Na Young’s suggestion wasn’t meant as an invitation for another one-night stand.
This time, it was solely about getting a good night’s sleep before heading back to Seoul in the morning.
Na Young clarified calmly to avoid any misunderstanding.
“I’m just worried that after a five-hour surgery and a long drive, you might have an accident. It’s about my safety…… Wait, Professor! Where are you going?”
Before she could finish explaining, Professor Choi Tae Hyuk left her and went back into the hospital building.
“I’ll be right back. Stay right there and don’t move.”
What? Did he forget something?
Could he urgently need the bathroom?
Left with no choice, Na Young had to wait there until Professor Choi Tae Hyuk returned.
Tae Hyuk had hurriedly gone back to the emergency room.
He immediately approached an ER specialist he knew and asked urgently.
“Where’s the nearest hotel around here?”
The ER specialist, surprised to see him back, responded.
“Ah! You’re staying over because it’s too late?”
“Before I change my mind, please tell me quickly.”
Is there no time? Before he changes his mind?
The ER specialist, puzzled by the reason, answered.
“I’m on night duty anyway. Just stay at my place. It’s right near the hospital.”
Offering his home was a gesture of goodwill from the ER doctor, considering they missed their chance to go to Seoul after saving the patients in this hospital.
Tae Hyuk moved closer to the ER specialist, asking seriously.
“How many rooms are there?”
“Two.”
Upon hearing that there were two rooms, Tae Hyuk looked disappointed, prompting the ER specialist to ask.
“Do you prefer a hotel? But the nearest decent hotel is about 30 minutes away.”
Seeing Professor Choi Tae Hyuk, who didn’t hesitate for a second over the abdominal bleeding surgery, now seriously contemplating this decision, the ER doctor chuckled to himself.
Even the most competent doctors seem helpless when it comes to love.
Click.
Turning on the light, the neatly arranged interior was revealed.
Na Young looked around with admiration.
“Wow. This person must be very tidy.”
She felt a bit ashamed, considering the apartment she shared with Seung Hee wasn’t this clean.
It couldn’t be an excuse of not having time, as the ER doctor was also incredibly busy.
As Professor Choi Tae Hyuk walked towards the kitchen, Na Young stopped him in surprise.
“Don’t touch anything recklessly.”
But Tae Hyuk ignored her and opened the fridge.
“We’re staying here for the night, given to us to use. It’s not like we’re sneaking into someone else’s house.”
Tae Hyuk, who had seriously contemplated between this house and a hotel, soon realized that it was an unnecessary worry.
If there were plenty of rooms available at the hotel, he would have had to book two anyway.
If he booked only one room, Na Young would surely accuse him of being sly and become wary again.
So, they ended up coming to this house.
“I’m hungry, aren’t you?”
The grilled clams were the last thing they ate that day.
Na Young realized she too was feeling quite hungry, so she glanced at the clock with a sense of dilemma.
“But it’s so late already.”
“I’ll quickly make some ramen, you go shower first.”
When Tae Hyuk mentioned making ramen again, Na Young slightly furrowed her brows.
But, acknowledging that ramen was the quickest meal option at this hour, she headed towards the bathroom without objection.
While Na Young showered, Tae Hyuk finished cooking the ramen.
Even if he wasn’t great at cooking, he was excellent at making ramen.
Staring at the boiling water in the pot, Tae Hyuk thought about the events at the beach.
Na Young hadn’t given him any response.
In reality, he wasn’t being cool; he was restraining himself because he was concerned.
Ever since Na Young mentioned her past struggles, Tae Hyuk became more cautious in how he treated her.
He didn’t want to hurt her in any way, even if it put him at a disadvantage.
Feeling distressed, Tae Hyuk pulled out his phone and called Cha Hyun.
[Hello?]“Today was supposed to be my last chance. But I was too considerate, and…”
Startled upon turning his head and seeing Na Young standing right there, Tae Hyuk dropped his phone in shock.
He was so lost in thought that he hadn’t heard her come out of the bathroom.
“…….”
Na Young slowly moved her eyes from the fallen phone to the still-boiling water and the frozen Professor Choi Tae Hyuk, then spoke to him.
“Professor, go take a shower. I’ll take care of the ramen.”
Tae Hyuk quickly turned and retreated to the bathroom.
Thud.
As soon as he closed the bathroom door, Tae Hyuk gripped his head in his hands, berating himself.
“It’s ruined. Completely ruined.”
He was caught red-handed calling Cha Hyun for advice.
Even if he lied that it was the first time he called, Na Young wouldn’t believe him.
There had already been several suspicious incidents.
For the first time, Tae Hyuk felt so embarrassed that he wanted to cry.
The Villainous Demon Lord Laid an Egg for Her (Female-Dominated)
Several months after transmigrating into a book, Yu Wu found herself facing the demon lord Li You, who could no longer conceal his dragon horns. With one hand on her aching waist and the other gripping a sharp sword, she stared at him.
The demon lord’s eyes were red with fury:
“This is all your doing! Today, I won’t rest until I kill you!”
Yu Wu rubbed her temples. Putting aside the taboo against bloodshed during pregnancy, wasn’t it this very man who willingly walked into her trap that day?!
Warnings:
- Male pregnancy.
- Height ratios are set to mirror typical male-female height proportions.
- Characters include a foot-loving demon lord and an eldest daughter from an immortal family’s concubine lineage.
