Sunny Monday morning.
“Yoo Siwoo, I’ll drop you off and head to work.”
With his injured arm concealed inside a trench coat, Junghyuk spoke. After Siwoo was ready, Dajeong, who followed them to the entrance, leaned against the wall with a drowsy face.
“Are you sure it’s okay?”
Dajeong asked again. For the past five years, as a woman who raised a child with the help of this person and that person, she tended to worry excessively.
“Not just for a day or two. It’s not a big deal.”
Junghyuk muttered absentmindedly.
When did I ever not do this? Since we reunited, I’ve been taking our son to kindergarten like it’s a routine meal, so it’s not a big deal.
“Yudajeong, get more sleep. You slept late yesterday because of work.”
Dajeong chuckled awkwardly. How could he be so shameless with such an indifferent face?
He claimed to work on the design drawings last night, but it didn’t even take 10 minutes. He couldn’t sleep for hours because he was checking the door lock function due to paranoia, not because of work.
Although I wanted to make it clear, my mouth itched, and with the young son’s ears around, I decided to let it go.
“Then please.”
Dajeong smiled at Junghyuk’s offered kindness with a slightly embarrassed expression. Junghyuk naturally kissed her cheek.
A smooch sound echoed. Dajeong’s eyes opened wide for a moment. She was fully awake now.
As she blankly spaced out for a moment, a rattling sound came from below. Looking down, she saw Siwoo giggling.
“Ally-golly~ Ally-golly~ Mommy and daddy kissed. They kissed!”
“Yoo Siwoo.”
Embarrassed Dajeong cleared her throat, making a sound, and when Siwoo covered his mouth and laughed, she shook her shoulders. His eyes were curved like a crescent moon.
“Mister!”
“It’s not mister, it’s daddy.”
Amidst this, Junghyuk corrected him. Ah, right! Siwoo laughed shyly, sticking out his tongue. Siwoo was still more familiar and natural with the term “mister.”
“Oh, Daddy! Mommy’s face is red.”
“Siwoo, stop. And Mr. Chajunghyuk!”
Dajeong’s gaze shot up. Are you going to keep doing this in front of the child? She glared at him, but the man who approached suddenly this time gave Dajeong a gentle peck on the lips and stepped back.
Dajeong’s breath caught. He chuckled as he looked at her blushing face.
“Hey. I’ll be back.”
“Mom! Siwoo, I’ll go to kindergarten!”
Looking at the closed entrance door as the bright sunlight scattered, Dajeong blinked her eyes, slightly dazed.
What is it? It felt unfamiliar because it was a situation like any other morning commute for a typical couple.
Although she was familiar with it from watching many dramas, she felt unfamiliar because she had never experienced it herself. Dajeong momentarily forgot how to breathe.
“Hello, ma’am! Hello, Kyungjun!”
Siwoo, who met Kyungjun’s mom at kindergarten, greeted politely. Then, he grabbed Junghyuk’s index finger and tugged.
“Ma’am! Siwoo’s dad! Hello, Kyungjun! He’s our dad!”
“Oh my! It’s the first time meeting Mr. Siwoo. Hello, Mr. Siwoo.”
Kyungjun’s mom, with a gentle impression, seemed favorable to Siwoo, probably because he was her son’s friend. Before hearing her voice, Junghyuk thought she might be similar to the unpleasant trio, but it was unexpected.
So, Junghyuk also showed a kind smile towards the friendly senior. Now that he was not just a mister but a dad, he needed to maintain some dignity considering his son’s pride.
Well, even without that, the corners of his mouth were constantly twitching.
“Hello. I’m Siwoo’s dad.”
Saying this one phrase was so delightful.
“Siwoo, having such a cool dad must be really great.”
Kyungjun’s mom, who kneeled down and bent her waist, patted Siwoo’s head while speaking. Although she didn’t say it explicitly, due to Kyungjun and Siwoo being close friends, she roughly knew Dajeong’s circumstances.
“Yes! My dad is awesome!”
Siwoo shouted confidently, laughing cheerfully.
Every time he met someone, Siwoo looked around as if to say, “This is my dad!” Unable to find anyone else to boast to, he looked around. Looking at the energetic movement of Siwoo’s head, Junghyuk smiled contentedly.
“Teacher, Siwoo’s dad!”
“Suwon! It’s our dad!”
“Security uncle! Siwoo’s dad!”
“Lunch lady! Siwoo’s dad!”
Whenever Siwoo made eye contact with anyone, he grabbed Junghyuk’s hand and introduced them as his dad.
How could he endure not bragging like this? He must have wanted to brag about having a dad so much during the time when he didn’t have one.
Suddenly feeling sorry for his son, Junghyuk smiled bitterly. Still, he was proud and happy about Siwoo considering his dad impressive enough to brag about.
After boasting enough, Siwoo tilted his head quickly, smiling. He didn’t exactly know what it was, but it seemed like he might have overdone it too.
Junghyuk, who smiled back, bent one knee in front of the entrance.
“See you later, Yoo Siwoo.”
Maybe because the moment of parting had come, for some reason, his voice trembled tenderly. Whether Siwoo knew it or not, the cheerful Siwoo shook his hand like a sprout.
An Indifferent Woman is the One Men Desire the Most
One-line summary: The female lead is actually cold-hearted and extremely rational. She has stage-by-stage relationships and won’t two-time, but there will always be someone who secretly likes her.
This novel has the following triggers, so if you’re sensitive to these, please don’t read:
1. The female lead has had many relationships, but she treated each one seriously and broke up properly.
It’s just that the men unilaterally pestered her incessantly. For the female lead, when she doesn’t like someone anymore, she simply doesn’t like them.
(This applies to her relationships with Male Lead 1, 2, 3, and 4 as well, but she’s loyal in each 1-on-1 relationship!)
2. In this novel, Male Lead 2 and the female lead kiss in a car, and Male Lead 1 sees it and beats up Male Lead 2.
The female lead calls the police and sends both Male Lead 1 and 2 to the police station! Male Lead 1 begs the female lead not to break up with him.
3. Male Lead 1 has a gentle appearance but an obsessive personality.
Male Lead 2 has a delicate and soft appearance, slightly green tea-like (two-faced).
Male Lead 3 is a youthful college student and a smart person who has secretly liked the female lead for a long time.
Male Lead 4 is the female lead’s father’s special assistant, a business elite with deep, hidden thoughts.
4. At the beginning of this novel, the female lead has already broken up with Male Lead 1 (Chapter 4) and gotten back together with Male Lead 2 (ex-boyfriend).
5. Enter with caution if you have triggers!!!
