Their precarious relationship had seemingly ended.
Hearing Eun-su’s request, In-woo assumed as much on his own. Upon hearing her story, he spontaneously declared his intention to change his workplace.
While everyone was keen to transfer to the main institute in Seoul, he chose to move to the almost exiled branch in Jeju Island. His professor chided him, questioning his rationale.
The professor labeled In-woo’s continuous defiance of a promising career path as a wandering journey. Amid the professor’s ongoing persuasion, In-woo spoke with confidence.
He believed this was a turning point in his life.
However, even after saying so, In-woo still hadn’t fully comprehended his feelings for Eun-su.
He simply felt pity for her. Every time he saw Eun-su, he wanted to care for her, to make her smile. That was all.
Is that really all?
As he confronted the arrogantly posturing Hyuk-ju, In-woo felt engulfed by a myriad of indescribable emotions.
In In-woo’s eyes, Moon Hyuk-ju seemed to be the root of Eun-su’s sorrow.
The message about the number change, and soon after, another message from a completely different number.
At that time, In-woo thought Eun-su was deliberately avoiding Moon Hyuk-ju.
Otherwise, there was no reason to change her number again so soon.
‘Moon seemed aware of Eun-su’s current state.’
Although he never directly mentioned the word ‘pregnant’, it was clear that Hyuk-ju was aware.
Did Eun-su tell him, or did he find out on his own?
It could have been both.
While it wasn’t outwardly evident, Eun-su was in the early stages of pregnancy. The persistent morning sickness probably gave her away to Moon Hyuk-ju.
“Haah…….”
As these thoughts surfaced, In-woo felt rage bubbling up.
Perhaps Eun-su had fled to Jeju Island to protect the child. And Moon Hyuk-ju, valuing his lineage more than Eun-su herself, might be using that as an excuse to bring her back by his side.
“Damn bastard.”
A curse slipped through his clenched teeth.
Uncontrollable strength flowed into both hands gripping the armrests.
Upon meeting Eun-su, he intended to ask if she needed help. However, if he asked outright, she’d predictably dismiss any concerns, claiming all was well.
Eun-su always put others before herself. She had been like that since childhood.
In the pediatric ward she once stayed, the cries of children and adults alike never ceased.
Whenever the wailing ensued, Eun-su would firmly state.
‘Brother, I won’t cry.’
Even at a tender age where it was natural to cry when in pain, Eun-su held back her tears.
Because when she cried, her mother cried too.
She recalled that young Eun-su as if she overlapped with her current face.
Blinded by the naive belief that enduring everything would bring happiness to all, he desperately wanted to rescue Eun-su.
It didn’t matter if it was presumptuous.
Sometimes, one had to cross boundaries to solve problems. Hence, it was essential to know when to boldly overstep.
Exiting the airport, Hyuk-ju headed to the parking lot.
The hotel was about a 10-minute drive from the airport. After parking his car in the hotel’s underground lot, he took the elevator up to the deli on the 4th floor.
Various cakes, cookies, and chocolates were displayed inside showcases.
He came to buy a chocolate and strawberry mousse cake, but when he left, he was carrying a large shopping bag.
“Hey, Moon Hyuk-ju!”
Suddenly hearing that voice, Hyuk-ju turned around.
Jun-kyung, with his daughter in one arm and holding his son’s hand in the other, approached with a surprised look. Behind him stood Jun-kyung’s wife, Su-jin.
“What brings you here?”
“I’ve arranged to work at the resort.”
“The resort? Did you get demoted?”
Hearing that Hyuk-ju, from the prestigious Myung-jin Group, was working at an unrelated Jeju resort, Jun-kyung’s eyes widened in shock.
“Well, something like that.”
“Never thought I’d see the day. Moon Hyuk-ju getting demoted. I was so shocked I forgot to introduce my family. Kids, greet him.”
Placing his daughter on the ground, both children respectfully bowed.
“Hello.”
“Yeah, hello.”
It was the first time Hyuk-ju was seeing Jun-kyung’s kids since Jun-kyung had spent several years in Germany. The son resembled Jun-kyung, while the daughter bore a striking resemblance to Su-jin.
It’s common for children to resemble their parents, but to Hyuk-ju, it appeared fascinating. Watching the children, a smile naturally formed on his lips.
Hyuk-ju set down the shopping bag he was holding and pulled out his wallet.
“Mr. Hyuk-ju, it’s alright.”
Su-jin, shaking her head, stopped Hyuk-ju from giving the children pocket money. Then, Jun-kyung spoke with a playful tone.
“She’s stingy, but we have plenty of money. So, it’s okay to take some.”
“It’s for listening well to your mother.”
Hyuk-ju handed the pocket money to the children. As he watched the kids, his gaze inadvertently settled on Su-jin’s belly.
He had heard she was due in the fall, but her belly looked as if she would give birth the next month.
“Your belly has grown quite a bit.”
“Did the expected delivery date move up?”
Hyuk-ju cautiously asked Su-jin.
“It’s my third child. For the first one, it doesn’t show much, but from the second, the belly becomes prominent earlier. Moon Hyuk-ju, you have a lot to learn from me.”
As Jun-kyung teasingly remarked, Su-jin covered her mouth, suppressing a laugh.
Seeing the adults’ conversation dragging on, the children grew restless.
“Is Eun-su also here?”
“…Yes.”
“That’s good. Su-jin and Eun-su haven’t met yet. We’re here until the end of the week, so let’s find a time to meet.”
“Alright.”
In response to Hyuk-ju, Jun-kyung made a gesture indicating he would call and then boarded the elevator first with his wife and children.
Hyuk-ju felt envious and simultaneously guilty.
He had had numerous opportunities to be happy with Eun-su but had turned them down. He couldn’t blame anyone, as it was his doing.
Determined, he thought of this as his last chance.
With that resolution, Hyuk-ju quickly drove from the hotel to Eun-su’s home.
Before he knew it, he had arrived. Carrying the shopping bag filled with chocolates and cake, he swiftly crossed the yard and entered the house.
“You’re here?”
The housekeeper in the kitchen greeted Hyuk-ju as he entered.
“Is Eun-su in her room?”
“She went out for dinner with a friend.”
“……”
Hyuk-ju gripped the handle of the shopping bag tightly.
He had a feeling he knew whom Eun-su had gone to meet.
Male lead is a Love-Obsessed Merman
When he discovers she has gone, he risks everything to pursue her on land, enduring agonizing pain to transform his tail into human legs…
One-line summary: Male lead chases female lead. The male lead’s love is a bit sick, an invincible love brain.
Synopsis
During a voyage at sea, Jiang Yang accidentally captures a merman.
Servant: I heard that mermen are fierce and brutal.
Jiang Yang looks at the merman obediently rubbing her palm like a puppy: “You call this fierce and brutal?”
Servant: I heard that mermen have no human nature.
Jiang Yang looks at the merman with wet puppy eyes, obsessively calling her ‘A Yang’ like a childish infant: “You call this having no human nature?”
With great difficulty, she releases the merman back into the sea and returns to shore.
Who would have thought that in less than half a month, the merman, who should have been freely wandering in the South China Sea, would shed his scales, endure the pain of losing his tail, transform into human legs, and come ashore to find her?
He kneels at her feet, rubbing her palm, with merman tears rolling down: “A Yang, don’t abandon me.”
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