No, it was definitely a train sound, not a heartbeat sound, right?

Nokhyun, who had longed for a daughter, believed unwaveringly in a blog post that claimed the gender of the baby could be confirmed by the heartbeat.

Taein, too, was bewildered and let out a sigh after a moment of admiration.

After the examination, Taein and Nokhyun were half out of it. They hadn’t fully recovered from the shock of having twins, and now, both were sons.

“…This can’t be true.”

“…Let’s accept it.”

Taein comforted Nokhyun, but her vision was still dark.

Although it wasn’t a big shock as her father was also a twin, the fact that both were sons was overwhelming.

As she worried about whether she could handle three children physically, the concern grew.

“Why did Dad give me strawberries and not daughters?”

“That’s right.”

“I can’t believe it. Chomchom and Ssukssuki, both are sons.”

While Taein suppressed his emotions, Nokhyun still looked confused.

Taein, who had been comforting Nokhyun, sighed deeply.

“Yeah, didn’t you want your wife to give you a daughter?”
This is entirely your fault. So stop being gloomy and let’s reconsider our future plans.

Taein exerted some pressure.

Reluctantly, Nokhyun nodded.

Nokhyun woke up early in the morning and moved busily.

Taein, now in the stable period of pregnancy, had gone on a domestic hot spring trip with Eunseon, Arin, and Mora. Meanwhile, Nokhyun was preparing Taein’s birthday party and baby shower.

“We have one hour left; let’s hurry.”

Checking the clock on the wall, Nokhyun urged Yoon Isaw.

“Is this why you suggested going to a cooking academy together?”

“Let’s consider it a side job. I’ll help next time.”

There won’t be a next time.

Despite Yoon Isaw’s sigh, she worked diligently, flipping the meat.

“Alright, please take out soy sauce from the refrigerator. Use brewed soy sauce, not soup soy sauce.”

Following Yoon Isaw’s instructions, Nokhyun moved quickly.

“Still, it’s fortunate Taein didn’t have morning sickness this time. Phew…!”

Opening the refrigerator, Nokhyun retched.

“What are you doing right now?”

“Suddenly, the smell turned bad.”

Watching Nokhyun, who blocked her nose, Yoon Isaw spoke.

“By any chance, Ms. Taein, are you substituting for morning sickness…?”

“If you really love someone, the husband substitutes for morning sickness… No, that’s impossible. Me, morning sickness… Phew…!”

“You’re really making a fuss. Please bring out the soy sauce.”

Holding her nose, Nokhyun took out the soy sauce and handed it to Yoon Isaw.

“Dad, I’m done pooping!”

At that moment, Sihu, sitting on the children’s toilet, shouted. It meant he had finished and wanted help with the clean-up.

“Yeah, Sihu. Ugh!”

While soothing her stomach with water, Nokhyun answered but gagged instead.

“Meow meow meow!”

Sihu shouted “poop” while Nokhyun was gagging, and Stella started barking wildly.

Unable to endure it, Yoon Isaw had to step in and help with Sihu’s clean-up.

“Kang Nokhyun, seriously, stop moving.”

Accompanied by a dreadful curse.

“I’ll be attaching balloons.”

Although it was fine at the beginning of cooking, her stomach suddenly became unbearable. Smelling the food was also painful.

Around the time when she finished attaching alphabet balloons to the wall, Taein arrived at a good timing.

“Hi, dear!”

“Taein! Long time no see. Did our baby have a good time?”

Hugging Taein, Nokhyun teared up.

“We’re back, Mr. Kang.”

“It was a one-night, two-day trip, but it was eventful.”

Eunseon, Mora, and Arin nodded as if they were trembling with excitement.

“How was our Sihu?”

“Yeah! But I’m a baby, and…”

Sihu buried his face in Taein’s dress and whined. In response, Arin also snuggled up to Taein, pressing her face against him.

“Oh, Yoon Isaw was here too. That’s good. I brought gifts. Oh, get a hold of yourself. I left them in the car. I’ll give them to you when you leave later.”

“Oh, it’s okay. Did you all have a good time?”

Yoon Isaw, wiping her hands on the pink apron, greeted Taein, Mora, and Eunseon.

With a host-like appearance, Taein burst into laughter.
“The smell of food, insane. Did you prepare all of this? Unbelievable.”

Nokhyun, who didn’t do much in response to Taein’s reaction, shrugged.

At that moment, the sound of the doorbell rang.

“It seems Hyesung and Ikeung have arrived.”

As Taein opened the door, Hyesung and Ikeung entered, each holding baby gifts in their hands.

“Thank you for inviting us.”

Hyesung, who entered first, took off her sunglasses and hat and greeted. Then, Yoon Isaw, who noticed her, casually took off her apron. Yoon Isaw, looking astonished as if she had seen a ghost, stared blankly at Hyesung.

“It seems like you received gifts…”

After that, a lively party began. Sihu, who was more excited than the main characters of the party, started playing the piano.

“To everyone who took the precious steps to congratulate Taein and our new babies, I sincerely thank you. Also, please give a round of applause to Yoon Isaw, who prepared the food despite being busy.”

Everyone cheered at Nokhyun’s smooth progress. Yoon Isaw, who had complained all along, wiped her eyes as if moved.

“Thank you for wiping my butt, Uncle Yoon Isaw. Applause!”

This time, Sihu came forward to lead the applause.

At the same time, the excitement turned chilly. Yoon Isaw’s heart was not known, and the clapping ceremony continued.

Soon, the meal began. Jokes and small talk filled the air, and even trivial stories brought continuous laughter.

In the meantime, Nokhyun, who had been breaking the food with a pale face, quietly moved towards the kitchen. Despite drinking cold water in large gulps, her stomach did not improve.

When Sihu was pregnant, Taein had taken morning sickness medicine. Should she take it too? While contemplating, a small white hand suddenly emerged from behind, embracing Nokhyun’s belly.

“Honey, what’s wrong? Is there something uncomfortable?”

“I think I have morning sickness.”

“Really? That’s unbelievable.”

Taein sat Nokhyun down and prepared rooibos tea.

“Try drinking this; it will get better.”

“I’m sorry. It’s your day today.”

“What are you talking about? You sent us on a trip and prepared a party. How thankful I am.”

Taein said, embracing Nokhyun’s face with her hands.

“I feel a bit better.”

“Really? I’m relieved.”

“Let’s go quickly; everyone must be waiting for you.”

Nokhyun pointed towards the living room.

“Shall we kiss before our Sihu comes?”

Taein squinted and extended her lips. Glancing at the living room, Nokhyun pulled Taein’s waist.

“Mom, but I’m already here.”

Putting down the empty cup on the Ireland table, Sihu said. Nokhyun and Taein quickly separated.

“Sihu, want some juice?”

“Yeah!”

When he received juice in a cup, Sihu handed something to Taein and then ran to the living room.

Discovering a sticker in her hand, Taein chuckled softly.

“I should finish what I started.”

Seizing the opportunity, Nokhyun kissed Taein’s lips again.

“I love you. My side.”

“I love you more.”
In response to Taein’s confession, Nokhyun replied, “I love you more.”

It was lovely.

In the cozy living room, the sound echoed—the man who still loves me.

The happiness that felt distant was finally right in front of my eyes.