I Became the Only Omega in a Makjang Novel - C97

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As his eyes curved, the charismatic appearance softened instantly, leaving only a kind-looking grandfather.

Hui-yul had vaguely thought that if he dated Do Seung-jo, he might meet him someday. That’s how unlikely he thought it was to meet him right away.

“…Thank you?” His thanks ended up sounding like a question due to his confusion.

Even Kang Woo-ryeon, who was much lower in rank, was fierce and scary, so Hui-yul wondered what this person’s intentions were. Instead of feeling relieved at the apparent kindness, he felt scared.

“Yes, yes.” Chairman Do patted the back of Hui-yul’s hand and spoke kindly. Hui-yul didn’t think he was important enough for Chairman Do to pretend to be this kind while keeping him in check.

‘…Did I misjudge him?’

Is this soft person really Chairman Do? Thinking he might have made a mistake, Hui-yul glanced back to see Do Seung-jo also looking at Chairman Do with a bewildered expression.

Chairman Do suddenly realized the order was wrong and apologized. “I must have startled you by coming so suddenly.” He briefly explained why he was here.

Everyone was dealing with it so calmly that Hui-yul had momentarily forgotten. It was all thanks to Chairman Do that he was fortunate enough to receive a proper examination.

‘…If it had been a regular hospital, it would have been chaos.’

As Chairman Do finished his explanation, the synchronization percentage increased.

[Synchronizing… 99%]

Gulp.

Perhaps because of the increase in percentage right after experiencing the heat, Hui-yul tensed for a moment, but fortunately, nothing happened.

Hui-yul sighed in relief and greeted Chairman Do, who still showed no intention of moving away. “Thank you for your help, Chairman.”

Chairman Do smiled contentedly at Hui-yul’s polite greeting.

Hui-yul thought it wasn’t a setting that appeared in the novel, but after hearing talk about being extraordinary, he found the connection.

‘To think that “extraordinary” referred to alphas or omegas.’

He had firmly believed it was a world without alphas or omegas, but it seemed they just weren’t widely known yet, like in the world before his possession.

“You’re accepting this more easily than I expected,” Chairman Do spoke as if genuinely surprised.

“…I was aware of the changes in my body, and you explained it in a way I could understand.”

“I see.”

Just as Do Seung-jo approached Chairman Do, thinking he should separate him from Hui-yul, whom he was meeting for the first time, Chairman Do spoke casually.

“So, it would be best to have the wedding soon, right?”

At Chairman Do’s nonchalant words, Hui-yul asked back with a dumbfounded expression. “Whose wedding?”

“Your wedding, of course.”

“…Pardon?”

Not opposing, but suddenly talking about marriage. Seemingly oblivious to Hui-yul’s surprised expression, Chairman Do continued in an excited voice.

“I think it would be better to do it before the belly shows. Am I being too greedy? With everything being difficult already, would it be better to give birth safely and then marry? Hm?”

When Hui-yul glanced at Do Seung-jo as if needing an explanation, Do Seung-jo, who had been approaching as if to forcibly pull Chairman Do away, stood still like a gentle lamb.

‘Just you wait.’

Hui-yul secretly clenched one fist, vowing revenge on Do Seung-jo who was merely observing the situation.

“…Um…”

“Chairman.”

Unexpectedly, the savior turned out to be the researcher who had been listening to the entire conversation from behind.

“Hm?”

“The patient is still in the early stages, and sudden situations like the recent collapse could occur again, so I think he’ll need to rest for a while.”

“Ah, I see.”

Chairman Do clicked his tongue as if disappointed and stood up. Hui-yul remained stiff, unable to follow Chairman Do’s train of thought.

“Dear, let’s talk again after you’ve rested a bit. I’ll come back.”

“…Ah, yes. Take care on your way back.”

As Hui-yul reflexively saw him off, Chairman Do left with a pleased expression.

“Seung-jo, follow me for a bit.”

“Yes.”

At Chairman Do’s gesture, Do Seung-jo nodded in understanding, and Chairman Do, who had come like a storm, left the hospital room first.

“Are you feeling alright now?” Do Seung-jo asked as he sat opposite Hui-yul.

“Yes.”

“And your stomach?”

“It’s fine.”

Do Seung-jo’s hand moved towards Hui-yul’s stomach but quickly withdrew before touching it.

There’s a baby in there?

Do Seung-jo was overwhelmed by indescribable feelings. He pressed his forehead against Hui-yul’s and murmured, “Tell me if anything feels even slightly off.”

“Hey.”

But before he could get lost in sentiment, Hui-yul’s voice snapped him back to reality.

Chairman Do had left, but everyone else was still there. Hui-yul blushed and hit Do Seung-jo’s chest, and Do Seung-jo smiled as if pleased despite it.

“Ouch. That hurts.”

“I hit you so it would hurt.”

“Seeing how strong you are, I guess you’re feeling better now.”

The anger Hui-yul felt at his worried words dissipated instantly, but he pretended to still be angry and questioned Seung-jo.

“Why did you just stand there earlier?”

“When?”

“When he suddenly started talking about… marriage.”

Hui-yul’s face heated up just mentioning the word. In fact, Do Seung-jo had intended to interject immediately, but he hesitated to say no outright, worried that Hui-yul might unnecessarily stress over it. But instead of answering truthfully, Do Seung-jo calmly said:

“I thought I’d listen to what he had to say first.”

“What is there to listen to? I was so flustered.”

“Why… don’t you like it?”

Do Seung-jo asked, subtly probing Hui-yul. Caught off guard by the unexpected question, Hui-yul stroked his chin.

“No, it’s not about liking or disliking. I just haven’t thought about it yet.”

“…”

Do Seung-jo pouted at Hui-yul’s words. Hui-yul quickly grabbed Do Seung-jo’s protruding lips and shook them. When Hui-yul’s hand weakened, Do Seung-jo caught it and kissed his palm.

“…Why are you being cute?”

“To make you stop being angry.”

Then he placed Hui-yul’s hand on his cheek and covered the back of his hand with his own. Do Seung-jo was undoubtedly a fox cub. It was almost unfair how he could bewitch someone like this.

“…Didn’t the Chairman ask you to follow him?”

“Yeah.”

“Go then.”

“…I don’t want to go.”

“I’m not going anywhere.”

“I’m going to sleep here tonight.”

“…It’ll be uncomfortable.”

“Don’t you want me to?”

“It’s not that I don’t want you to…”

“Then it’s settled. I’ll be right back.”

Do Seung-jo kissed Hui-yul’s forehead with a smack and jumped up.

* * *

The two didn’t go far, gathering again in the adjacent hospital room they had just been in. Secretary Jo brought out warm coffee again as if he had been waiting. Only the scent of coffee lingered in the room.

The two, their faces now cold as if nothing had happened, remained silent for a while.

Do Seung-jo was the first to speak. “This is unexpected.”

“What is?”

“I thought you would oppose.”

“Why would I oppose? I like him.”

“Still, suddenly talking about marriage was too much.”

“What?”

“We haven’t even graduated yet.”

Unlike Hui-yul, who hadn’t thought about it at all, Do Seung-jo had already imagined going to a retirement home together upon hearing the news of Hui-yul’s pregnancy, but that was just a thought.

He had no intention of pressuring Hui-yul like this.

Chairman Do’s eyebrow twitched at Do Seung-jo’s words.

“If you’re going to do it anyway, does it matter whether it’s later or now?”

“…I hadn’t thought that far.”

Before the news of the pregnancy, he had only thought about living together, even if it meant cutting ties with his family if they opposed. Same-sex marriage was still impossible in Korea, and he hadn’t expected to have a child.

But Chairman Do, unaware of these thoughts, put down his teacup with a clang and vehemently criticized Do Seung-jo for not thinking about a future that included marriage.

“Are you dating the new child with such half-hearted feelings?”

Do Seung-jo was momentarily speechless, bewildered by Chairman Do’s anger, which surpassed even his own.

* * *

It must be cursed. Hae-na burst into tears, saying that otherwise, there was no way they would visit the hospital this often.

Hae-na, who heard about Hui-yul’s hospitalization a full night later because she was with Yeon-seo, arrived at the hospital wearing mismatched shoes.

She had already left before hearing exactly why he was hospitalized.

‘What if it’s because of that person again?’

What if it was because of her again? She couldn’t bear the thought. Wasn’t she the one who stirred everything up by wanting to find her birth parents?

“Hic. Sniff.”

Hae-na remembered her brother who had fallen into the water trying to save her. His tightly closed eyes, his pale complexion.

What if the situation was as bad as then? Hae-na’s heart raced violently. Her breath caught with guilt, but instead of stopping to catch her breath, Hae-na hurried her steps even more.

Following the signs to Hui-yul’s hospital room, Hae-na flung the door open as soon as she arrived, without a moment to think.

Screech.

“Oppa!”

“Oh, Hae-na, you’re here?”

“…?”

When Hae-na burst through the hospital room door, what she saw was a very peculiar scene.

Her brother, his face suddenly smooth overnight, trapped among luxurious foods, with a seemingly ill-tempered old man stuck closely to his side. And Do Seung-jo watching it all.