Taeseok only told Yeoreum about the existence of the security team and Eunmi after her condition stabilized.

Knowing in advance wouldn’t have changed anything since Yeoreum had nothing to do but worry. After learning about her existence, Yeoreum was greatly surprised.

Taeseok was already providing the best treatment. VIP room, 24-hour resident caregiver.

She had two fractures in her right leg and ribs and showed slight symptoms of a concussion. It was said to be a relatively minor injury compared to the scale of the accident. To say it’s not significant when the leg is broken. Yeoreum cried profusely with a heavy heart.

It was the duty of the security guard to comfort her, saying it’s okay, she’s recovering well.

“Thank you. Thank you for protecting our baby. And I’m sorry.”

“It’s okay! Don’t cry.”

“For getting hurt like this because of me… I’ll repay this favor without forgetting.”
Only then did I come to know the whole story. I could now hear about the existence of the security guard who had been following me for months. I hadn’t noticed at all. No, thinking back, there was a strange car that followed me once.

“It was since then.”

If Taeseok hadn’t reacted sensitively to Yeoreum’s safety, what would have happened now? It would have been an uncertain situation not only for the baby but even for Yeoreum’s life. The thought alone was terrifying.

Yeoreum gathered her thoughts and returned to reality.

“Let’s eat. Oppa. I made it.”

“I told you not to. The ajumma did everything.”

“I just moved a little with the ajumma’s help. I was bored.”

“Even if you’re bored, the kitchen is off-limits. If you do that again, you’ll get scolded.”

Although Taeseok showed an annoyed expression, Yeoreum just smiled brightly.

It was a hot and peaceful summer.

And one day among them was Yeoreum’s birthday.

When Taeseok said he had prepared a birthday gift, Yeoreum thought of something like a ring or necklace. Considering her current condition, she didn’t plan a trip, and besides accessories, nothing else came to mind.

Taeseok teased her.

“Did you want jewelry? Choi Yeoreum, you’re subtly materialistic.”

He added that if they got married, he would hand over the bankbook, so she should manage it herself. Yeoreum jumped up, saying that’s not it.

“Then I’ll give you a day to remember for a lifetime.”

It was a difficult decision. But it was something she had to do. Taeseok was a father. He smiled as he revealed his plan.

Yeoreum was now approaching 12 weeks.

Since the baby was entering a stable phase, there was no need to continue going to the university hospital. The distance was far, and the waiting time was considerable. She decided to settle on a good women’s hospital near her home. Today was the first day.

Taeseok decided to accompany her to the obstetrics and gynecology department. Like many other expectant fathers, he thought he should do it himself. He said it was a gift.

“No. It was possible at the university hospital because it was an inpatient, but it’s impossible at a general hospital.”

Yeoreum was cautious as a habit. Perhaps it was natural since she had never had a public date.

“Why? What’s wrong with Dad going to see the baby?”

“It won’t work. Obviously.”

“That’s right. What’s so obvious about it.”

“Will you wait in the parking lot?”

“Is the parking lot the examination room?”

Yeoreum’s mind became complicated. She imagined people crowding around, taking pictures, asking for autographs, and scenes like that appearing one by one as news articles.

“Silly. We’re a couple now. Why not?”

As Taeseok came out so strongly, Yeoreum eventually gave in.

“Okay. Let’s go.”

She weakly replied and suddenly entered the dressing room, picking out Taeseok’s clothes. She came out with a black shirt, black sunglasses, and even a black hat, dressing Taeseok one by one. Like playing with a doll.

“What are you doing?”

“A disguise.”

“In this heat. Yeoreum.”

“…….”

“Do you think people won’t recognize me like this? I’m Seo Taeseok.”

“Not that, but.”

“Instead of doing this, let’s kiss one more time now.”
Taeseok threw his hat off with a strangely sexy look and said.

After asking where he learned such skills, he simultaneously wrapped his arms around Yeoreum’s waist and pulled her closer. Feeling Taeseok’s gaze and body becoming firmer, Yeoreum quickly turned her body.

“It’ll be late.”

Taeseok held Yeoreum’s chin, licking her lips gently.

“It won’t be late. If you cooperate.”

Taeseok’s lips overlapped with Yeoreum’s lips. It was hot. Suppressing physical contact for so long, the heat was accumulating on Taeseok’s lips.

The hot lips, as if on fire, tickled Yeoreum’s breath. Yeoreum also rose with the same temperature.

Taeseok casually suggested going easy, but in the end, he became persistent again. He pushed air through the partially open lips and deeply breathed in Yeoreum’s scent.

Thinly exhaling Yeoreum’s breath, the moans that followed like whispered sighs, and the trembling of the thin, long fingers—all of it drove him crazy.

“… Even if it’s regrettable, it’s enough.”

Nevertheless, a greater sense of happiness filled his heart. It was time to meet the mischievous giggles just by thinking.

“Now, let’s go.”

Taeseok said.

Then, Yeoreum wrapped her arms around his neck and leaned on him. Taeseok raised his upper body with the strength of his torso. Yeoreum whispered into his ear.

“I love it so much, Oppa.”

Taeseok’s expression stiffened.

“This is cheating. How did you endure it like this? Should we skip the hospital today?”

Suddenly, Taeseok’s voice contained intense lust. Before he became even firmer, Yeoreum quickly withdrew, taking his hand.

“No! I made a mistake. Let’s go quickly. To the hospital.”

Taeseok looked at Yeoreum’s face, sighed as if the ground was about to collapse, and picked up his phone. Carefully packing Yeoreum’s bag and the university hospital medical chart, they left the house.

Becoming parents was much more, far more, and extremely challenging than they had thought.