How to Have a Baby Secretly-Chapter 27

"Whose pheromones was it?"

"Well…"

Sunwoo instinctively started to mention Kang Jinwook but stopped himself. For some reason, it didn’t feel right to bring him up.

"Just someone I know," he said instead.

Han Soojin nodded, understanding.

"I see. That makes sense. But as you know, I’m a family medicine specialist, not an obstetrics and gynecology expert. While I’ve been managing your case, I’ve occasionally consulted with a trusted OB-GYN about pheromones and related issues. If you’re okay with it, I think it might be good for you to talk directly with a specialist. What do you think?"

"Another doctor?" Sunwoo asked hesitantly.

Seeing his reluctance, Han Soojin nodded and offered further explanation.

"The best option would be to transfer your case to obstetrics and gynecology entirely, given that you might face situations I can’t fully address in the future. However, I know that might not be ideal for you, so as an alternative, I can personally request a consultation with an OB-GYN I trust."

"Hmm…"

"I assure you, your personal information will remain strictly confidential. And as it happens, the doctor isn’t seeing patients today and is free to meet with you. What do you think?"

Reassured by her persistence, Sunwoo set aside his concerns. She was right—Han Soojin was an excellent doctor, but she was a family medicine specialist.

Even though she had been helping Sunwoo with his pregnancy, it wasn’t her field of expertise. Consulting with an OB-GYN made practical sense.

At that moment, the door to the consultation room opened, and a strikingly beautiful woman entered.

"Dr. Han, you called for me?"

"Dr. Yoo Hyuna! Welcome!"

Dr. Yoo Hyuna’s gaze moved from Han Soojin to Sunwoo, then she smiled warmly.

"I’m an Omega too."

The subtle scent of spring flowers filled the air—sweet, fresh, and faintly intoxicating.

"Can you smell it?"

"Ah, yes…" Sunwoo nodded, startled. Dr. Yoo smiled again, her expression as bright and refreshing as the pheromone scent she emitted.

"You probably don’t notice it often, do you?"

"Not really… I’m recessive."

Sunwoo hesitated, wondering if he should explain that he couldn’t release pheromones himself. In truth, he had learned about such matters purely by chance after meeting another recessive Omega in the past.

Recessive Omegas like Sunwoo couldn’t release or detect pheromones, which was why he had been able to pose as a Beta for three years while working in the secretary’s office.

‘And yet, one night with Kang Jinwook, and I’m pregnant?’

The thought hit him suddenly, making him pause. Could an Alpha’s rut really be that potent? Enough to impregnate a recessive Omega in one go?

Something felt off.

‘But so what? What does it have to do with me now?’

Regardless of what had happened in the past, Sunwoo wasn’t a recessive Omega anymore. There was no point dwelling on it.

"Even among recessive Omegas, sensitivity to pheromones can vary," Dr. Yoo said, leading the conversation effortlessly. "Your pheromone receptors may not have been functioning well before. When did you start noticing pheromones?"

Sitting on the edge of a medical bed nearby, Dr. Yoo asked for the information casually, using formal language that suggested she wasn’t aware of Sunwoo’s identity.

"Not long ago… maybe two or three days?"

In reality, it had only been since yesterday, when he had visited Han Soojin’s clinic with Kang Jinwook. But Sunwoo chose not to mention that.

"Ah, as I thought. It seems the fetus is activating your pheromone receptors. This occasionally happens with pregnant recessive Omegas. Although it’s a bit early—it usually occurs around the tenth week of pregnancy."

Dr. Yoo tilted her head thoughtfully.

"Yes, Dr. Han explained something similar. I wasn’t sure about the timeline, but I heard that pregnancy can cause pheromone activity," Sunwoo said, glancing at Han Soojin.

"That’s right. You may also notice other Alpha and Omega pheromones now, but it’s not guaranteed."

"What do you mean?"

"Pregnant Omegas can’t usually detect other Alphas’ pheromones—it’s a protective mechanism. Exposure to Alpha pheromones can sometimes trigger instinctive, rather than rational, responses, as you know."

"I see…"

"The extent to which you’ll notice them may vary, but you’ll likely become more aware over time."

Sunwoo wrinkled his nose experimentally but couldn’t detect anything significant. Dr. Yoo laughed softly.

"Let’s run some tests, shall we?"

"Tests?"

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Is that necessary? Sunwoo’s expression clearly conveyed his hesitation. Dr. Yoo nodded, her tone reassuring.

"Yes. Let’s do an ultrasound and a blood test. Understanding your symptoms more clearly will help us provide better care. Besides, don’t you want to see the baby?"

The mention of seeing the fetus made Sunwoo flinch. He hadn’t expected that. After a moment of thought, he nodded.

"Great. Let’s move to my office."

Dr. Yoo gestured toward the door with her thumb, and Sunwoo quickly followed her lead.

As Han Soojin had promised, Dr. Yoo’s office was secluded, with no patients or nurses in sight. The room was located a bit farther from the other offices, ensuring privacy.

"This way, please. We’ll start with the ultrasound."

Dr. Yoo motioned to the medical bed beside her desk. Sunwoo climbed onto it hesitantly and lay down.

"Lift your shirt a little."

Dr. Yoo spread a cool gel over Sunwoo’s stomach and began moving the ultrasound probe slowly over his abdomen. Soon, something appeared on the screen.

"There, see? That’s the gestational sac, and inside it is the fetus."

Sunwoo’s eyes locked onto the small screen. He had seen images like this in dramas or movies before—a tiny, bean-like life form nestled within.

To think he’d be seeing this for himself…

‘And inside my own body.’

The thought felt surreal. Sunwoo stared at the screen, unable to tear his gaze away.

"Amazing, isn’t it?"

"Yes…"

It truly was. The idea that something so small could grow and transform into a life was incredible. The realization that a life was growing inside him made it all the more overwhelming.

While he had experienced nausea, dizziness, loss of appetite, and fatigue, it was only now, seeing the tiny life on the screen, that he fully grasped the reality of his pregnancy.

"Based on the blood test we ran last time, your HCG levels were around 14,000, which suggested you were about six weeks along. Seeing this now confirms it," Dr. Yoo explained, removing the probe.

"Ah! Then… that time…"

Sunwoo looked up at her, wide-eyed. It dawned on him that while Han Soojin had informed him about his pregnancy, she must have consulted someone else for the diagnosis. He hadn’t considered this before.

Dr. Yoo smiled knowingly.

"Yes, Dr. Han had some doubts and asked me to take a look. When I didn’t hear back, I assumed you’d gone to another hospital."

"I see…"

"As you can see, it’s still too early to call it a baby—it needs to grow a bit more for us to hear a heartbeat. In a week or two, we’ll do a transvaginal ultrasound."

Once again, Sunwoo nodded absentmindedly, his gaze returning to the ultrasound screen. The tiny, seed-like image of the fetus fascinated him.

"So far, the fetus looks healthy, with no major issues. Growth is on track, but we’ll confirm more details with the blood test," Dr. Yoo added as she prepared to draw blood from Sunwoo.

"And about the pheromones…" Sunwoo began, watching as the needle was removed from his arm.

"As I mentioned earlier, the heightened sensitivity likely comes from your Omega hormones being affected by the pregnancy. The baby is healthy, and there’s nothing to worry about," Dr. Yoo replied while tidying up the equipment.

"That’s good to know," Sunwoo said with a nod. While the Omega hormone explanation still felt unfamiliar, the reassurance that everything was fine eased his mind.

Then he paused, recalling something Dr. Yoo had said earlier. Pregnant Omegas couldn’t usually detect other Alphas’ pheromones.

So why had he sensed Kang Jinwook’s pheromones?

"By the way," Dr. Yoo added, as if reading his mind, "there are exceptions. A pregnant Omega can sometimes detect an Alpha’s pheromones—if the Alpha is the other parent of the fetus."

"Is there anything I should be careful about?" Sunwoo asked.