The Returned Father of My Child (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 13
Jae Kyung frowned, recognizing the voice calling his name.
Yeon Ga Jin.
That reckless troublemaker from Hwangdo Construction—always causing chaos that Dowon Group had to clean up, wearing everyone thin.
Jae Kyung pretended not to hear, not even glancing at Ga Jin. At that moment, the elevator doors opened, and his eyes locked onto a woman who sprang out like a coiled spring.
A woman impossible to ignore.
Watching her run straight toward Ga Jin without hesitation, Jae Kyung felt a searing flame surge within him.
Representative Han Bo Mi. Last time, she’d bolted the instant she saw Yeon Ga Jin’s yellow sports car—but today she was dashing over like a lost soul reuniting with someone dear… What on earth was going on?
Jae Kyung felt used, as if caught in some lovers’ game between the two.
But was it really worth getting this angry over?
He’d been bewildered by the emotions stirring inside him since last night.
Shielded by the crowd, only their faces were visible—and he couldn’t help but wonder what they were saying to each other.
As if he were jealous or something.
“Jae Kyung-ah.”
Sung Yeon Hee stepped forward with her security team, blocking his view.
“Do Jae Kyung.”
Jae Kyung instinctively furrowed his brow.
“Yes, Mother.”
Though he had the urge to check what exactly Bo Mi’s relationship with Ga Jin was, Yeon Hee came first now.
‘Won Yi.’
What kept nagging at him was those glistening, tear-filled eyes she’d fixed on Jae Kyung—eyes that brimmed with unspoken emotion.
“Jae Kyung-ah, your mother wants to see you for a moment. Do you have time now?”
“I’ll go right away.”
Representative Han Bo Mi. Just some woman he’d never see again once this job was done…
Don’t dwell on her.
She was only the head of a minor subcontractor—yet the razor-sharp boundaries he usually maintained softened whenever she was near.
The lingering sensation of holding her in his arms last night still tingled against his palms, as if her touch hadn’t quite faded.
Even though the situation had left him no choice, he’d held her without a single hesitation—and now, absurdly, even missed her. He felt utterly out of his mind.
Get a grip, Do Jae Kyung.
He smoothed his expression, as if he hadn’t seen anything, as if he felt nothing at all.
[This is the timeline separator]They say a mother can recognize her child just by the back of their head.
Bo Mi never expected she’d possess that same instinct. The moment the elevator doors opened, she spotted Ga Jin—or more accurately, her eyes immediately caught sight of Yeo Reum dangling from Ga Jin’s arm.
Yeo Reum-ah!
Bo Mi charged toward Ga Jin as if nobody else existed around her.
It no longer mattered who’d been with Yeo Reum.
Ga Jin, seeing Bo Mi running toward him, greeted her with a dazed expression—as if he were dreaming. His earlier plan to tease Jae Kyung was instantly forgotten.
He spread one arm wide, ready to embrace her.
So you’ve finally realized your oppa’s true worth.
A satisfied smile spread across Ga Jin’s face.
“Yeo Reum-ah!”
“Mommy!”
Yeo Reum flailed her arms and called out to Bo Mi. Only then did Bo Mi finally feel like she could breathe again.
“Yeo Reum-ah! Where on earth did you go all alone…? I was so worried!”
“I got lost…”
Yeo Reum made a pouty face and reached out her arms.
“Wahhh… Mommy. I was so scared.”
Bo Mi snatched Yeo Reum from Ga Jin’s stunned grip and pulled her into a tight embrace.
“It’s okay now. Mommy’s here.”
Ga Jin reflexively grabbed Yeo Reum’s legs as they slipped from his arms.
Wait! What the hell is going on?
He stared back and forth between Yeo Reum and Bo Mi, utterly baffled.
Mom…?
Did she just say “Mom”?
Han Bo Mi is her mom?
Ga Jin stood frozen, overwhelmed by this unbelievable truth.
Six years ago, when Bo Mi vanished, Ga Jin had been exiled to an overseas construction site.
He’d gotten caught accepting bribes from subcontractors in Korea, approving substandard materials—causing a major scandal.
Madam Hwang had begged Min Jun repeatedly until they granted him leniency—sending him overseas instead. He’d only returned two years ago, after his four-year exile ended.
Han Bo Mi had a child? And why on earth would her son call Do Jae Kyung “Daddy”?
“Hey! Is this your kid?”
Ga Jin couldn’t make sense of the situation.
When had Do Jae Kyung and Han Bo Mi become involved like this?!
There was absolutely no connection between them—so whose child was this?
The kid looked exactly like Do Jae Kyung, yet his mom was Han Bo Mi?
Ga Jin stared intensely at Bo Mi.
She stood there holding her child, lips pressed tightly shut, glaring back at him—disheveled from rushing out in a hurry, yet still undeniably beautiful in Ga Jin’s eyes.
Damn it. Who the hell beat me to it?
“Ga Jin oppa. Let go of her legs.”
“Mister, I’m going to Mommy.”
Only now did Bo Mi fully register that Ga Jin had been with her child. The name Yeon Ga Jin brought back memories of the despicable Yeon siblings who’d tormented her since childhood—and she shuddered.
“Answer me. Han Bo Mi. Is she yours?”
Ga Jin demanded, still gripping Yeo Reum’s chubby calves.
“She’s mine.”
“Who… who is her father?”
“…”
Bo Mi stayed silent—this was a question that didn’t need answering. She knew Ga Jin’s stubborn, twisted nature well. Revealing that the child had no father might give him dangerous leverage, so she chose to ignore him.
“I won’t let go until you answer.”
“He’s none of your concern.”
“Are you married?”
Ga Jin’s voice trembled as he asked, desperate for confirmation. If she were married, it couldn’t possibly be to Do Jae Kyung. His mind spun into chaos at this sudden revelation.
“Well…”
Legally, they hadn’t married—but Won Yi and Bo Mi had held their own private wedding ceremony.
“Who the hell is it? You told me you never wanted to get married!”
“I don’t know why you were with my child, but if you protected her, thank you. I came straight from work—let’s talk another time.”
“Hey! How can you treat me like this?”
Bo Mi peeled Ga Jin’s hand off and fixed him with a sharp glare.
“Ga Jin oppa, have you forgotten what Director Hwang Min Jun told you—to stay away from me?”
“Ha! How many years ago was that?”
“Some things don’t vanish just because time passes. Still, thank you for finding my daughter. If you’d like compensation, just say so.”
“Hey! Hey! Han Bo Mi!”
Ga Jin grabbed Bo Mi’s arm as she turned to leave.
“At least give me your contact info.”
Bo Mi glared at him coldly.
“I’ll pass it through Yeon Ga Young. Is that fine?”
Yeo Reum, who’d been burying her tear- and snot-streaked face into her mother’s shoulder, lifted her head and looked at Ga Jin.
“Mister… but where’s our daddy?”
“Do Jae Kyung was just over there a moment ago.”
Bo Mi spun around in shock at Ga Jin’s words, quickly scanning the area—had anyone overheard?
“What are you even talking about? Why would Managing Director Do Jae Kyung be mentioned here?”
“Your kid said so herself—he’s her daddy, the head of Dowon Group.”
Yeo Reum couldn’t possibly know Do Jae Kyung… Calling him “daddy”? How did this even happen?
“Yeo Reum-ah, where did you even hear the name Do Jae Kyung?”
“From Mommy’s company! It’s Managing Director Do Jae Kyung of Dowon Group. I practiced saying it a hundred times so I wouldn’t forget!”
Yeo Reum lifted her head proudly from Bo Mi’s shoulder as she spoke.
“What on earth…?”
Bo Mi couldn’t comprehend her daughter’s words. It sounded like a misunderstanding about the company name—but where had she even heard “Managing Director Do Jae Kyung”?
“Hey! She clearly said Do Jae Kyung is her dad!”
Ga Jin reached out to grab Yeo Reum’s collar in frustration, but Bo Mi jerked away and glared at him.
“Ugh—I’m going crazy! Who’s this kid’s real father?”
“I don’t know.”
Yeo Reum shook her head vigorously and buried her face back in Bo Mi’s shoulder.
“He’s not him. Don’t go saying things like that to anyone.”
“Of course not. Do Jae Kyung isn’t married anyway.”
Relieved to confirm that Bo Mi’s partner wasn’t Jae Kyung, Ga Jin relaxed. Had it been another woman, he might’ve relished the chance to exploit Jae Kyung’s weakness—but with Bo Mi, it was different.
If he had to choose between losing Bo Mi to Jae Kyung or to another man, he’d rather she married someone else.
“But… why does the kid look exactly like Do Jae Kyung?”
“…He’s… my husband.”
She almost said he looked just like Do Jae Kyung—but decided against giving Ga Jin any more information and clamped her mouth shut.
“Ha… I only met the managing director during this project—we just met for the first time, so don’t go making weird assumptions.”
“I was just asking. Introduce me to your husband then. We lived under the same roof once—we’re practically family.”
Bo Mi pretended not to hear and started walking away with Yeo Reum in her arms. She needed to find Mi Rae, who was surely worried sick.
“Hey! Han Bo Mi!”
Ga Jin called out—but instead of Bo Mi, Yeo Reum waved at him.
Unconsciously, Ga Jin waved back, and Yeo Reum beamed.
She must’ve inherited it from Han Bo Mi—this kid was kind of cute.
The corners of Ga Jin’s mouth lifted slightly.
Bo Mi said she had a husband—but then why wouldn’t the kid know her own father?
She’s clearly lying. She definitely doesn’t have a husband.
“Is she a single mom? Did she divorce before the baby was born? If the kid doesn’t even know her father’s name properly, they’ve never met… Did some bastard just toy with her and dump her? Damn it—I should’ve pressed her harder.”
Ga Jin regretted not asking more clearly in his state of shock.
If she didn’t have a husband… did that mean he still had a chance?
Feeling oddly cheerful, Ga Jin laughed aloud and headed toward his car.
[This is the timeline separator]“Unnie! I’m so sorry—I’ve committed an unforgivable sin!”
Mi Rae had never felt such guilt toward her usually sharp-witted boss. After sobbing uncontrollably while hugging Yeo Reum for a long while, Mi Rae finally came to her senses and bowed deeply in apology.
“Yeo Reum-ah! I told you to wait and not go anywhere alone!”
“I’m sorry.”
Yeo Reum placed her hands on her belly and bowed deeply.
Mi Rae pulled Yeo Reum into another tight embrace, swaying side to side as she wept again.
“Waaah! Yeo Reum-ah, don’t ever leave my side again!”
“Imo, I was bad. Please don’t cry.”
Yeo Reum patted Mi Rae’s back with her tiny hands and buried her head in her shoulder.
“Yeo Reum-ah, why did you go out by yourself?”
“I saw Mommy’s workplace on TV! So I thought… if I went there alone, Mommy would be happy.”
She’d imagined the happy ending—her mom hugging her and saying, “Our Yeo Reum has really grown up!”
“Yeo Reum-ah…”
“I missed Mommy so much—that’s why I did it. I’m sorry.”
Tears welled up again in Yeo Reum’s big eyes. Bo Mi’s own eyes grew hot, her throat tightening.
Just having her daughter back in her arms left her with no energy to scold her—but as a mother, she had to be clear about this.
Bo Mi gripped Yeo Reum’s shoulders firmly, looking straight into her eyes with a serious expression.
“Han Yeo Reum. You must always tell an adult before going anywhere, and go together. If you’d gotten truly lost today, you might never have seen Mommy again.”
“But at Grandma’s house, it was okay to go out alone…”
“Yeo Reum-ah…”
Bo Mi’s heart ached—it felt like her own fault. If only they’d been living together, she would’ve taught her better…
“I was wrong.”
“…Unnie, didn’t you come straight from work? Are you okay?”
Mi Rae glanced at her watch, worried.
“Ha… I want to stay with Yeo Reum, but I still have an important task to finish…”
“Mommy, go ahead. I’ll listen well to Imo Mi Rae.”
“I’ll finish work and come back. Wait here with Imo Mi Rae. I’ll bring delicious fried chicken for dinner, okay?”
“Wow! Fried chicken!”
Yeo Reum beamed brightly—as if she’d never cried—and nodded enthusiastically.
“Unnie, Mi Rae and I will guard the house well, so don’t worry! I promise I won’t make a mistake like this again.”
“Okay, I’m counting on you.”
Leaving the two behind, Bo Mi’s steps felt heavy with lingering worry.
She recalled rushing out in a panic when she heard Yeo Reum was missing—and colliding with Ga Young on her way out. She had a feeling the rest of the day wouldn’t be easy.
“Representative Han Bo Mi! You and I need to talk.”
Back at the office, Ga Young stood waiting with fire in her eyes.
Top Celebrity Younger Brother Bears Her Child (Female-dominant)
One-line summary: Forced to live stream romance with a top celebrity in a female-dominant world.
Yan Jin transmigrated into a brothel, with a fellow transmigrated junior beside her.
Hearing the obscene words coming from outside, the unfortunate junior covered his ears tightly, his cheeks flushed red, and whispered to comfort her, “Don’t worry, I will definitely help you escape.”
“Don’t worry, I will definitely defend your chastity.” Yan Jin looked at the flawless and delicate features of the unfortunate junior and gently comforted, “Because we have transmigrated into a female-dominant world.”
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Top celebrity Yu Shu suddenly fell into a coma during a concert.
Research scientist Yan Jin fainted in the lab after working overtime.
Two people with no connection were rushed to the same hospital.
Three days later, neither of them had woken up.
Suddenly, the entire nation discovered that a live streaming app had been forcibly installed on their phones.
Upon opening it, they heard the two discussing how to escape from the brothel.
The entire internet was in an uproar.
After the two successfully escaped from the brothel, Yu Shu’s fan group rushed to make a banner and sent it to the hospital overnight.
“Big sister bravely took action to defend the chastity of our idol!”
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When Yu Shu was diagnosed with pregnancy, Yan Jin stared at his belly for a long time.
Covering his stomach, he muttered gloomily, “If you don’t like it, I’ll go get an abortion.”
“It’s not that I don’t like it.” Yan Jin hugged Yu Shu and said softly, “I just feel like I’m not human.”
Yu Shu comforted Yan Jin, “I was already an adult when we got together.”
Yan Jin hesitated, “But you won’t be of legal marriageable age even after giving birth to the child.”
At the same time, a flood of bullet comments appeared in the live streaming room that the two couldn’t see.
[Although it’s inappropriate, I also want a young and handsome boyfriend to have my child.]
①Male pregnancy (highlighted)
The female lead is five years older than the male lead, and the male lead is already an adult when he appears.
Ga Jin is such an interesting character. If FL had been friends with him, she might have had an even more terrible childhood because of Mrs. Hwang. But he’s exactly the type of person who could be a friend or family member.