“Chairman Tae, Madam, Seojun, and even Mr. Hyunwoo are all included in this situation. Why can’t you see that? Also, you may not have said anything, but I had a vague idea.”

“…”

In fact, he had guessed while trying not to acknowledge it.

If, by any chance, Chairman Tae was only pursuing Hyunwoo, and if he was determined to take the child using any means, wouldn’t he be an influential person who could not be resisted?

Moreover, if she loses the child so miserably, it would not only be a disappointment but also a serious event that could collapse her entire life, not just the second child.

So, she had hoped that he wasn’t that person. She had denied her intuition outright but now it was time to face the reality.

With things turning out like this, all Yeonhee could do was firmly express her unwillingness to give up custody of the child.
Even if I become a wreck, I will never give up the child. Yeonhee, who is prepared to endure legal battles until the day when the laws of the world favor them, let out a big sigh, lowering her chin with determination.

“Well, then, for what reason, for what purpose have you all gathered here? I just wanted to see the child’s father. Fine! I can show Hyunwoo as much as you want. However, if you expect anything more, we cannot allow it!”

However, Cha Yeonjin’s response was so gentle that it rendered Yeonhee’s strong determination useless.

“Mrs. Cho, we are not like that. We clearly know how much Professor Eom and his wife have suffered. How can we covet the child?”

“That’s right. We came to discuss in a good direction among the adults of the household about the children meeting again. Anyway, it seems like Mrs. Cho is quite surprised, so let’s settle down and listen to what the children have to say about what to do in the future.”

As Tae Seok-ho and Cha Yeonjin hastened to discuss why they had come here, Yeonhee’s slightly relieved gaze fell on Soyeon.

“Yeah, why don’t you go ahead and talk!”

“Mom, Dad… Chairman, Madam…”

Soyeon came down from the sofa for a moment, kneeling on the floor. And with tears welling up in her large eyes, she sobbed.

“I’m really sorry for not being able to tell you until now. All of this is my fault. I’m really sorry for surprising you.”

After finishing her words, Soyeon bowed her head, and the tears that had gathered in her eyes fell onto the yellow skirt.

“Oh, what should I do with this ugly thing… Huhuhu…”

Yeonhee, whose heart was endlessly aching, could only cry like Soyeon.

Even in this gap, it was too heartbreaking to see the crying figure of the daughter who had dressed in the color her son liked.

“Hey! Why are you crying as if you did something good? If you cry, your mom will… Mom will… Huhuhu…”

“I’m sorry, Mom. It’s embarrassing for Chairman and Madam too. I’m really, really sorry.”

Mom cries.

I made my mom cry.

Even just that made Soyeon unable to lift her head, so she bit her lower lip tightly and moistened the carpet floor with tears.

When Soyeon expressed her apologies again, Yeonjin said with a embarrassed tone.

“No, it’s not that. Hyunwoo has grown up so beautifully. I’m satisfied with just that.”

“I’m okay too. At first, it was a bit difficult to accept, but I understand your feelings. I’ve heard from Mrs. Cho how difficult it must have been for you. You don’t have to feel too sorry. If there’s an apology to be made, it should be done by Seojun, who caused the biggest mistake in our couple!”

No matter how painful it was, wasn’t it time to let it all out? Regardless of the reason, the feeling of resentment that had been suppressed all this time felt like it had been released. Tae Seok-ho, who felt an uncomfortable gaze from Seojun at the end of his words, looked at Seojun with a displeased look.

“No, Chairman. There’s nothing wrong with Seojun. Everything was done by me without consulting anyone. So, scolding should be directed at me!”
Because she liked Tae Seojun. Soyeon, who couldn’t bring herself to talk about giving up his child, wiped her misty vision with the back of her hand and praised Seojun.

Red eyes and nose.

Lips trembling, trying to endure the fullness of sorrow in her pupils.

Looking at Soyeon in that state, Seojun suddenly felt a tightening pain in his chest, and his eyes quickly turned red with tears.

Because Soyeon, who tried so hard to praise him to the end, was precious and pitiful. Her actions, which turned everything into her own fault, seemed stubborn and lingering, but that’s why she was a woman he couldn’t help but love even more.

That was why.

Swoosh.

Following Soyeon, Tae Seojun’s knees touched the ground.

“I couldn’t take responsibility. Whatever you say, whatever punishment you give, I’ll accept it sweetly.”

Not only the fact that he kneeled but also Tae Seojun admitting his mistake surprised Tae Seok-ho and Cha Yeonjin to the point where their pupils expanded to the maximum.

“……!”

“……!”

Hey, look at this kid?

In a truly astonishing and ridiculous scene, Tae Seok-ho, who met eyes with Cha Yeonjin, let out a bitter laugh. Even though Tae Seojun had a high nose, it was the first time in his life that he confirmed with his own eyes that he was weak to the parents of the woman he liked.

But considering that he disappeared as a son-in-law overnight, it was only natural.

Even if he didn’t know, not being able to save his own child as a father would be nothing more than a pathetic excuse. Therefore, Seok-ho’s heart looking at his son was only getting heavier and sinking underground.

Yeonjin, who felt the same as her husband, bowed deeply towards Professor Eom and his wife.

“I also apologize for having an indifferent son.”

“I’m sorry too, Professor Eom, Mrs. Cho.”

Tae Seok-ho’s apology following Cha Yeonjin’s was more sincere than ever.

“Oh, no, I feel more sorry if you do this.”

“I haven’t done anything good. Why are you embarrassed like this.”

The way Professor Eom and his wife accepted Tae Seok-ho’s and Cha Yeonjin’s apologies, as if they didn’t know what to do, also felt warm.

“It’s the first time, but let’s talk without formality. So, what do you two think about the future?”

“What are you talking about? We should get them married. Considering that they have spent a considerable amount of time together under the same roof. Isn’t establishing a family for Hyunwoo the most urgent matter, even for his sake?”

Although Eom Eun-hyuk asked Seojun, the answer to that question was taken over by the impatient Tae Seok-ho. In addition, he pushed forward with his intentions without hesitation.

But Eom Eun-hyuk had a slightly different idea.

“How about thinking about it and deciding from the children’s perspective? If, in the worst-case scenario, they get married without wanting it, it cannot be considered a good thing, and ultimately, Hyunwoo will be the one hurt by it.”

“Got it? How do you both feel about marriage?”
In a very professor-like manner, Chairman Tae directly asked Seojun and Soyeon about their thoughts. Seojun immediately responded without hesitation, while Soyeon hesitated for a moment before nodding her head.

“Soyeon, are you really okay?”

“Yes, Dad.”

“Seojun, are you confident that you won’t regret it?”

“Yes, Father.”

“See? The kids are okay with it. Now, all that’s left is to hurry and get them married, and we’ll just become in-laws, Professor Eom. Hahaha…”

Seeing the children’s answers, Seokho, who was quite satisfied, laughed heartily, and Eunhyuk nodded without further objection.

With this, it seemed like the long-standing issues between the two households, repeatedly apologized and reconciled, were finally being well resolved. However, at the moment when the adults were about to rise from the floor, urging them to do so, Soyeon and Seojun sat back on the sofa.

“Just a moment. I cannot agree to this decision!”

The unexpected voice of opposition came from Joyeonhee.