But Yeonju was not there, and beyond the empty chair, only a quiet living room could be seen.
“…….”
Jinwook, who was looking at that living room, spoke.
“How did the household members spend their time… usually?”
The housemaid blinked and asked.
“Pardon?”
“When I’m at work, I’m curious about what my wife usually does. Does she meet friends often? Does she have any favorite places to go?”
Come to think of it, there was no one who spent time with Yeonju as much as the housemaid did. It was a question thrown with the thought that perhaps she might have information about Yeonju.
The housemaid, after seemingly contemplating his question for a while, finally answered as if there could be no other answer.
“Madam… always stayed at home.”
“She stayed at home?”
“Yes. After graduating from college, it was always either the oriental clinic or home.”
“What did she do at home?”
“……She didn’t do anything.”
Can a person really do nothing?
Jinwook stared at her with eyes full of incomprehension.
The housemaid continued speaking, recalling Yeonju’s appearance she had seen so far.
“She never brought anyone home, and I’ve never seen her talking to anyone on the phone.”
“…….”
“She just… always stayed alone.”
The statement that she was always alone pierced deep into his heart.
Still lost in reminiscence, the housemaid continued speaking.
“Then, around 5 in the afternoon, she used to keep looking at the clock…”
“…….”
“In my eyes, it seemed like Madam was waiting for you.”
At those words, Jinwook’s eyes narrowed.
Unaware of the darkening of his complexion, the housemaid asked.
“But when does Madam usually come? It seems like she’s been away for a long time, traveling.”
“…….”
For the housemaid, Yeonju had only mentioned briefly that she was going on a trip.
She wanted the world not to know that Yeonju had disappeared. This was partly because it would be troublesome if this fact was exposed to the media, but there was another reason.
The moment everyone knew, it would become a fact that the relationship with Yeonju was over.
Because of the fear that if exposed to everyone, she might never see Yeonju again.
Terrified of that possibility, she hid everything from everyone and quietly continued searching for Yeonju.
She had told everyone that Yeonju had gone on a short trip. It wasn’t a lie. She would make it true. The current separation was only temporary, and it would definitely not be permanent.
“Well, you must have been frustrated staying at home all the time. It’s good to get some fresh air.”
Jinwook said to the housemaid.
“You can go in now.”
“Ah… Do you need anything else?”
“No. I don’t.”
“Okay. Then, please enjoy your meal. I’ll be going now.”
After the housemaid bid farewell and left, only Jinwook remained in the house.
Jinwook looked down at the dining table. A pot full of seafood jjigae and various appetizing side dishes were meticulously prepared.
Jinwook lifted a spoon and scooped up some soup. And just as he was about to bring it to his mouth, a gentle voice echoed in his ears.
‘How is it?’
Jinwook raised his gaze and looked straight ahead. Yeonju, wearing an apron, was looking at him with eyes filled with anticipation. It was the image of Yeonju that he had seen in the daily routine before she left.
‘It’s the taste of soybean paste stew. I’m not sure if it turned out delicious since I made it after a long time.’
The face that smiled shyly came to mind. His heart softened.
At that time, he didn’t even realize how beautiful that smile was. He only glanced at the documents.
He didn’t respond properly to her words or her beautifully smiling face.
If I had known it would be like this, I would have faced her more properly.
Making eye contact and having a conversation once in a while.
What was so busy that we couldn’t even exchange glances?
Jinwook lowered his gaze and scooped up the soup with a spoon. It tasted like nothing. Even after trying a few more dishes, nothing was appetizing. Despite the sumptuous feast on the table, there was nothing he wanted to eat.
Yeonju must have always eaten like this alone.
She said she didn’t meet friends and stayed at home all the time, so she probably had all three meals right here.
Among the numerous meals she had in this house, the ones shared with him could be counted on one hand. Many days she either came in late or didn’t come in at all.
Now that he thought about it, maybe that’s why the days she ate with him felt unusually exciting. His voice tone was higher than usual, and it seemed like he talked incessantly.
Of course, back then, he didn’t notice that fact and responded indifferently.
Memories passed through his mind one by one, and he couldn’t eat any more.
With each memory that came to mind, regret followed one by one.
But it was too late for regrets now. Yeonju was no longer by his side.
Jinwook looked at the empty seat across from him, put down the spoon, and stood up from his seat.
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.
