“Congratulations on your pregnancy, Taein.”

“Thank you. But what about Nokhyun?”

“Oh, he left work a while ago. He’s been leaving work on time every day these days.”

As Taein stared at Minkyu without responding, he rolled his eyes, thinking he might have made a mistake.

Could it be that this guy is fooling around while leaving Taein? Leaving Taein behind?

What should I do in this situation? Should I take my friend’s side? Should I stay silent? But still, Nokhyun is Taein’s superior at work…

While Minkyu was contemplating, Taein spoke.

“I think I made a mistake. I’ll go now. Minkyu, you should leave work too.”

After a brief greeting, Taein returned home.

About to eat the lunch box she bought on Nokhyun’s behalf, her appetite suddenly disappeared, and she went into her room.

Then, Eunseon followed Taein into the room.

“Did Taein have dinner?”

“Yeah, I went to Heewon’s place and ate a lot of meat.”

“Really? You met friends and came back, but why is your expression like that?”

Eunseon sat beside Taein, sweeping her hair.

“When Mom was pregnant with you, did she feel emotionally up and down, and depressed?”

At Taein’s words, Eunseon smiled faintly.

“Yeah, she did.”

“How did she endure it?”

“She waited eagerly for the day you would be born.”

Taein made a perplexed expression.

She had heard that she cried too much when she was young, making Eunseon unable to sleep. How difficult must it have been for her daughter, who had waited so long, to cry every day?

Taein felt sincerely sorry now.

“Sorry, Mom. I’ll be a good daughter.”

Taein hugged Eunseon like a baby.

Eunseon patted Taein’s back.

Arin, who was secretly peeking into the room, came rushing in.

“Unnie looks just like a baby.”

Arin giggled while watching Taein, who was being embraced by her mother.

It was fascinating to see her sister, who had always protected her, being hugged by Mom.