“Chief Director Seo has excellent physical strength, so he doesn’t get tired easily, and he prefers to handle work efficiently in the shortest possible time.”

[Dash] Huh. I now understand why Lajin had to stay away from him before the business trip. You can’t handle this schedule with a child. Moreover, he didn’t even know about the existence of the package layout designed by you, Lajin.

“……I included it late. He’s such a busy person that he probably didn’t have time to check. ”

[Dash] Lajin needs to meet a better person. Someone warmer who will cherish her.

Acknowledging her excellent abilities, William’s words as a husband made Lajin force a bitter smile.

Whether Jaehun is a cold person or a warm person, the fact remains that the person who can be by his side is not me.

‘Chef probably shouldn’t see the marriage news.’

If by any chance, William sees the marriage news of Jaehun and Seoyoung, he might say, ‘Leaving a woman with your child behind, what is he doing?’

Lajin went to the study to turn on her laptop. It seemed she needed to censor William’s surveillance again.

The moment she entered the portal site to write an email.

An advertisement for a marriage information company appeared on the main screen.

Seeing male and female models in tuxedos and wedding dresses, suddenly an image of Jaehun and Seoyoung in similar attire walking together on the Virgin Road came to mind.

“Ah….”

Frowning, Lajin grabbed her left chest with her hand. A piercing pain, as if being poked by something sharp.

In that moment, she hastily wrapped her hands around her stomach.

“Tonton, Mom’s okay. Just, just a little surprised. Surprised. Even though I knew everything… Why does it feel like this…”

Tuck. Tuduk.

Tears fell down her cheeks.

Covering her face with both hands, Lajin repeatedly reassured herself that Mom was okay and cried for a long time.

On Friday, Sunwoo and Lajin met at a cafe near Lajin’s accommodation.

“It must have been hard for you to come all the way here from Seoul.”

“It was tough. But I came because I wanted to. To see you and say hi to Grandfather.”

After exchanging simple greetings, the two, as if they had made a promise, remained silent until the ordered tea arrived.

Sunwoo, clearing his throat, cautiously began the conversation.

“Is your body okay?”

“Yes, I’m fine.”

“The hospital?”

“I registered as soon as I arrived.”

“The baby too?”

“Yes, it’s normal.”

Smiling faintly while having a conversation, Lajin suddenly felt lonely.

It felt strange to share a conversation meant for the baby’s father with a complete stranger.

‘No, don’t think like this. Let’s not think of the word “baby’s father” anymore. This child is my child. Not the child of anyone else, purely my child that I need to protect.’

Suppressing her constantly wavering and weakening heart, Lajin pulled her chin and looked straight at Sunwoo.
“I was very surprised. It was something I never expected.”

“Me too. I couldn’t have imagined it turning out like this.”

“Really, Jaehun doesn’t know? No one? Maybe not even the family?”

As Lajin nodded, Sunwoo’s expression seemed to anticipate that.

For someone to leave their parents alone in a foreign country after having a child without even getting married, it was beyond his understanding.

Moreover, when he was in Seoul, the impression he had of Sooyoung, whom he had encountered in front of Lajin’s house, was not very favorable.

“It must have been really tough for you alone.”

The white fingers that reached for the cup of rooibos tea stopped for a moment.

Lajin, who tightened her forehead for a moment, luckily succeeded in managing her expression.

What did he just say?

With a feeling of something welling up inside, she almost shed tears.

Two days ago, the day when she burst into tears upon seeing Jaehun’s marriage news.

After crying, Lajin made a promise to herself.

To become strong for the sake of the child. Not to cry because of unchangeable facts.

“It’s really strange. From the moment the child was conceived, I didn’t feel like I was alone. It feels like having a reliable ally, and I feel like I can do anything for this child.”

Lajin was already wearing the face of a mother.

Watching her quietly, Sunwoo smiled.

“Yeah, you’ll handle it well. Your child will be happy because Lajin is their mom.”

“Really… Do you think so?”

“Yeah. Confident, wise, and with a firm heart. Just like you, Lajin.”

Why did Sunwoo always say the words Jaehun wanted to hear?

Moreover, these words were something he wanted to hear not only from Jaehun but also from someone other than himself.

He wanted encouragement, not worry, and he wanted to hear that his child would be happy, not that his child would be unhappy because of him.

Although grateful to Sunwoo, it was inevitable that a bitter feeling arose.

“Thank you for seeing it positively, Oppa.”

“It’s not just seeing it positively; you’re genuinely a good person. But, on that day, is it certain that Jaehun didn’t see you off?”

Lajin nodded.

“Yes. If he had seen me, he wouldn’t have let me go.”

Well, that was true. Um, thinking about something for a moment, Sunwoo looked directly into Lajin’s eyes.

“Is it really okay for Jaehun not to know? Anyway, he’s the child’s father.”

“…Biologically, yes, but he has nothing to do with Mr. Yi. I have no intention of letting him know now or in the future.”

Lajin said firmly and decisively.

There was no intention of demanding or wishing for anything using the child as an excuse.

Jaehun would live his life without ever knowing about the child’s existence.

The feeling that he might consider the child as an obstacle in his life made it hard for her to breathe.

This precious child, who didn’t have enough time to be cherished, would only be shown good things, and love would be showered upon them.

They would not be allowed to grow up lonely like her.

The look in Sunwoo’s eyes as he watched her became intense.

“Lajin. So, about what I wanted to say.”