How to Have a Baby Secretly-Chapter 44
Sunwoo let out a deep breath, his shoulders heaving. Even though he didn’t show it, he was quite tense.
Kang Jinwook quietly observed Sunwoo. Perhaps it was because it had been a while since he’d thought of the past, but he couldn’t help but notice how different Sunwoo looked now compared to back then.
Come to think of it, even after Sunwoo became an adult, he was still a very different person from the child he used to know.
When he was young, Sunwoo was the typical spoiled rich kid. He was self-centered and easily looked down on anyone he thought was beneath him.
But meeting Sunwoo as an adult, he felt different. There was an indifference about him, a sense of detachment, and a gloomy, almost sinister aura that he exuded.
People said it was because Sunwoo’s parents had passed away right after he became an adult.
However, the Sunwoo standing in front of him now was different. While he reminded Kang Jinwook of the confident Sunwoo from his childhood, his attitude toward Kang Jinwook had changed.
It made him think of that day in late middle school, the day it rained. It reminded him of a time when he might have found the courage to act, and for some reason, it made him hopeful. That’s why Kang Jinwook liked the current Sunwoo.
“Alright. Then you can go back now.”
“Go back?” Sunwoo asked.
“Yeah. Didn’t you say there’s an important meeting? There must be other work to do. Even if you have a secure job, you still need to do your job properly.”
Sunwoo would often sigh when he saw characters in dramas or movies neglecting their work to wander off.
It didn’t make sense to him to leave a job unattended in a place that wasn’t a playground.
But right now, Kang Jinwook was doing exactly that. Ignoring his responsibilities at work just to have lunch with Sunwoo. To Sunwoo, who was always responsible, this was something he couldn’t let go.
Kang Jinwook twitched his eyebrows, as if displeased. Honestly, seeing that made Sunwoo click his tongue internally.
He spoke up, “But after work, come back. Let’s have dinner together.”
“Dinner?” Kang Jinwook’s eyes widened slightly. He looked surprised as though he hadn’t expected to hear this from Sunwoo.
“Yeah. But if it’s too late, don’t bother coming.”
Sunwoo nodded without hesitation. If he was going to tame the beast, there needed to be an appropriate reward. This was probably enough.
After all, whether Kang Jinwook came or not was his choice. Sunwoo didn’t expect him to return in the morning, though.
“Alright. I’ll be waiting.”
To Sunwoo’s surprise, Kang Jinwook responded positively. Sunwoo was momentarily taken aback by the response. He nodded.
“I’ll go. Take care.”
Sunwoo waved his hand, still flapping it in the air. Kang Jinwook gave him a puzzled look, clearly thinking it was a signal to leave immediately. But soon after, Kang Jinwook chuckled. It was because he liked Sunwoo’s straightforwardness.
Kang Jinwook stood up, glancing down at Sunwoo, who was still waving.
“I’ll be back.”
“Yeah. Come back safely.”
The casual farewell was met with Sunwoo’s indifferent response. His face remained as clear as ever, seemingly unaware of how he appeared. Kang Jinwook gazed at Sunwoo for a moment before turning away.
His legs were so long that by the time Kang Jinwook had walked only a few steps, his tall frame was already outside the gate.
“Where’s the hurry?”
Sunwoo grumbled to himself, not even realizing that he had been the one to say it first. He was dissatisfied with how Kang Jinwook was behaving like a spouse heading off to work.
But somehow, he didn’t understand why he felt embarrassed now.
“Ugh…”
Sunwoo rubbed his cheek with the palm of his hand and began cleaning up the empty dishes. Meanwhile, Kang Jinwook, who had returned to his company, participated in a tedious meeting with a bored expression.
The official reason for the meeting was the construction of a new port in Turkmenistan, but it was actually just a gathering to strengthen bonds, so there was no real agenda. Kang Jinwook didn’t intend to drag the meeting out.
After pressuring the chairperson, Kang Jinwook wrapped it up in under an hour. He then quickly dismissed the directors who tried to stick around for dinner and drinks and got into his car.
“To the airport.”
At his command, the driver immediately started the car.
“What about the lunch?”
“It’s ready.”
Secretary Gwak, sitting in the passenger seat, lifted a package wrapped in pink cloth and made sure Kang Jinwook could see it.
Kang Jinwook briefly glanced at it before turning his gaze away. He had his phone in his hand. Secretary Gwak quietly placed the lunch on his lap.
After parting with Sunwoo, Kang Jinwook headed straight to Gimpo Airport and contacted his butler, requesting a lunch to be prepared for Sunwoo. The lunch had now arrived, sitting on Secretary Gwak’s lap.
Hello?
The call connected, and Sunwoo’s calm voice came through. Kang Jinwook’s expression softened.
“I’m on my way, so I’ll be there around 8.”
8…
Kang Jinwook raised an eyebrow, sensing a bit of discomfort in Sunwoo’s voice.
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“What’s wrong?”
His tone immediately sharpened.
It’s nothing. I just thought I’d need something light to eat. I’ve gotten into the habit of eating early, so I’m already a bit hungry.
There seemed to be another reason, but Sunwoo didn’t seem willing to speak frankly. Kang Jinwook didn’t press him.
After all, even without Sunwoo telling him, Kang Jinwook was being updated on his every move in real-time. Though he couldn’t be as close as before, he was still keeping a distant watch.
The guards had been completely replaced. Sunwoo now knew their faces, so there was no helping that. Kang Jinwook had never intended to get rid of the guards altogether, but he had decided to keep their presence unknown this time.
“Alright. Make sure you eat well, you need to gain weight.”
He urged Sunwoo to eat properly. He really did need to eat well. Sunwoo had been too thin, and lately, he seemed to be eating even less.
Kang Jinwook frowned as he remembered Sunwoo’s mostly vegetarian, minimal diet.
Got it. By the way, is there anything you want to eat?
Kang Jinwook’s gaze briefly shifted to Secretary Gwak, specifically to the lunch on his lap.
“No. You just rest. I’ll bring the food.”
What? It’s fine, I can get it ready.
Sunwoo’s voice faltered for a moment, then continued.
Alright, I understand. Be safe.
Sunwoo probably knew he couldn’t change Kang Jinwook’s mind. That’s probably why he gave in. Whether he wanted it or not, it was clear that Sunwoo and Kang Jinwook had become close.
Sunwoo ended the call first. Kang Jinwook looked at the phone screen. Sunwoo’s name appeared in the recent call list.
[Secretary Choi]
Without hesitation, Kang Jinwook pressed the edit button and changed the name.
[Choi Seon-woo]
He typed it, then hesitated and changed it again.
[Seon-woo]
He felt the two-character name suited him better. By the time the car carrying Kang Jinwook arrived at Gimpo Airport, he had already made up his mind. He opened the door and stepped out, heading toward the airport with swift strides. Secretary Gwak had barely gotten out of the car when Kang Jinwook was already inside.
An airport stewardess, clearly waiting for him, approached.
“This way, please.”
Domestic flights didn’t have strict security checks, and since Kang Jinwook was a VVIP, he passed through with ease. In less than ten minutes, the plane carrying him took off.
Sunwoo hung up and scratched his head. On the still-lit screen, just below Kang Jinwook’s name, was the recent call from Kim Tae-yeol.
Kim Tae-yeol had been calling all afternoon. He’d started with messages, but when Sunwoo didn’t respond, he switched to calling.
His message was always the same. Let’s have dinner, drink, and hang out together.
Sunwoo couldn’t understand why Kim Tae-yeol kept trying to drag him into these plans when he was already with his colleagues. He’d kept refusing.
It was also partly because of Kang Jinwook’s return.
Then Kim Tae-yeol sent another message, insisting that they meet up for just a short while.
[Hey, I can head out in 15 minutes. Let’s meet at that café.]
Kim Tae-yeol’s message came through again, clearly not satisfied with just the phone call. Sunwoo let out an irritated sigh and tapped on the keypad.
[Alright.]
If he kept refusing, Kim Tae-yeol would probably keep calling until he got a positive response. And if he answered the phone in front of Kang Jinwook, it would be awkward.
It was probably better to just meet briefly before Kang Jinwook arrived. Sunwoo grabbed his things and left the house.
The sky was still bright, just like in the afternoon. As he walked out of the residential area and toward the café, he began to feel a bit exhausted.
Lately, he had been feeling more fatigued. Loss of appetite, anemia, weakened stamina, and frequent tiredness—these were all unpleasant pregnancy symptoms.
Sunwoo stopped for a moment and looked out at the sea. If he continued like this with Kang Jinwook, he would eventually have to tell him about the pregnancy.
That the baby inside him was Kang Jinwook’s.
To do that, he would have to explain his condition and when the pregnancy began.
“Should I tell him it was that night, when I intentionally went to Kang Jinwook?”
Of course, he couldn’t say that. He might end up triggering Kang Jinwook’s possessive side again, and then his life could really be in danger, just like in the original story.
“Should I tell him I’m actually an Omega?”
But if he said he was a recessive Omega, Kang Jinwook would ask why he hid it. And what would he say in response? What if he asked when it manifested?
The more Sunwoo thought about it, the more complicated it seemed.
“Ugh…”
He had to tell him eventually, but for now, Sunwoo sighed again and began walking.
He needed to think things through calmly. Yet, he didn’t realize that now, he wasn’t thinking about running away from Kang Jinwook anymore.
