19 – Crack

“And then suddenly, he marries someone else, right?”

Joo Na-hye stirred her strawberry smoothie with a suspicious expression. Doubt dripped from her narrowly narrowed eyes.

“It’s a common cliché. The protagonist dates a chaebol, then suddenly a fiancé they promised to marry in childhood appears, and they get dumped. Nowadays, instead of clinging to the one who dumped them, it’s trendy to switch to someone else entirely.”

Joo Na-hye lowered her voice as if sharing a secret. Recently, she had gotten hooked on trashy dramas and binge-watched them, so Do Yi-hyun’s situation seemed quite interesting to her. Do Yi-hyun lowered his gaze.

It was something that could very well happen. He hadn’t heard any rumors about Seo Jeong-woon having a fiancée, but he hadn’t gotten a definite answer from him either.

“……It doesn’t matter.”

Do Yi-hyun slowly replied while digging his nails into his palm. However, he couldn’t suppress the discomfort that smoldered and rose from deep within his chest.

‘My Alpha…’

He forcibly cut off the thought that abruptly surfaced in his subconscious. Despite having no right whatsoever, his Omega instincts kept insisting that Seo Jeong-woon was his. Imagining Seo Jeong-woon’s absence made his chest feel tight and constricted.

With his lips stiffly set, Do Yi-hyun looked down at his palm, now covered with nail marks. It was clear he was becoming increasingly dependent due to his need for Seo Jeong-woon’s pheromones. Otherwise, he wouldn’t keep wanting to possess him with such obsession.

‘Or is it just that I need an Alpha?’

Would he have reacted the same way now even if he had been carrying another Alpha’s child? He rubbed his palm with his thumb, pondering deeply. However, he couldn’t imagine himself being with an Alpha other than Seo Jeong-woon at all.

Do Yi-hyun disliked change. If he gave birth to the child and continued living with Seo Jeong-woon, he would have to live constantly anxious, never knowing when Seo Jeong-woon might suddenly leave his side.

“Even if it’s your own child, you’re being too devoted. I’d understand if he had confessed his feelings to you. But that’s not the case either. Right now, it feels exactly like an affair. He’s just being nice unconditionally, even though he could run away without taking responsibility if things go wrong.”

Joo Na-hye sharply analyzed the words and actions of Seo Jeong-woon that she had heard from Do Yi-hyun, shaking her head.

“……”

Do Yi-hyun silently gripped the mug that still held some warmth. He had no particular grounds to deny it.

“Or maybe his parents suddenly show up and hand over an envelope of money. Telling you to take this and disappear.”

Joo Na-hye teased playfully, sliding a square coaster toward Do Yi-hyun. Do Yi-hyun gazed indifferently out the window. At the very least, that wouldn’t happen tomorrow.

Currently, Seo Jeong-woon spent most of his day pouring his attention onto him. At some point, Do Yi-hyun had forgotten the assumption that Seo Jeong-woon might have someone else. If it were Seo Jeong-woon, even if his interest in him waned, he would probably hide it perfectly, pretending otherwise, and then one day suddenly turn cold and indifferent.

Do Yi-hyun gulped down the lukewarm tea in large sips.

“But why do you look so bloated? Looking at your face, it doesn’t seem like you’ve gained weight.”

Wondering if he wasn’t full, Joo Na-hye sipped another drink, tilting her head. Do Yi-hyun awkwardly fidgeted with his collar. From a thin turtleneck to a soft knit, he was wearing at least five layers, one on top of the other.

It was because Seo Jeong-woon had insisted, saying the lingering winter cold was at its peak. He had even put on a thick, bulky padded jacket that he usually avoided wearing because it felt uncomfortable. Do Yi-hyun pulled down his sleeve with a peculiar expression.

Joo Na-hye, being a Beta, wouldn’t know, but Seo Jeong-woon’s pheromones were thickly clinging all over him. Unlike at the company, his presence was so noticeable that passersby glanced at him. He couldn’t bring himself to refuse Seo Jeong-woon’s stubbornness disguised as persuasion, saying he was worried about him.

Thanks to that, even when he sensed other people’s pheromones, it wasn’t too uncomfortable, but carrying an Alpha’s pheromones around felt really strange. Buzz. Exactly at 3 o’clock, Do Yi-hyun’s phone rang briefly.

[Executive Director Seo Jeong-woon: I’ve arrived. Come to the right alley.]

It seemed he had come to pick him up right on time, as he had said he would meet Joo Na-hye until three since she had evening plans.

Do Yi-hyun scanned the street, but Seo Jeong-woon was nowhere in sight.

“Is that him?”

Even though he wouldn’t be visible from this distance, Joo Na-hye stretched her neck.

“I’m going.”

Do Yi-hyun nodded indifferently and stood up immediately.

“Honestly. It’s a riot, a real riot. Dropping off, picking up. Even couples in a relationship wouldn’t go this far.”

Joo Na-hye grumbled, waving her hand as if telling him to scram quickly. Leaving the cafe, Do Yi-hyun looked around and entered the alley. In the distance, he saw Seo Jeong-woon’s straight, upright profile.

Seo Jeong-woon had made him wear multiple layers, saying it would be a big deal if he caught a cold, but he himself was wearing a thin coat.

“You came?”

Even though he hadn’t made a sound, Seo Jeong-woon somehow spotted Do Yi-hyun and rushed over in a single breath. Then, smiling brightly, he extended his hand. His nose bridge was slightly red, as if he had been standing outside for a long time.

Do Yi-hyun stared fixedly at his sparkling face, then slowly placed his hand on Seo Jeong-woon’s palm. He had expected it to be cold, but Seo Jeong-woon’s hand was warm.

“I thought I was going to die from missing you.”

Seo Jeong-woon intertwined his fingers with Do Yi-hyun’s, smiling sweetly. His gently curved eyes were very pretty.

‘Lies.’

Do Yi-hyun pressed his lips into a straight line. It had only been about four hours at most. The words he heard from Joo Na-hye came to mind disjointedly, making him newly suspicious of why Seo Jeong-woon kept making empty promises that held no benefit for him.

Was he still doing this just for fun?

“What did you do?”

Do Yi-hyun asked a casual question. He was curious about Seo Jeong-woon’s whereabouts during his absence. Had he met someone else too?

If so, why wasn’t he showing any signs?

“I quietly waited only for Lee Hyun. I did well, right?”

Seo Jeong-woon tilted his head, looking up at Do Yi-hyun and blinking his large eyes. He seemed to know exactly how to look cute. Seo Jeong-woon’s soft pheromones tickled Do Yi-hyun’s cheek.

“……”

Speechless, Do Yi-hyun bit his tongue hard. Whether that statement was a lie or the truth, it had nothing to do with him. It shouldn’t.

“It’s cold. Let’s get in quickly.”

Seo Jeong-woon affectionately pulled the dazed Do Yi-hyun along. He even went out of his way to open the passenger door for him. The car was warm because the heater was set high.

Not stopping there, Seo Jeong-woon even draped a thick blanket over Do Yi-hyun’s thighs.

“It’s hot.”

Do Yi-hyun complained, fluttering his collar, but didn’t remove the blanket. Seo Jeong-woon glanced contentedly at Do Yi-hyun’s subtly flushed cheek, then slowly started driving. However, they weren’t heading home.

“Where are we going?”

“I want to go on a date with you too.”

Seo Jeong-woon smiled broadly. He had been particularly fixated on the word “date” since last time. He clearly had some other scheme in mind.

“I have no intention of going on a date.”

“I do.”

A date isn’t something one person can unilaterally decide. Yet, Seo Jeong-woon shamelessly retorted.

“I’m tired.”

Do Yi-hyun crossed his arms and twisted his lips. Lately, when Seo Jeong-woon made some request, he often found himself reluctantly going along with it because he didn’t want to force anger or refusal. But this time, he had a feeling he shouldn’t just follow along obediently.

“Are you very tired?”

“Yes.”

“……Then there’s nothing we can do. Let’s go home.”

He thought Seo Jeong-woon would stubbornly insist no matter how he refused, but Seo Jeong-woon slumped his shoulders and turned the steering wheel. He didn’t just seem to be pretending to be sullen; he genuinely looked upset, to the point it was bewildering.

“What a shame. I wanted to go to the botanical garden and take a cozy walk with you. It’s an indoor greenhouse, so it’s warm and the flowers are blooming beautifully—it would have been good for a change of mood.”

Seo Jeong-woon muttered in a voice full of regret, barely audible. Do Yi-hyun listened to Seo Jeong-woon’s small voice and awkwardly stroked his chin.

“It wouldn’t even take that long……”

Seo Jeong-woon, who had been fidgeting with the steering wheel, let out a deep sigh and stared straight ahead with a gaze full of melancholy. If left like this, he seemed like he would stay slumped all day.

“……If it’s just an hour……”

In the end, unable to bear the pitiful sigh, Do Yi-hyun moved his lips. He was bothered by Seo Jeong-woon’s uncharacteristic behavior.

“Really?”

Seo Jeong-woon turned to look at Do Yi-hyun, beaming. He wore a radiant smile as if he had never been sullen. The huge Alpha looked quite cute.

Do Yi-hyun cleared his throat and deliberately turned his head away. It was rather satisfying that his single sentence had such a big impact on Seo Jeong-woon. Not long after, they arrived at the botanical garden located on the outskirts of Seoul.

As Seo Jeong-woon had said, the indoor greenhouse was sunny and warm.

“Look at that, Lee Hyun.”

Seo Jeong-woon walked around here and there, tightly holding Do Yi-hyun’s hand. Both Do Yi-hyun and Seo Jeong-woon were noticeable even when alone, but with two men—each a head taller than most—walking hand in hand affectionately, it was only natural that eyes were drawn to them.

‘It’s ticklish.’

Do Yi-hyun turned his head the other way and subtly let go of his hand. His palm, warmed by Seo Jeong-woon’s body heat, felt awkward.

“What if you get lost?”

The moment their fingertips separated, Seo Jeong-woon pressed his shoulder close and made an absurd excuse, firmly interlocking their fingers. Do Yi-hyun shook his wrist vigorously, but it didn’t budge.

“At this age, what kind of getting lost?”

“I mean me. If I lose you, I’ll go to the lost child shelter and cry boohoo.”

Seo Jeong-woon rubbed his forehead against Do Yi-hyun’s shoulder, talking nonsense.

“Ha……”

Do Yi-hyun let out a hollow laugh and pressed his forehead. He didn’t know where to even begin pointing things out. In the end, Do Yi-hyun gave up on shaking Seo Jeong-woon off and continued the walk.

Seo Jeong-woon’s soft, chattering voice was pleasant to listen to.

“Have you ever raised a potted plant, Lee Hyun?”

“I raised one briefly for a school assignment in elementary school.”

“You probably raised it well, thriving.”

“Well, so-so.”

Do Yi-hyun gave a short reply. Since Seo Jeong-woon said he liked conversation, he wanted to show at least minimal sincerity.

“If you’re tired, tell me. I’ll carry you.”

But because Seo Jeong-woon kept whispering nonsense at every turn, the conversation kept getting cut off. Do Yi-hyun frowned, glared at Seo Jeong-woon, and then stopped walking. There was white dust on his ash-gray hair.

“There’s dust on you.”

Do Yi-hyun tapped his own head to let him know.

“You brush it off for me.”

Seo Jeong-woon took a step closer, bowed his head, and firmly closed his eyes. Do Yi-hyun reached out and carefully fussed with the soft hair.

“Now it’s do……”

Do Yi-hyun, who had casually lowered his gaze, caught his breath. Seo Jeong-woon, smiling faintly while bathed in the brilliant sunlight, was incredibly beautiful. It felt like a waste to even blink.

Do Yi-hyun, as if enchanted, cupped Seo Jeong-woon’s cheek. Swish. Seo Jeong-woon smiled even more deeply and leaned his head against Do Yi-hyun’s palm.

“Ah.”

Slowly raising his heel, Do Yi-hyun belatedly came to his senses and hastily stepped back. He had almost forgotten where they were and nearly kissed him.

“All done?”

Seo Jeong-woon gently opened his eyes and poked Do Yi-hyun’s index finger.

‘What was I about to do?’

Do Yi-hyun hung his head low.

“Let’s come with Do-dam later too.”

Seo Jeong-woon calmly wrapped his arm around Do Yi-hyun’s waist and whispered in an excited voice. Suddenly, the image of himself walking along a path with Seo Jeong-woon holding the child in his arms came vividly to mind. It was a very strange feeling.

Do Yi-hyun firmly pressed his fluttering solar plexus with his palm.

***

“I’m sorry. It seems I have to go out again tonight.”

On Friday evening, on the way home from work, Seo Jeong-woon glanced at Do Yi-hyun with an apologetic expression. Exactly one week ago, since being summoned to his family home last Friday, Seo Jeong-woon’s nights out had increased noticeably.

“Today too……”

Do Yi-hyun was about to ask if it was his parents’ summons again today but trailed off. For some reason, it felt intrusive and uncomfortable.

“Mhm. Mother called.”

Seo Jeong-woon nodded with a clearly displeased expression.

“……”

Do Yi-hyun made no reply and silently watched Seo Jeong-woon reflected in the dark window.

“Darling, are you angry?”

Taking advantage of the red light, Seo Jeong-woon subtly stroked Do Yi-hyun’s elbow. Even though it was a personal matter unrelated to Do Yi-hyun, Seo Jeong-woon acted each time as if he needed permission to go.

“No.”

Do Yi-hyun muttered indifferently. It wasn’t particularly pleasant, but he wasn’t angry either. That’s how it should be.

Yet, the reason he couldn’t shake off the uneasy feeling… was because he was puzzled. He hadn’t known Seo Jeong-woon for long, but they had met almost daily for the past half year. During that time, he hadn’t interacted frequently with his family, so the sudden daily summons made him worry if something had happened, and if it was related to him.

‘That’s all.’

Do Yi-hyun brushed his dry eyes with his thumb.

“I’m sorry. I’ll come back as soon as possible.”

Seo Jeong-woon, gripping the steering wheel again, glanced at the time. It seemed time was tight today as well.

“……Starting tomorrow, I’ll commute separately.”

Do Yi-hyun said indifferently. Seo Jeong-woon unnecessarily waited until Do Yi-hyun finished work, took him home, and then left. If it was going to be like this, it seemed better to commute separately.

Above all, standing tall at the front door and watching Seo Jeong-woon leave in a flash was the most uncomfortable.

“That’s absolutely not allowed.”

But Seo Jeong-woon adamantly opposed, putting on a stern expression. Thud. With a heavy sound, the front door closed.

When Seo Jeong-woon had to stop by his family home, he would watch Do Yi-hyun enter the front door and then leave immediately, but today, for some reason, he followed him inside. Then, without warning, he tightly hugged Do Yi-hyun.

“……Aren’t you going?”

Do Yi-hyun looked down at Seo Jeong-woon’s shoulder, bewildered.

“Mhm. Should I just not go?”

Seo Jeong-woon hesitated and whispered softly. It seemed if Do Yi-hyun nodded, he would come inside right away. Do Yi-hyun inhaled the sweet pheromones deeply and clenched his fist.

The words telling him not to go surged to the tip of his tongue. But he had no justification to stop Seo Jeong-woon from going to his family.

“You’ll be late.”

Do Yi-hyun, with his lips tightly sealed, slowly grabbed Seo Jeong-woon’s side and pushed him away. The fading warmth was unpleasant, but he shouldn’t keep being swayed by instinct. This is a greed that is not his.

“……It seems you don’t care at all even without me.”

Seo Jeong-woon pressed his lips firmly against Do Yi-hyun’s forehead with a sulky expression.

“Contact me if anything happens.”

Seo Jeong-woon left like the wind. Like other days, Do Yi-hyun stood dazedly at the front door for a long time, unable to leave.

‘Why am I like this?’

Do Yi-hyun frowned and barely managed to go inside. The dining table was laden with delicious-looking food, but whether he wasn’t feeling well or not, he had no particular appetite. Still, he didn’t want to skip a meal, so he forced himself to eat bite after bite.

After washing up, the silence that had settled all around pressed down on Do Yi-hyun. Without realizing it, Do Yi-hyun looked around the house and then plopped down on the sofa.

‘……What should I do now?’

It was still too early to go to sleep. Normally, he would have been bickering while eating the snacks Seo Jeong-woon brought out, or overhearing his conversations with the child. Or perhaps they would have kissed, mingled their bodies, and fallen asleep together.

Without noticing, his daily life had become entirely filled with Seo Jeong-woon. Do Yi-hyun blinked quietly, then picked up his phone.

[Executive Director Seo Jeong-woon: Contact me even if nothing’s wrong]

Seo Jeong-woon had already sent a message. Such a typical Seo Jeong-woon thing to say. Do Yi-hyun stared holes into the screen.

With just one button press, he could call him. He wondered if Seo Jeong-woon would gladly come back even without a legitimate reason. But instead of calling, Do Yi-hyun placed his phone on the sofa with a thud.

It wasn’t something he should do, swept away by irrational impulses. His gaze kept drifting toward the phone, so he tightly closed both eyes. Then, a familiar face floated hazily before him.

A radiant smile and affectionate eyes. There had been countless times when he tried to remember someone else’s face but couldn’t, but this was the first time something refused to disappear even when he tried to erase it. Do Yi-hyun sat dazedly on the sofa, waiting and waiting.

Not even knowing what he was waiting for. Click. Only after a long while did the sound of the front door opening come.

Do Yi-hyun, who hadn’t moved a muscle, finally turned his head to check the time. Contrary to his promise to come early, it was already well past 11 PM.

“Lee Hyun, were you waiting for me?”

Seo Jeong-woon, who had entered expressionlessly, smiled broadly the moment he spotted Do Yi-hyun. He said it was a family gathering, but his eyes were slightly red, as if he had drunk quite a bit. Do Yi-hyun clenched his jaw.

He didn’t like it. But what exactly he didn’t like was unclear.

“I missed you.”

Seo Jeong-woon immediately pulled Do Yi-hyun into a tight hug. Do Yi-hyun glared at Seo Jeong-woon, who was uttering empty words under the influence of alcohol, but reflexively wrapped his arms around his waist.

“Ugh.”

However, the moment he rested his head on Seo Jeong-woon’s shoulder, an unpleasant scent stabbed at his nose. Puh-eok. Do Yi-hyun strongly sniffed at Seo Jeong-woon’s shoulder.

There was a faint trace of an Omega’s pheromone on his back. Do Yi-hyun’s hand trembled finely.

“Lee Hyun-ssi?”

Seo Jeong-woon briefly frowned, then seeing Do Yi-hyun holding his nose, made an ‘oops’ expression. It seemed he had an inkling of what was wrong.

“I’m sorry. I did spray neutralizer, but I was in a hurry wanting to get here quickly… I’ll erase it right away.”

Seo Jeong-woon awkwardly tried to create distance. But Do Yi-hyun grabbed his collar. It was almost like grabbing him by the scruff of his neck.

“Did you forget the contract conditions?”

Do Yi-hyun muttered lowly. Whether Alpha, Omega, or Beta, they had agreed not to see other people until after having the child. Even though it was a condition Seo Jeong-woon himself had proposed first, perhaps he had no intention of keeping it.

A pointless suspicion arose.

“It’s a misunderstanding. This is…”

“Enough.”

Seo Jeong-woon tried to explain with his eyebrows drooping, but Do Yi-hyun bluntly turned his head away. Whether it was the contract or whatever, it was a one-sided temporary measure that could be broken anytime if Seo Jeong-woon wanted. He knew that, yet he felt uncontrollably upset.

If only Seo Jeong-woon had hidden it perfectly, if only he had been honest… Do Yi-hyun, who had been listing hypotheticals, frowned. Either way, it seemed he would feel equally bad.

Because the fact that he had been deceived by Seo Jeong-woon remained unchanged.

“Are you angry?”

Seo Jeong-woon, carefully gauging Do Yi-hyun’s mood, knelt on one knee beside the sofa. Then he stealthily stroked Do Yi-hyun’s knee. He looked oddly pleased.

“No.”

Do Yi-hyun said curtly. He was in a bad mood, but he wasn’t in a position to get angry at Seo Jeong-woon.

“Is that so? Still, I’m sorry. I’ll never make a mistake like this again. Let’s go to bed quickly. I’ll change and come, so you rest first.”

Seo Jeong-woon stared intently at Do Yi-hyun’s stiffened face, then lightly patted his thigh. Do Yi-hyun unconsciously grabbed Seo Jeong-woon’s wrist. He didn’t want him to go away.

“Do you have something to say?”

Seo Jeong-woon, out of habit, tried to cup Do Yi-hyun’s cheek but then stepped back, strongly suppressing his pheromones. It seemed he was being careful so the unfamiliar Omega’s pheromones wouldn’t reach Do Yi-hyun.

‘Disgusting.’

Do Yi-hyun tightly pressed his lips together. He didn’t like the mingling of the unknown Omega’s pheromones with Seo Jeong-woon’s. They were his.

“…I don’t feel well.”

Do Yi-hyun pulled Seo Jeong-woon’s wrist and lied impulsively. The moment the words left his mouth, regret surged like a tidal wave, but the milk was already spilled.

“Not feeling well a lot? Why didn’t you contact me? Then you haven’t eaten dinner? Should we go to the hospital? Was it because of what just happened?”

At a simple remark, Seo Jeong-woon rattled off a string of worries. It was satisfying to see himself fully reflected in Seo Jeong-woon’s light-colored eyes.

“Pheromones, I need them.”

Do Yi-hyun pulled Seo Jeong-woon into a shoulder hug and muttered in a barely audible voice. He needed Seo Jeong-woon. That fact, at least, was undeniable.

Sreureuk. Following Do Yi-hyun’s touch, a thick fig-scented pheromone seeped out clumsily. Do Yi-hyun’s pheromones, stickier than usual, traveled down Seo Jeong-woon’s back.

The pheromones filled with possessiveness completely erased the other person’s pheromones that had clung to Seo Jeong-woon.

“You have to go to work tomorrow too. You must be tired.”

Seo Jeong-woon, despite planting light kisses on the corner of Do Yi-hyun’s mouth, uttered words that didn’t match his heart.

“If you don’t want to…”

“Who said I don’t want to?”

As Do Yi-hyun slightly pulled his head back, Seo Jeong-woon hurriedly followed. He grabbed Do Yi-hyun’s buttocks and pressed their lower bodies tightly together. Even though they hadn’t done anything yet, his erection was already hard and stiff.

The bittersweetly thickened pheromones enveloped Do Yi-hyun from head to toe. Even if there might be someone else, at least Seo Jeong-woon still desired him. A strange sense of relief washed over him.

“Mmm.”

Seo Jeong-woon slipped his hand inside Do Yi-hyun’s loose sleepwear. Do Yi-hyun, not to be outdone, tangled his tongue and roughly loosened his tie.

“Ugh.”

Do Yi-hyun, unable to withstand the subtly pressing weight, flopped down onto the sofa. Seo Jeong-woon, as if he had been waiting, stripped off Do Yi-hyun’s pants and underwear in one go.

“Can I lick it?”

Seo Jeong-woon asked, fondling the soft penis.

“…Do as you please.”

Do Yi-hyun hesitated for a moment, then nodded.

“Mmm. I’ll eat well.”

Without hesitation, he swallowed Do Yi-hyun’s penis whole.

“Huh, ugh, ahh…”

Do Yi-hyun arched his back and let out moans. Seo Jeong-woon, as usual, sucked on Do Yi-hyun’s penis with slurping sounds, then prodded the hole with his tongue. The penis soon dripped clear fluid, and the hole became soft and pliant.

“Now, that’s, huu, enough.”

“Haa, just a little more.”

Do Yi-hyun pleaded as if in pain, but Seo Jeong-woon rubbed his nose bridge against the shaft and shook his head. Even though the back was already stretched open enough to press with his tongue, Seo Jeong-woon was peculiarly fixated on licking Do Yi-hyun’s lower parts.

“Ah, huuu!”

Do Yi-hyun arched his back to the fullest and grabbed Seo Jeong-woon’s hair. Seo Jeong-woon, unconcerned, messily prodded the lower parts with his tongue. The desire to push him away was immense, but he couldn’t muster any strength in his arms.

“Huu, ah, mmm…”

Only when he could no longer put strength into his back did Seo Jeong-woon raise his head. Seo Jeong-woon’s soft lips were flushed bright red.

“If I do more, Lee Hyun-ssi will cry.”

Seo Jeong-woon looked at Do Yi-hyun’s unfocused eyes and smiled mischievously. Do Yi-hyun only moved his lips. Because he had already reached climax three or four times just from having his back sucked, words wouldn’t come out properly.

Seo Jeong-woon, who had been caressing Do Yi-hyun’s already soaked lower abdomen, aligned the glans with the gaping entrance. Do Yi-hyun spread his thighs wide as if welcoming it.

“You’re really getting more and more perverted every day.”

Seo Jeong-woon bit his lower lip hard and thrust his hips up strongly. The thick penis pierced the inner walls in one go.

“Hahk! Ah, ahh!”

Do Yi-hyun trembled violently. The urge to climax surged to the top of his head, and his mind went blank from the intense sensation, but nothing came out from his penis.

“Ah, Lee Hyun-ssi, Lee Hyun-ssi.”

Seo Jeong-woon firmly gripped Do Yi-hyun’s pelvis, savoring the tightly constricting inner walls. Then he suddenly lifted Do Yi-hyun and sat him on his thighs.

“Mmm…”

Do Yi-hyun rubbed his forehead against Seo Jeong-woon’s shoulder. As the position changed, the penis penetrated even deeper. Do Yi-hyun stretched out his arm to check below.

There were still about two segments of the root left.

“Should we rest a bit?”

Seo Jeong-woon whispered softly in a voice that didn’t match the situation. While Do Yi-hyun had reached climax multiple times, Seo Jeong-woon hadn’t ejaculated even once yet.

“It’s okay, hik, more, we can, haa…”

Do Yi-hyun stammered and pushed his hips down firmly. He couldn’t regain his senses from Seo Jeong-woon’s pheromones enveloping his entire body. The moment permission was given, Seo Jeong-woon grabbed Do Yi-hyun’s buttocks and lifted him up.

“Ahk!”

At the sensation of the penis that had filled his back slipping out, Do Yi-hyun threw his head back and trembled intermittently. Seo Jeong-woon held on for a moment with only the glans precariously inserted, then pulled Do Yi-hyun down while thrusting his hips up. With weight added, the penis penetrated more forcefully.

“Ah, ahh, ugh.”

Do Yi-hyun couldn’t even let out proper moans, only making choked sounds. He couldn’t believe he still hadn’t fully swallowed Seo Jeong-woon’s penis.

“Haa. You don’t know how good Lee Hyun-ssi’s inside is.”

Seo Jeong-woon kneaded Do Yi-hyun’s buttocks while biting his shoulder. He shallowly thrust into the fully swollen inner walls, gradually lowering his head. Seo Jeong-woon, who had been leaving red marks on the pale skin, gently licked up the reddish nipples.

“Huu…”

Do Yi-hyun leaned his upper body back, panting from the endless pleasure.

“You know what? Darling, your chest got bigger.”

Seo Jeong-woon supported Do Yi-hyun’s waist with one arm while roughly kneading his chest with the other hand.

“Huh, ah, ugh.”

“How is there not a single part that isn’t pretty?”

Seo Jeong-woon muttered to himself, penetrating deeper and more forcefully. Do Yi-hyun also matched his rhythm, swaying his hips. The sofa shook.

With squelching sounds, the penis gradually went deeper inside. Do Yi-hyun, chasing stronger sensations, forcefully lowered his hips.

“Don’t put it in too deep. Do-dam will be surprised.”

But Seo Jeong-woon stopped Do Yi-hyun. When he said it was hard to swallow the entire penis today, it turned out Seo Jeong-woon was deliberately not inserting it fully.

“Haa, haa.”

Do Yi-hyun, who had been exhaling sweet breaths, kissed Seo Jeong-woon. Tangling their tongues messily, he continued moving his hips. His mind knew Seo Jeong-woon was right, but his instincts chased stronger pleasure.

“If you keep doing this, you’ll get scolded.”

Seo Jeong-woon playfully warned, pressing Do Yi-hyun’s nipple with his fingernail. Do Yi-hyun made a face. He was angry at being repeatedly restrained while craving his own Alpha.

Do Yi-hyun bit Seo Jeong-woon’s shoulder hard right then.

“Ugh!”

Due to lack of control over his strength, Seo Jeong-woon winced in pain. Slightly startled, Do Yi-hyun slowly released his teeth.

“Why did you stop? You can do more.”

Seo Jeong-woon cupped the back of Do Yi-hyun’s head, pulling him closer and tilting his head back. The nape of his neck, emitting lewd pheromones, came close before his eyes. Unable to resist the impulse, Do Yi-hyun sank his teeth into it.

“It hurts. Lee Hyun-ssi, were you actually a vampire?”

Even though a wooddeuk sound was heard, Seo Jeong-woon smiled sweetly and stroked Do Yi-hyun’s lower back. Do Yi-hyun slowly pulled his head back. Although he had occasionally left marks on places like shoulders or chest that weren’t visible, this was the first time he had bitten the clearly exposed neck.

Looking at Seo Jeong-woon smiling gently with his teeth marks on him, an indescribable sense of elation swept over him.

“I’m okay with here too.”

Seo Jeong-woon tapped his own cheek. Do Yi-hyun, as if entranced, brought his teeth to Seo Jeong-woon’s face. But instead of biting the soft cheek, he lightly licked it.

“Why won’t you bite me?”

“…It’s a waste.”

Do Yi-hyun muttered, lowering his lips to Seo Jeong-woon’s eye area. He didn’t want to leave a blemish on that pretty face.

“Haha, Darling, do you like my face that much?”

Seo Jeong-woon smiled brightly, as if something was very satisfying.

“Then, do you want to come on my face?”

Then, with a radiant smile, he uttered dangerous words. Even in his heated state, Do Yi-hyun was appalled.

“…Are you insane?”

The words that should have only been thought internally spilled out of his mouth.

“Ahaha.”

Seo Jeong-woon let out a pale laugh, then suddenly pulled out the penis that had been inserted inside Do Yi-hyun. Then he went down below the sofa.

“I haven’t tried it, so how would I know if it’s good or bad? I’ll prod your back.”

He pulled Do Yi-hyun’s hand and made him hold the penis. Then he inserted his fingers into the hole that couldn’t close completely and strongly stimulated it.

“Ugh, wait, just, ahhk!”

Do Yi-hyun, tightly gripping his own penis, trembled violently. Though not as good as the thick penis, having his sensitive spots intensely teased by fingertips was driving him crazy.

“You have to hold it well, Darling.”

Seo Jeong-woon smiled brightly and pushed his head under Do Yi-hyun’s penis. At that bizarre sight, a strong urge to climax surged. Soon, thin fluid spurted from the tip of Do Yi-hyun’s penis.

Do Yi-hyun’s bodily fluid dripped down along the elegant features. The long eyelashes that Do Yi-hyun liked became wet and clumped together thickly.

“Ah…”

Do Yi-hyun let out a sigh from shame and excitement.

“Mmm.”

Seo Jeong-woon nonchalantly stuck out his tongue and licked the fluid that couldn’t even be called semen.

“What are you doing.”

Do Yi-hyun picked up the sleepwear lying on the sofa and carefully wiped his face.

“How was it?”

“…”

At the refreshing question, Do Yi-hyun couldn’t bring himself to give any answer.

“Haha. Shall we wash up and sleep now?”

Seo Jeong-woon scooped Do Yi-hyun up in his arms. Seo Jeong-woon’s still erect penis, which hadn’t ejaculated, touched his buttocks.

“Still, not enough.”

Do Yi-hyun hugged Seo Jeong-woon’s neck and rubbed his penis against his lower abdomen. He shouldn’t be the only one satisfied.

“…You’re in your right mind now, right? It doesn’t seem like you’re drunk on pheromones.”

Seo Jeong-woon swallowed dryly.

“I want to do more.”

That didn’t seem enough, so Do Yi-hyun rubbed his lips against Seo Jeong-woon’s ear and whispered.

“Ha.”

Seo Jeong-woon, who let out a short sigh, changed his steps heading to the bathroom towards the bedroom. Do Yi-hyun, relieved, buried his nose in Seo Jeong-woon’s neck.

“Really, why do you act so cutely?”

Seo Jeong-woon muttered as if chewing on the words, then laid Do Yi-hyun down on the bed. Do Yi-hyun, who didn’t want to be apart from Seo Jeong-woon, grabbed his shoulder. Then with his other hand, he prodded his back.

“…Do you want to take tomorrow off?”

Seo Jeong-woon gritted his teeth while stroking his own penis.

“Jeong-woon-ssi, hurry, huu, quickly…”

Do Yi-hyun mumbled with unclear pronunciation, planting light kisses on Seo Jeong-woon’s chin.

“I’m going crazy.”

Seo Jeong-woon, who gritted his teeth, slowly inserted his penis.

“Huuu…”

Do Yi-hyun, overwhelmed with pleasure, exhaled suppressed breath and bit Seo Jeong-woon’s neck again. Seo Jeong-woon offered his neck for Do Yi-hyun to bite more easily and lowered his hips. Do Yi-hyun, feeling an indescribable sense of fulfillment, dug his nails into Seo Jeong-woon’s back and hugged him tightly.

Seo Jeong-woon obediently let himself be held in Do Yi-hyun’s embrace as he led.

“Darling.”

Seo Jeong-woon suddenly stopped all movement and called Do Yi-hyun softly. Do Yi-hyun, groaning from the vanished pleasure, raised his head.

“Who am I?”

“Jeong-woon, ssi…”

“Not that. Call me Darling. Then I’ll prod you again.”

Seo Jeong-woon smiled brightly and stroked Do Yi-hyun’s cheek. Sweet pheromones gently tempted Do Yi-hyun. Do Yi-hyun stared at him intently with opaque eyes.

Normally, he would never fall for Seo Jeong-woon’s petty tricks. But in a state of feeling indescribable satisfaction from the illusion that Seo Jeong-woon was in his grasp, it was hard to argue.

“…Darling?”

“Mmm, like that. What should I do for you, Darling.”

“Kiss, me, Darling.”

Do Yi-hyun muttered awkwardly and raised his head. Seo Jeong-woon bit his lower lip hard, then swallowed Do Yi-hyun whole.

***

The next morning, Do Yi-hyun woke up with self-loathing.

When drunk on pheromones and completely losing reason, even memories were hazy, but last night, what he had done and what words he had said were so vivid it was bewildering. Do Yi-hyun swallowed a sigh and slowly opened his eyes. Although he regretted doing unnecessary things, the moment he discovered the clearly remaining teeth marks on Seo Jeong-woon’s slender neck, a dull sense of satisfaction welled up.

‘My Alpha…’

Do Yi-hyun dazedly muttered internally, then paused. No matter how hard he tried to judge the situation calmly, waves of possessiveness and lust that shouldn’t be his surged. In that sharp sense of disparity, Do Yi-hyun was greatly confused.

Amidst it all, his pitch-black eyes persistently scanned the red traces blooming on Seo Jeong-woon’s shoulders and chest. Perhaps it was because he had lived his whole life almost like a Beta, lacking resistance to pheromones. Do Yi-hyun kept helplessly succumbing to the instinct that raised his head abruptly.

Yes, it’s all just temporary changes caused by instinct. Do Yi-hyun clenched his fist. It seemed better to keep some distance from Seo Jeong-woon until he regained his composure.

Then he would be able to rationally suppress this incomprehensible impulse. His condition was fine, and he could see him occasionally at work, so it shouldn’t be a big problem.

‘Even if just for a week, in the house I lived alone…’

“Did you sleep well, Darling?”

While carefully organizing his plans, Seo Jeong-woon suddenly pushed his face close. He stroked Do Yi-hyun’s cheek, smiling with his eyes crinkled. Then he hugged Do Yi-hyun tightly and rubbed his nose bridge against his hair.

Do Yi-hyun, breath catching in the tight warmth, couldn’t move a finger. He was afraid that if he moved even a little, the cozy body heat would go away. His body kept escaping his control.

But despite Do Yi-hyun’s efforts, Seo Jeong-woon slowly leaned his upper body back. Do Yi-hyun swallowed dryly and looked up at him. He couldn’t bring himself to say that he wanted to live alone for a while.

“Why are you looking at me so cutely? Makes me want to give you a peck.”

Seo Jeong-woon poked Do Yi-hyun’s firm cheek with his index finger, then let out a faint laugh. Then he softly kissed various places on the expressionless face.

‘…Feels good.’

A dizzying rush of euphoria surged like vertigo from the sweet scent brushing his nose. Do Yi-hyun tightly closed his eyes. Perhaps misinterpreting this, Seo Jeong-woon gently bit Yi-hyun’s lower lip.

As Yi-hyun unconsciously parted his lips, Jeong-woon let out a low hum and delved into his mouth. It was a kiss as sweet as his pheromones.

“Ha, uh…”

A breathy sigh escaped on its own. Yi-hyun trembled, clutching Jeong-woon’s shoulders. Jeong-woon slowly rose, climbing on top of Yi-hyun.

He covered the protruding lower belly with his large hand. Then, he would lightly touch the lower chest, then tickle the rounded curve of the lower back, repeating the motions. With his other hand, he was tousling Yi-hyun’s hair.

Their lower bodies pressed tightly together, and the stiffly erect member heavily pressed against Yi-hyun’s thigh.

“Ugh.”

At the searing heat, Yi-hyun twisted his waist. Jeong-woon curled the corner of his mouth and stroked the tailbone.

“Do you like it?”

Jeong-woon, who had been chewing on Yi-hyun’s tongue, suddenly blurted out an unexpected question. Wondering what he meant, Yi-hyun opened his eyes curiously, and Jeong-woon pointed at his own neck. Only then did Yi-hyun realize he had been unconsciously fiddling with Jeong-woon’s nape.

On Yi-hyun’s fingertips were, of course, neat tooth marks.

“……”

Yi-hyun immediately pulled Jeong-woon’s neck close and pressed his lips against it. He couldn’t bring himself to utter the lie of denial.

***

Even as Do Yi-hyun wavered, unable to find his footing between reason and instinct, Seo Jeong-woon’s evening appointments continued daily. After being strongly pushed away, Jeong-woon never again came drenched in pheromones. However, the fact that he was meeting people he could drench with pheromones remained unchanged.

He always left saying his parents called, but he never said he was meeting only his parents.

Perhaps the family gatherings themselves were lies. Because Jeong-woon was someone who could deceive others without batting an eye. The longer Yi-hyun stayed alone in the house without Jeong-woon, the more his displeasure piled up layer by layer.

But he didn’t show any particular dislike. There was no time for that, nor was he in a position to demand adherence to the contract terms. Though it seemed like an equal relationship on the surface, a significant gap existed between the one who could break the contract and the one who couldn’t.

At a point where Jeong-woon’s pheromones were absolutely necessary, Yi-hyun found himself in a position where he couldn’t escape being the subordinate. Instead, whenever Jeong-woon returned, no matter the hour, Yi-hyun would repeatedly grab him and climb on top. As the active sex continued, Jeong-woon’s return time gradually moved earlier.

Fortunately, it seemed Jeong-woon still had some interest left in his body. Yi-hyun found his own situation, where he had no choice but to depend on Jeong-woon, quite laughable. Still, if he could just endure for another two or three months, he could return to how he was before.

Even as Yi-hyun reminded himself of this, he kissed Jeong-woon. Only after Jeong-woon willingly released his pheromones could he feel at ease. On the commute to work with Jeong-woon, Yi-hyun distractedly gazed at the scenery rushing past while fiddling with his lower belly.

This morning, they had ended up mixing their bodies as soon as he opened his eyes. It was fine on weekends, but on a day he had to go to the office, it was insane. His rear still stung and his waist felt numb.

Yi-hyun’s expression grew complicated at his noticeably dwindling self-control. As he sorted through his chaotic thoughts one by one, they arrived at the company. Normally, he would have flung the door open the moment the engine turned off, but as Yi-hyun sat dazedly, Jeong-woon turned to look at him with a grin.

“We’re here, Darling.”

“Ah.”

Only then did Yi-hyun slowly unbuckle his seatbelt. In stark contrast to Yi-hyun, who seemed at a loss in the stifling situation, Jeong-woon looked utterly refreshed. As Yi-hyun hesitated, Jeong-woon straightened up.

He was clearly about to get out first and open the passenger door.

“Um…”

Thud. Yi-hyun grabbed the hem of Jeong-woon’s sleeve. His body had moved before he could even think.

“Do you have something to say?”

Jeong-woon stroked the back of Yi-hyun’s hand with an affectionate face.

“…The pheromones…”

Yi-hyun mumbled, his voice barely audible. No matter how much Yi-hyun hated it, Jeong-woon would stubbornly drench his collar or sleeves with pheromones, but today he hadn’t touched them at all. He didn’t know if it was an oversight or intentional, but now that Jeong-woon wasn’t leaving any pheromones, Yi-hyun felt uneasy.

“I thought you hated it, so I was trying to be a bit considerate. But were you just pretending to dislike it? You should have said so sooner.”

Jeong-woon smiled mischievously and tugged on Yi-hyun’s tie. Then, he pressed his red lips against the tie.

“Can I leave it stronger?”

He asked, but without waiting for Yi-hyun’s answer, he released a strong wave of pheromones. Yi-hyun bit his lip tightly with a troubled expression but didn’t stop Jeong-woon.

“…We’ll be late.”

Yi-hyun turned his head away sharply. Jeong-woon let go of the tie with a lingering touch. Yi-hyun carefully straightened his disheveled clothes, careful not to let the sweet pheromones dissipate.

***

Saturday morning. For the first time in a very long while, Do Yi-hyun slept in until 10 AM. It was because, since it was the weekend, they had indulged in sex until the night sky began to brighten with a bluish hue.

“Ugh…”

Yi-hyun frowned and curled up his body. Even when he tried to get up, an irresistible wave of drowsiness washed over him. It seemed his stamina was running out after pushing himself a bit too hard all week.

It was a rather unfamiliar feeling.

“Sleep a little more.”

Jeong-woon whispered softly, brushing back Yi-hyun’s hair. His voice was clear, without a trace of sleepiness, making it unclear when he had woken up.

“Get… up…”

He wanted to say he needed to get up, but even moving his lips felt difficult.

“Haha.”

Jeong-woon laughed faintly and pressed his thumb firmly against Yi-hyun’s lower lip. Not only that, he stroked the neat eyebrows, tickled the orderly eyelashes, and fiddled with the earlobes. Being on the verge of falling asleep again, the persistent touching felt bothersome.

Yi-hyun dodged the tenacious hand and burrowed into his embrace. Yi-hyun was wearing pajamas, but Jeong-woon was half-naked. The smooth skin touching his cheek and forehead felt pleasant.

“If you touch me like that, I’ll get excited. Is it still not enough?”

Jeong-woon whispered suggestively, stroking down Yi-hyun’s nape. He even subtly pressed against Yi-hyun’s groin with his knee. At that, Yi-hyun scowled even in his sleep.

Last night, Jeong-woon had sucked on Yi-hyun’s member until nothing came out. He had stimulated it so persistently that it still throbbed. No, it wasn’t just the member.

He had also licked the back repeatedly, over and over. Yi-hyun was worried his mucous membranes might be swollen. No matter that Yi-hyun had reached out first, Jeong-woon had gone overboard.

“…Am I the only one who’s not enough?”

When Yi-hyun didn’t budge, Jeong-woon muttered sulkily. However, instead of touching Yi-hyun more, he hugged him warmly. Only then did the frown on Yi-hyun’s brow smooth out.

It was over an hour later that Yi-hyun could barely open his eyes.

“They say beauties are heavy sleepers. It’s true.”

Jeong-woon teased with a playful smile, tapping Yi-hyun’s nose bridge.

“You should eat breakfast.”

“…Yes.”

He answered with clearer pronunciation, but Yi-hyun was still in a daze. He ended up being carried in Jeong-woon’s arms to the kitchen. Even with a neatly plated brunch in front of him, Yi-hyun slumped over the table, nodding off.

“You’re not hurting anywhere, are you?”

Jeong-woon asked cautiously, brushing back Yi-hyun’s forehead. He seemed worried seeing Yi-hyun, who rarely showed a disheveled state, so slumped over.

“Just… sleepy. I’m fine.”

Yi-hyun blinked slowly. He quite liked how Jeong-woon’s face filled his vision.

“Shall I feed you?”

“…Yes.”

“You didn’t understand what I just said, did you?”

“…Yes.”

Yi-hyun stared blankly at Jeong-woon’s face and nodded dully.

“Will you let me call you ‘Darling’ from now on?”

“…Yes.”

“Even at the company?”

“…That’s not…”

At the word ‘company,’ Yi-hyun barely lifted his head.

“Ahahaha.”

Jeong-woon, who had been asking questions while trying hard to suppress a ticklish smile, finally burst into laughter for a while, hugging Yi-hyun’s head.

“Did you decide to act cute today?”

Jeong-woon muttered nonsense, rubbing his cheek vigorously against Yi-hyun’s head. The neat hair became a mess.

“I’m not cute.”

Perhaps coming to his senses a bit at the bright laughter, Yi-hyun narrowed his eyes and pushed him away. No, he tried to push him away but stopped, tightly clutching Jeong-woon’s clothes instead.

“As long as you’re cute only to me, it’s fine.”

Jeong-woon shrugged nonchalantly, then scooped Yi-hyun up and sat him on his own thigh.

“I’ll feed you. Say ‘ah.'”

Bewitched by the affectionate smile, Yi-hyun obediently opened his mouth. After being fed a couple of times, he finally woke up completely.

“I’ll eat by myself.”

Startled by the sight of himself sitting on Jeong-woon’s thigh, Yi-hyun tried to stand up with a stern face, but Jeong-woon tightly hugged his waist and wouldn’t let go.

“No. You asked me to feed you, Hyun-ssi.”

Jeong-woon grumbled, rubbing his forehead against Yi-hyun’s chest.

“When did I ever say that?”

“Wow, that’s so unfair. Then, do you not remember promising to let me call you ‘Darling’ from now on either?”

“…I never did that.”

Yi-hyun, who had no memory from before the sleepiness flew away, frowned awkwardly.

“Then promise you’ll do it now.”

Jeong-woon shamelessly stuck out his pinky finger.

“No.”

Yi-hyun refused sharply without a moment’s hesitation.

“You call me that just fine in bed.”

Jeong-woon pouted his lower lip.

“…That’s…”

Yi-hyun hesitated. That was because Jeong-woon had threatened him, saying he’d only let go if Yi-hyun called him ‘Darling’ while blocking his urethra.

Though he was the one who gave in, if they were to assign blame, Jeong-woon was more at fault. Yi-hyun managed to finish his meal while bickering with Jeong-woon. Though in the end, he couldn’t get off his lap until he finished the last bite.

‘Weird.’

Yi-hyun narrowed his eyes and watched Jeong-woon. Jeong-woon was even humming a tune while preparing snacks to feed Yi-hyun. Whenever his eyes met Yi-hyun’s, he smiled brightly.

Each time, Yi-hyun’s expression hardened further. Jeong-woon had always been good to him, as if willing to give him everything, but lately, it had been excessively so. His obsession with unnecessary terms of endearment was one thing, and the skinship had also noticeably increased.

“You waited a lot, didn’t you.”

Jeong-woon, who brought a plate of fruit, sat next to Yi-hyun and naturally kissed his cheek. When Yi-hyun looked at him blankly, Jeong-woon tilted his head left and right, then cupped his ears.

“What’s wrong?”

He kissed various spots on Yi-hyun’s face and pulled him into a tight embrace. The affectionate skinship was such that one might think they had started dating while Yi-hyun’s memory was gone. Yi-hyun pressed his lips together tightly.

Beyond simple fondness or interest, could it be that Jeong-woon genuinely liked him? Even as he scolded himself to refrain from baseless speculation, the thought kept swirling in his head.

‘That can’t be.’

This time too, Yi-hyun brushed away the swirling speculation. Joo Na-hye was right. If Jeong-woon truly liked him, he would have wanted to clearly define their current ambiguous relationship.

Suddenly, his chest felt tight, as if he had indigestion.

“Today, let’s together…”

Jeong-woon began with a faint smile, but his phone rang.

“Just a moment.”

Jeong-woon twisted his mouth crookedly and got up from his seat. Yi-hyun reflexively grabbed the hem of his clothes.

“Hmm?”

Jeong-woon turned around quickly with an expectant expression.

“…It’s nothing.”

Yi-hyun hurriedly lowered his hand. He didn’t know what he was doing. Jeong-woon stared intently at Yi-hyun, then sighed and moved away.

Whether he answered the call, a low voice could be heard. Soon, Jeong-woon returned with a displeased expression.

‘He’s leaving again.’

Yi-hyun intuitively knew what words would come from Jeong-woon’s mouth.

“I’m sorry, Hyun-ssi.”

“It’s fine.”

Yi-hyun answered curtly and turned his head away. He didn’t want to hear a lengthy explanation. Nor did he have any reason to.

“I’ll sort everything out before Hyun-ssi’s vacation starts.”

Jeong-woon whispered, pressing his forehead against Yi-hyun’s. What exactly did he mean by ‘sort out’? The person he met every day?

Or me?

“I’ll go rest.”

Yi-hyun sprang up and headed for the bedroom. He didn’t want to see Jeong-woon leave. Even after lying on the bed, all his nerves were focused outside the door.

To force himself to sleep, Yi-hyun lay still with his eyes closed.

“I’ll be back.”

At other times, he would have come over to kiss him, but Jeong-woon stood at the bedroom door, muttered softly, and left. He probably thought Yi-hyun was asleep.

‘Why does this feel so stifling?’

Yi-hyun stroked his chest, trying to maintain composure.

[Joo Na-hye: Did you see this? They say the baby’s mom really has a fiancé?]

However, Yi-hyun’s efforts shattered into pieces upon seeing the article Na-hye sent.