With a phone in hand, Hyuk-joo came out to the living room.
Careful not to wake the sleeping Eun-su, he answered the phone in a hushed voice.
“Speak.”
— Checking the records of Ms. Seo Yeon-ji, or rather Ms. Seo Eun-seong, who was hospitalized at Sungsim Hospital, seems practically impossible.
Director Song seemed to be the first to look into the Sungsim Hospital records. However, there was no way that the records of a closed hospital would still be intact.
For Director Song, who was quite persistent, to almost give up in just one day meant that it was nearly impossible.
“Probably. Since the hospital records wouldn’t be preserved.”
— Um, Assistant Manager.
Trying to say something, Director Song cautiously called Hyuk-joo. Hyuk-joo calmly waited for what he would bring up next.
— How about confirming with Hwang In-woo?
“Hwang In-woo?”
At the mention of an unwelcome name, Hyuk-joo’s eyebrows slightly raised.
— I mentioned before that Mr. Hwang In-woo’s father worked as the director of the pediatric cancer treatment center at Sungsim Hospital for five years.
“That’s right.”
— Maybe Hwang In-woo might remember what happened back then.
“Is Director Song suggesting that Hwang In-woo might be acquainted with Seo Yeon-ji?”
— The possibility is low, but…
The nuance in Director Song’s tone hinted at the suggestion that, despite the low probability, it might be worth checking.
The thought of whether it was necessary crossed Hyuk-joo’s mind for just a moment.
But soon, he regained his composure. He wanted to confirm it, even if it meant going to such lengths.
The stories Seo Yeon-ji had told about her mother, who had passed away, were somewhat inaccurate. Hyuk-joo didn’t take them too seriously, thinking that she might not remember the events from her childhood properly.
No one would lie about such a painful past.
However, he wanted to firmly grasp any suspicions that might arise.
“I’ll go meet Hwang In-woo.”
— Are you going to say it in person, Assistant Manager?
“I heard he’s in Jeju. So, it’s better for me to meet him than Director Song.”
— Then I’ll contact Mr. Hwang In-woo to arrange a meeting.
“No, I’ll do it myself.”
— Yes, understood.
“And one more thing.”
Hyuk-joo opened his mouth to give additional instructions.
“It might be troublesome, but please check all the recent SNS posts made by Seo Yeon-ji, without missing any. Including what will be posted in the future.”
— I will do that.
After ending the call with Director Song, Hyuk-joo went into the kitchen and poured himself some water.
There was a method to confirm the former employees of Sungsim Hospital one by one. However, meeting Hwang In-woo was the most effective.
Coincidentally, his father’s time working at Sungsim Hospital overlapped with the period Hyuk-joo wanted to investigate.
It was when his mother was battling an illness, and Seo Yeon-ji was repeatedly admitted and discharged for pediatric cancer.
The chances of Hwang In-woo remembering were slim, but it still seemed worthwhile to meet him.
Hyuk-joo found In-woo’s number and pressed the call button.
After a few rings, the other person answered the phone.
— Yes, this is Hwang In-woo.
“It’s Moon Hyuk-joo.”
— …Ah, yes. Why did you call me?
The tone asking for the purpose was quite blunt.
Narrowing his eyebrows at the impolite tone, Hyuk-joo suddenly thought that it was natural for In-woo to react this way. He probably didn’t want Hyuk-joo meddling in his affairs.
Especially considering that he had left the hospital he worked at and come all the way to Jeju. It was evident that he held Eun-su in high regard. Otherwise, leaving a stable position with guaranteed wealth and honor wouldn’t make sense.
Moreover, he had given up a competitive opportunity for training in the United States.
Deciding to make such a sacrifice indicated an extraordinary mindset.
“I’d like to meet you.”
— Me?
“Yes, there’s something I want to ask when we meet.”
— Sure.
Unexpectedly, In-woo accepted the proposal to meet quite readily. Without much hesitation, Hyuk-joo suggested they meet tomorrow.
They agreed on the time and place. Suddenly, In-woo asked a question.
— Do you know today is Eun-su’s birthday?
“Of course.”
— ….
“Is there a husband who doesn’t know his wife’s birthday?”
Hyuk-joo spoke with a relaxed tone, as if he wanted In-woo to remember who he was.
— I asked the obvious. Then, see you tomorrow.
“Sure…ly.”
Before Hyuk-joo could finish his sentence, In-woo hung up the phone. He seemed uncomfortable, just like Hyuk-joo.
But if one were to compare, it was probably more uncomfortable for him.
Hyuk-joo let out a bitter laugh.
He was undeniably Eun-su’s husband, and In-woo was just a stranger. Even though they had been close like siblings when they were young, their relationship hadn’t changed.
The sound of the door opening reached his ears.
Eun-su, who had just awakened, rubbed her eyes and came out to the living room.
“Are you up?”
Hyuk-joo approached her.
Male lead says he’s pregnant — and it’s female lead’s child
Something seems a bit off about this world.
Wang Zhao thought as she watched a pregnant man walking towards her…
Intro
Female lead finds herself in a world where the men who possess the ability to bear children.
As she navigates this unfamiliar reality, she is caught off guard by the sudden appearance of her boyfriend, who reveals that he is pregnant.
Is this truly her boyfriend?
Why can’t she recall any details about their time together?
She begins to doubt whether the child her boyfriend is carrying is even hers.
Is there a hidden reason behind her amnesia, or could it be a side effect of her sudden arrival in this strange new world?
Just when it seems the protagonist’s life couldn’t become any more entangled, her ex-boyfriend makes an unexpected appearance, raising questions about the protagonist’s past.
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