In the process, the revelation of the child’s existence would make a big fuss in the world. Also, if that happened, she might have to play tug-of-war between Taeseo-jun and herself, leaving the child in the middle. Soyeon couldn’t expose the child to the cruel battleground of adults.

But now that he knew about the hidden child, there was no conflict in bringing Yoo Jung-hwa to justice for his crimes. Only, now Taeseo-jun’s worry was more important than the child.

If I tell him about the unfortunate connection with Yoo Jung-hwa… So if Taeseo-jun suffers, how can I look at him?

Even if it hurts her heart, Soyeon couldn’t bring herself to speak about Yoo Jung-hwa’s deeds.

However, always, no matter what, since he finds out first, Soyeon had no face in front of Seo-jun this time too.

“I don’t hate you….”

So, please don’t give up on me.
“Because I said no. Does it seem like that to you more?”

“No, because I said no. How could I hate you? I, who jumped into the fire to save you alone. How can a man like that be selfish? When you think about it, it was me who unnecessarily called and put you in danger, so I’m more selfish.”

The sin of loving you as I pleased. The sin of pushing you away many times, saying you’re good. The sin of not trusting you and trying to hide the child. The person who will pay for those sins in the future is me.

“That too… I’m sorry.”

“For what?”

“For talking about Yoo Jung-hwa to Do Soon-i.”

Seo-jun, who had been staring down at Soyeon with deep and intense eyes, raised one eyebrow and parted his lips.

“If I say I’m more sorry, will you again say no?”

“Yes.”

“The firm answer remains.”

“Even if I apologize and say sorry, won’t you accept my apology?”

Unable to take his eyes off Soyeon. No, Seo-jun’s gaze, which had no intention of doing so, gradually lengthened.

“Do Soon-i was discharged a while ago. You also have no issues according to the test results, but if there’s anything uncomfortable, let me know.”

“No, there’s nothing.”

“That’s a relief. But carbon monoxide poisoning can cause delayed brain damage, so even if there’s a little discomfort, you must tell me. Got it?”

“…Yes.”

As Soyeon slowly closed her eyes and responded, Seo-jun gently cupped her cheek.

“Is there anything you want right now?”

“Yes.”

“What is it?”

Soyeon, rubbing her face against Seo-jun’s hand, spoke in a small voice.

“I want us to go home too.”

“Discharge? Tonight?”

The clock pointed to 10 PM. As Seo-jun glanced at the wall clock, Soyeon smiled as if to say, “What’s the problem with the time?”

“In fact, I really hate the hospital smell.”

If Um So-yeon hates it, then so do I. Seo-jun overturned his plan to stay in the hospital for one more day.

“Would Dogok-dong be convenient?”

“I want to go to Nonhyeon-dong. Oppa’s house.”

“Why?”

“I still don’t have the energy. I feel like I still need care. I’m hungry, and it would be nice if someone fed me. Oppa, at Oppa’s house, it means he will do all that for me.”

Speaking like a child throwing a tantrum, where did this sudden aegyo come from? In an instant, Seo-jun’s expression, which had been heavy until now, was covered with an attractive smile.

Seo-jun, gathering Soyeon’s belongings and clothes, teased her on the bed and said, “I’ll go through the discharge process and come back.”

“I don’t want to be alone. Do you need to hurry?”

“…”

This woman, did she become a different person after surviving a life-threatening situation? This level of aegyo is impressive. I want to bite her.

Seo-jun glanced at Soyeon for a moment and then left the hospital room.

Soyeon, changing into her clothes after taking off the patient gown, turned on the phone that was turned off.

Sending a text message to Do Soon-i and looking more closely at the phone, Soyeon doubted her eyes for a moment.

“!”
Mom sent a picture of Hyunwoo. Looking at the pretty child buried in yellow roses, tears involuntarily welled up. But that was only for a moment.

“Why are these people here…?”

Seeing the middle-aged gentleman and his wife standing next to Hyunwoo, Soyeon’s heart skipped a beat.

However, like going from bad to worse.

Knock, knock.

Someone knocked on the door and soon entered the hospital room.

Completely unexpected and not a pleasant figure, Soyeon could only widen her eyes. However, the person approached Soyeon with a warm expression and tone.

“Why are you so surprised? It’s embarrassing for the person who came because they were worried.”

“Oh, now that I’ve told you to leave!”

Even though she saved her, stayed with her at the hospital, and even brought her home, Do Soon-i, realizing the mess her empty house would be after being left alone for a few days, blocked the doorway to prevent Guwon-hu from entering.

“Is there someone inside?”

“No! No one is here.”

“Who would contact you to come home now?”

“No one.”

“Even family?”

“At home, I’m usually a troublemaker, and my mom doesn’t come when we’re at odds. My sister will probably try to stop her.”

“So, let’s go inside. You just got discharged from the hospital. I couldn’t leave you alone, so that’s why.”

“Huh?”

But after a struggle of physical and verbal wrestling, Do Soon-i lost.

No matter how much she lived alone, she regretted not cleaning up properly. However, having seen the already messy interior and opened even more private areas, Do Soon-i decided not to be embarrassed anymore.

Well, whatever, let it be.

Soon, lying sprawled on the sofa, Do Soon-i pulled the blanket next to her and did not move a muscle like a caterpillar.

Since then, although it was not a direct reprimand, Do Soon-i continued to be distant to Guwon-hu, who seemed awkward in this house. However, her eyes could not help but follow him incessantly.

Even if she told him to leave him alone, Guwon-hu pretended not to hear and silently cleaned the house.

“Hey, it’s a house where a woman lives alone, so why bother with every nook and cranny… Do it roughly.”

“Roughly, you say. In my opinion, someone who needs to find stability should not be agitated by the environment, Miss Yeo Do-soon.”

While diligently cleaning up the messy house, Do Soon-i had been constantly gazing at Guwon-hu.

But what kind of man is so meticulous? Moreover, his natural movements cleaning every corner of the house made Do Soon-i gradually become accustomed to the scene with Guwon-hu.

“Now it feels like a house where someone lives, doesn’t it?”

Unconsciously, Guwon-hu, who had finished cleaning, smiled with his white teeth. Then, as if in his own house, he casually unbuttoned the wet shirt, one button at a time, looking at Do Soon-i.
Even with a peek through the open door, the room had clearly transformed. Do Soon-i, who glanced around the living room and kitchen in one sweep, was quite impressed by his excellent cleaning skills but responded bluntly.

“So, does that mean my house was a pigsty?”

“You know it well.”

“Wow, even so! If I openly talk about it, what does that make me?”

“A pig?”

“Gee, seriously, Representative!”

“It’s a joke, boasting that I’m good at anything.”

“Then if that’s the case, why make people feel uncomfortable…!”

Oh!

While lying on the sofa with only her lips moving, Do Soon-i’s eyes widened like saucers.

She thought he was just unbuttoning a few buttons, but when he took off the entire shirt, revealing a flawless upper body with no hint of fat, she was genuinely taken aback and flustered.