The look in Yi Hyun’s eyes as he gazed at the small yellow baby bathtub in the tiny bathroom was more solemn than ever before.

“First, the water temperature.”

Not too hot, not too cold, between 38 and 40 degrees Celsius, tested with the elbow.

Recalling information he had found on the internet, Yi Hyun diligently prepared the bath. He then turned to look proudly at Ha Jun, who was standing behind him with sparkling eyes.

“How is it?”

“Well done. Now we just need to bring Yun Woo.”

“Alright.”

Yi Hyun carefully lifted Yun Woo. In Yi Hyun’s large hands, Yun Woo looked like a tiny miniature.

“Kya~”

Yun Woo smiled, seeming to enjoy the touch of water. At that beautiful smile, Yi Hyun felt his heart drop.

“So this is why they call it heart-fluttering…”

It was a new realization.

Under Ha Jun’s guidance, they smoothly finished the bath and tidied up. When Yi Hyun entered the bedroom, Ha Jun was already dressing Yun Woo and cradling him for feeding.

Yi Hyun’s intense gaze fixed on the exposed, slightly swollen flesh.

“They’ve gotten bigger.”

“…”

“No wonder the scent seems stronger than before…”

“Do you know how perverted you sound right now?”

“Do you know how much I’m holding back?”

Yi Hyun’s low voice was as sensual as ever.

“…”

Ha Jun lowered his head, trying to hide his blushing face.

“How long will you breastfeed? One month? Two months?”

“I haven’t studied that yet. Usually about a year, I think. Some do six months, it varies.”

“A year? That’s too long. Just three months.”

“Why?”

“It’s mine. I can’t lend it out for that long. I’ll die.”

“How is this yours…”

“Isn’t it? Every strand of your hair belongs to me. My woman. My wife. The mother of… my child.”

Ha Jun smiled brightly at Yi Hyun’s firm words.

“Those words make me so happy. Your woman, your wife, the mother of your child. All of it.”

“What about me?”

Yi Hyun looked at Ha Jun with sparkling eyes. Ha Jun gladly met his expectations.

“My man, my husband, the father of my child.”

“I love you.”

“I love you too.”

The two smiled brightly at each other.

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The next morning, one of the items on Yi Hyun’s fatherhood list came earlier than expected. Today was Yun Woo’s BCG vaccination day.

The two, ready to go out, left the house with Bok Seon seeing them off. Yi Hyun installed the newborn car seat they had bought yesterday and placed Yun Woo in it. He naturally sat in the driver’s seat but then paused.

“Ha Jun, this… My knees are touching the steering wheel.”

“Ah…”

Even with the driver’s seat pushed all the way back, Yi Hyun’s long legs, given his superior physique, reached the steering wheel of the small car.

“I should ask Director Han to bring my car.”

“It’s fine. Don’t go through the trouble. I can drive.”

“Will your wrist be okay? It’s still weak.”

“I’m wearing a wrist brace, and I’ll drive slowly. It was fine yesterday too.”

Yi Hyun finally nodded and moved to the passenger seat.

As they arrived at the health center about 15 minutes away and waited their turn after registering, happy smiles never left the faces of Yi Hyun and Ha Jun.

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“Where’s Yi Hyun oppa?”

It was Jin Yu Ha who barged in at the start of work hours, standing with her arms crossed, looking for Yi Hyun.

Seeing her, Ji Won’s brow furrowed deeply.

“This is a company, Ms. Jin Yu Ha.”

“Who doesn’t know that? I’m asking where my fiancé Kim Yi Hyun is right now!”

“Sigh… Let’s go inside first.”

Ji Won pushed Yu Ha into the director’s office and closed the door.

“Why are you acting like such a child?”

“They said he was discharged from the hospital, but he’s not at home or at his parents’ house! What’s wrong with me looking for my fiancé? I’m worried!”

“I… sigh. I really didn’t want to say this, but from what I see, you won’t even get engaged to Yi Hyun hyung, let alone marry him. And I can’t tell you where he is, so please leave.”

“Why! I’m his fiancée! I’m Jin Yu Ha from Han Kyung Finance!!”

“So what? What do you want me to do? Yi Hyun hyung doesn’t love you. Can’t you imagine how unhappy a loveless marriage would be?”

“I love him! I do! For 12 whole years. I’ll marry oppa even if I die.”

Ji Won’s eyes were full of pity as he watched Yu Ha’s outburst. Yu Ha, who couldn’t miss this, bit her lower lip hard.

“If you don’t want to tell me, fine! I’ll find out myself!”

Yu Ha stormed out, slamming the door. Left behind, Ji Won pressed his temples, feeling an oncoming headache.

“Come to think of it, what’s he doing not even calling? He’s not even getting angry telling me to find that guy?”

Ji Won, thoroughly annoyed, picked up the phone.

“Director!”

− Is it urgent?

“No, well, it’s not that urgent…”

− Then hang up! It’s our turn now. We need to get vaccinated!

Click, the call ended. Ji Won, holding the phone, tilted his head.

“What’s he talking about? Vaccination? Is he talking about the flu? In the middle of summer?”

Oh well, never mind. Let’s get to work.

Coolly pushing aside what he couldn’t understand, Ji Won pressed the computer’s power button.

“By the way, who on earth is this Yun Woo or whatever~ Where does he live that there’s no trace of him~”

Just then, Yi Hyun called again. Ji Won quickly pressed the answer button.

“Yes, Director!”

− Get to the point.

“Jin Yu Ha barged in demanding to see you, sir.”

− I’m going to officially break off the engagement. Next.

“This Yun Woo guy just won’t turn up…”

− Don’t call him ‘guy’. I’m registering his birth soon. Next.

“Wait, what are you doing? Registering a birth??”

− Ji Won, I have a son now.

“Whaaaat??”

Ji Won jumped up from his seat. A son? Kim Yi Hyun has a son? Then the mother is…!

“Did… your wife give birth there? A baby? A… son?”

− Yes. A son who looks just like me.

“Wow, I just got goosebumps.”

Ji Won scratched his nape and arms vigorously.

He went to find his wife and ended up with a son? But he made me frantically search for his son?

It was mind-boggling.

“Does the Chairman know?”

− I’m about to tell him now. And Ha Jun’s postpartum recovery isn’t over yet, so I need to stay here longer. I’ll be back in a month.

“What? A month? No, Director, this isn’t right. It goes against both labor laws and business ethics…!”

Click, the call ended. Ji Won sighed at Yi Hyun’s now all-too-familiar phone manners.

“Sigh… He hung up again.”

Suddenly, messages started coming in one after another.

“What’s this? Hup!”

The messages were none other than photos of Yun Woo. A newborn who undeniably looked just like Yi Hyun.

“Wow…! This is… a complete mold of Kim Yi Hyun? At this rate, we won’t even need a paternity test. Hah…”

Despite his dumbfounded muttering, Ji Won’s expression was quite bright.

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After finishing his call with Ji Won, Yi Hyun immediately dialed In Hwa.

“It’s me.”

− Are you already in Seoul?

“No, not yet, but there’s something you need to know, Mother. Mother, you have a grandson.”

− Are you telling me about Yun Ji because you think I don’t know?

“Yun Ji is a granddaughter, I’m saying you have a grandson. A grandson. My son.”

− What did you say??

In Hwa, who rarely raised her voice, shouted loudly. However, Yi Hyun calmly continued what he had to say.

“His name is Yun Woo and he was born a day later than Yun Ji. They say it’s a name bought from a naming center, but isn’t it amazing how it rhymes perfectly with Yun Ji? Do you think this is what they mean by blood calling to blood?”

In Hwa, momentarily speechless from Yi Hyun’s words, finally managed to speak.

− Ha Jun, that child… gave birth? All alone?

“Yes… I was too late to be by his side.”

− Oh my… to go through that alone…

“That’s why, Mother. Please handle the cancellation of the engagement with Han Kyung Finance as soon as possible. Then I can officially register my marriage with Ha Jun and register the baby’s birth. I could just do it anyway, but that wouldn’t be right for Ha Jun, would it? Oh, isn’t there a fine if you’re late registering a birth?”

− Alright. I’ll hurry it along. When will you come to Seoul?

“After Ha Jun finishes postpartum recovery. We’ll come in about a month.”

− Where are you that someone is helping with postpartum care?

“There’s a very reliable and experienced person here. This is Ha Jun’s family home now.”

− I don’t understand what you’re saying at all, but alright.

“Yes, I’ll keep in touch.”

After hanging up, Yi Hyun once again sent a flood of Yun Woo’s photos via message. It goes without saying that In Hwa’s reaction upon receiving them was identical to Director Han’s.

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As soon as the call ended, In Hwa’s eyes widened at the photos of Yun Woo flooding in through messages.

“My goodness… Anyone can see this is Yi Hyun’s son. He looks exactly like Yi Hyun when he was little… Like two peas in a pod.”

A precious grandson who suddenly fell from the sky, who along with his mother Ha Jun, restored Yi Hyun’s brightness.

As she gazed at the photos of her grandson who looked just like her son, In Hwa’s eyes quickly became moist.

“Oh my~ I must be getting old. I’m tearing up more easily.”

In Hwa wiped her stinging eyes. How long had it been since Yi Hyun’s voice sounded this bright?

Others might not have known properly, but she, who had kept watch over Yi Hyun’s hospital room whenever possible, knew.

How Yi Hyun had been living since losing Ha Jun, how he spent his nights, and how he pretended to be fine during the day.

Whenever that happened, In Hwa, leaning against the dark hospital room from outside, couldn’t help but know.

Moreover, for the past 8 months, even as he slowly crumbled, Yi Hyun had doggedly investigated Il Sung Construction to reclaim Ha Jun’s share and focused on stocks. All for Ha Jun, who was nowhere to be seen.

“How could I have tried to stop such a person, huh…”

In Hwa chuckled softly and picked up the phone.

“Call Director Kim and Director Han from the executive office right away. And try to set up an appointment with Chairman Jin from Han Kyung Finance. Tonight is fine, just as soon as possible.”

− Yes.

After hanging up, In Hwa’s gaze returned to the photos of Yun Woo filling her phone screen.

Her lips kept twitching as she carefully examined the face of her grandson, who looked like a mold of Kim Yi Hyun.

“How can he be so handsome? And those clear, kind eyes look just like Ha Jun, that child.”