(Latest Chapter) Read Once More, Wife - Chapter 69

“Well then, shall we choose what kind of seed to plant?”
“Okay! I want to plant something really, really big!”
“…….”
Contrary to his worries, Chae Ha didn’t particularly probe about the phone call.

It was a relief for Seol Won, as it was something she couldn’t share anyway.

However, there was another problem she was facing right in front of her.

“……We don’t have a sapling for a large tree at the moment, what should we do, Woo Ju?”
“Don’t have it? Woo Ju wanted a tree that his little brother can climb.”
Still unwilling to give up on the birth of his younger sibling, Woo Ju pouted his little lips.

Seeing his disappointed expression, Seol Won felt terribly sorry.

Surprisingly, Chae Ha quickly resolved the situation.

But the way he resolved it was quite suggestive.

“Kid, someday I’ll plant a little brother for you.”
“Really? Daddy King! Is that a promise?”
“Yes. So you have to keep sleeping alone while looking at the glowing star.”
“Continuously? Today too, and tomorrow, and the day after?”
“Yes. You need to sleep alone to plant a brother. What do you say? Kid, can you do it?”
“Uh huh~ Woo Ju can sleep alone! I’ll sleep while waiting for my brother.”
Woo Ju and Chae Ha seriously promised each other, even hooking their little fingers.

At the seemingly innocent yet not so innocent conversation between the father and son, Seol Won tried hard to close her ears and pretend not to hear.

She thought she had a lot to teach Woo Ju in the future.

That day, the decoration of Woo Ju’s garden ended with the decision to bring in an apricot sapling soon.

It was because Woo Ju insisted that he wanted a tree that bore some kind of fruit, even if it wasn’t a brother.

Around the time the apricot blossoms bloom…….

A lonely thought that she and Woo Ju might not be here anymore crossed her heart, but Seol Won tried hard to shake off such a feeling.

However, unlike adults who knew the futility of a promise, she couldn’t help worrying that Woo Ju’s pure heart might get hurt.

So, Seol Won made a resolution on her own.

When she returned to the island, she decided to plant a big tree named Woo Ju.

“Did you say…bring Woo Ju?”
“Yes. Last week, the Chairman himself said he was sad not to see your face.”
“Ah…….”
At his words, an embarrassing memory suddenly came to mind, making Seol Won’s cheeks flush.

Last week, at La Plerue’s launch party.

Because Chairman Kwon Gang Ho’s business was later than expected, they ultimately couldn’t meet at the party.

Furthermore, with Heo Young Ju and Baek Sa Ra causing a commotion and getting kicked out, it was an awkward situation to stay for long.

So after conveying their greetings to Chairman Son and his wife and the owner of La Plerue, they quickly left the venue.

Remembering the hot breath that brushed her finger, Seol Won discreetly took a step back.

Consciously aware of her still empty fourth finger.

Fortunately, Chae Ha did not care about such action and continued to speak calmly.

“The daughterinlaw returned, and we couldn’t even exchange greetings, let alone the fact that she now has a grandchild. Of course, you’d want to see them.”
“…..”
“What about it? You’re going, aren’t you?”
At a loss for words, Seol Won moistened her lips.

Meeting Kang Ho Kwon was not uncomfortable or unpleasant for her, given his consistent kindness. However…

“I understand your concerns. My mother will not be at home that day.”
“Pardon?”
“My mother has a meeting, so she won’t be around. That’s why my father called for you specifically on that day.”
“Ah….”
It was undeniably a thoughtful move typical of Kang Ho.

Still, her concerns remained.

The circumstances that led to Young Joo Heo trespassing into this house and Seol Won willingly entering that same house were vastly different.

While she was grappling with this decision, she noticed the subtle light fading from Chae Ha’s eyes.

“Why are you looking at me like that?”
“Do you not remember?”
“That is…”
As startled Seol Won hurriedly tried to think of an answer, Chae Ha was quicker.

“It’s okay. I know that my father has always been good to you. And…”
Chae Ha’s deep eyes narrowed even more, a playful light dancing in them momentarily.

He soon flashed a lazy smile, pushing Seol Won’s buttons.

“You seem to remember everyone who has been kind to you.”
“…!”
Seol Won’s cheeks burned furiously.

She felt as if she had been caught off guard.

“When, when did I?”
“Hmm. Given that you don’t remember my father, it seems he didn’t make the cut. I’ll have to give you a hint later.”
“…Don’t bother with the pointless chatter.”
“Anyway,”
Chae Ha took a bold step toward her, caught in the trap of his pointless jest or provocation.

She thought he hadn’t noticed, but he had caught her stepping backward.

“Let’s go. I want to show you the universe.”
With those words, Chae Ha gently took Seol Won’s hand and ran his fingers over her knuckles.

A soothing gesture, as if seeking her permission.