It was a peaceful weekend morning.
While decorating Yeolmae’s room, Eunjae suddenly felt a tightness in his stomach, and a lump of discomfort. Thinking it would be okay soon, but as the cycle of pain began to shorten, he gradually became anxious. Thinking he should probably go to the hospital, Eunjae immediately grabbed his coat and went downstairs.
In the car heading to the hospital, Eunjae called Seonwoo. The hand holding the phone trembled uncontrollably.
“Seonwoo, what should I do? I’m scared.”
[It’s okay, don’t worry. It’s probably nothing. Just come to the hospital. I’ll come right after my appointment.]Finding comfort in Seonwoo’s calm voice, Eunjae wiped away the moist tears in his eyes with the back of his hand and nodded.
The situation was not as good as expected, and the professor recommended hospitalization.
Now it was only 27 weeks. He had been advised to be careful due to the risk of premature birth, and there were still ten more months to go.
Eunjae felt like everything was his fault, and tears kept welling up.
Unexpectedly, the decision was made in the middle of his work, and Eunjeong came running in place of Seonwoo. Watching over Eunjae lying down receiving an IV to prevent premature birth, Eunjeong, with a worried expression, said:
“Why does this little one torment his mom so much even before being born?”
“I’m okay now. Don’t worry; Yeolmae is healthy.”
By the way, what about the wedding? When Eunjae asked with a worried expression, Eunjeong replied that they hadn’t sent out the wedding invitations yet. Don’t worry about that; we’ll take care of it. Soothed Eunjae, saying:
“Yeolmae told me to have a pretty dress for the wedding. It’s okay to have a wedding after giving birth; it’s even better. I was worried about the ambiguous date, but it worked out well. What’s important is that we know you’re a couple; how about a little later.”
While Eunjeong and others were talking about various things, the hospital room door suddenly opened. Seonwoo, who had been at work, rushed in. With irregular breathing, he entered the room, seeming to have run.
“Surprise! Be careful; there’s a pregnant woman here; open the door gently.”
“Oh, sorry. Eunjae, are you okay?”
“It’s okay; don’t worry. It’s not a big deal.” Despite being reassured that I shouldn’t worry and that it’s nothing serious, I couldn’t help but smile at Seonwoo’s sudden appearance, as if he had seen a ghost.
This was the moment when his determination for the second child solidified.
The end of March, where the winter air and the scent of spring coexist.
Yeolmae was born a month earlier than the expected date but was very healthy. The date that almost became their wedding anniversary became Yeolmae’s birthday. Eunjeong once again wiped her chest, saying if labor had started during the wedding, what would they have done?
And Yeolmae received a new name.
Yoon Seonjae. A name derived from Seonwoo and Eunjae’s names.
Eunjae spent a week in the hospital and then returned home with the baby for postpartum care. Although there was an aunt to take care of the baby, sleep was still lacking due to breastfeeding and the baby’s needs.
Just as Eunjae closed his eyes for a moment, it was soon time for another feeding. When Eunjae, who had laid down for a short while and dozed off, tried to get up, Seonwoo, who had been sitting on the bed, gently laid Eunjae back down and got up.
“Shall I warm up the expressed milk for you?”
“No, I’ll do it. Seonwoo, you have to go to work.”
“Other husbands do this much. You’ve already done enough by giving birth to Seonjae healthy. So, let me handle the rest.”
Sleep more. Seonwoo whispered near Eunjae’s ear and lightly kissed him.
“Our husband is truly the best.”
“So, hurry up and marry me. It’s tough being married to you.”
Okay, I’ll go quickly. Despite Eunjae playfully answering the teasing question, Seonwoo couldn’t resist and kissed him again. The skinship that almost intensified was cut short as Seonjae’s crying could be heard.
Carrying Seonjae in his arms, Seonwoo came out to the living room. Nevertheless, with some experience, he fed the baby quite stably with a bottle.
Suddenly, every corner of the house was filled with the scent of a baby. Seonwoo touched Eunjae’s soft and tender hand, which was not even a handful.
“We have one more hand to touch now.”
At that moment, when Seonwoo’s index finger was gripped by the tiny fingers, Seonwoo felt like he had gained the whole world.
It was an unusually clear day.
Cherry blossoms fluttered, and a warm spring breeze brushed against the cheeks. The family home garden was filled with people who came to congratulate Seonwoo and Eunjae on their marriage.
Eunjae’s close friend, Yerim:
“Eunjae, you have to live happily.”
Hyekji, a teacher who promised to marry her English boyfriend she met while studying in the UK:
“Congratulations, Eunjae. I’m so happy for you.”
And Taegyu, a friend who became like family:
“Jieunjae, congratulations on your marriage. This is sincere.”
Even Eunjae’s mom, who had improved suddenly and was discharged:
The Male lead Always Seduces Her with His Beauty (Matriarchy)
Xin Jiao Zhou is the leader of the world’s premier sect. She has just experienced betrayal from all sides, was poisoned in an assassination attempt, and faced death squad attacks while the poison was taking effect. After finally clearing out the scum from her sect, she was drugged again while trying to detoxify.
After waking up from a night of unconsciousness, she gained a “beautiful and kind-hearted” husband.
Xin Jiao Zhou: “???”
He fell ill.
She came to see him, bringing breakfast.
As she put down the breakfast and was about to leave, his hand slipped while holding the spoon. “Clank!”
She turned around upon hearing the noise.
He looked up at her, his eyebrows drooping: “My hand… has no strength.”
“Shall I… feed you?” she asked tentatively.
He opened his mouth cheerfully: “Ah—”
Thinking she was drowning, he jumped in without hesitation to save her, but nearly drowned himself. In the end, it was she who swam over to rescue him, giving him air underwater.
After emerging from the water, his ear tips turned red. He lightly brushed his cheek, tucking his sideburns behind his ear, revealing delicate, pink-tinged ear tips. He lowered his gaze, too embarrassed to look at her.
Xin Jiao Zhou: He’s truly beautiful, kind-hearted, and adorable.
A certain someone when disciplining subordinates behind the scenes: “If they don’t obey, just kill them.”
What’s that? She might already have someone she cares about in her heart? A certain someone: Find out who it is, kill them, and then there won’t be anyone.
What? She met a man by the riverside? What? That man even hurt her? A certain someone: Whichever hand hurt her, chop off his entire arm.
Love at first sight without realizing it, gradually falling in love, slowly getting closer…
Family and national grudges, schemes and desires, good and evil, crime and punishment, she and he face the future together, seeking justice with passion!
A naturally dark female lead who could accidentally destroy the world but is actually an honest person VS a weak, pitiful, and helpless but skilled fighter, beautiful white-cut black male lead
My heart is not of stone, how steadfast is your love? — Tao Yuanming “Imitating the Ancients (No. 3)”
— Reading Guide —
Cold female lead & dramatic black lotus with hidden yandere traits male lead
