How to Have a Baby Secretly-Chapter 57

Coincidentally, the forest was just a 20-minute bus ride away, and if he left now, he could walk around and return before sunset.

The sky was clear and beautiful, with soft, white clouds scattered across. The cool breeze felt refreshing, and walking through the forest seemed like it would be a pleasant experience.

Suddenly, Kang Jinwook’s pheromones, reminiscent of the forest, crossed his mind. Or, more accurately, it would be better to say he felt them.

"What’s going on?"

Sunwoo shook his head and quickly brushed the thought away. He walked to the bus stop and waited for about 15 minutes before the bus to the forest arrived.

While on the bus, he cracked the window slightly. The cool wind felt much fresher than the air conditioning.

The bus arrived at its destination about five minutes earlier than expected. Sunwoo looked up at the tall trees, their trunks thick and stretching high into the sky. They looked majestic.

"Wow... this is really beautiful. I can’t believe I’m only seeing this now."

Sunwoo sighed in awe before lowering his gaze again and walking along the winding deck between the trees.

The fresh air swept through his nostrils and spread through his body, making his breathing more comfortable and lightening his mood.

As he relaxed, he again remembered Kang Jinwook’s pheromones from earlier...

"No, it’s not like that!"

Why did he keep comparing it to Kang Jinwook’s pheromones? What did it have to do with him?

Sunwoo shook his head again and walked a few steps to a bench, sitting down and taking a sip of water from his bag. He looked around.

It definitely felt different from walking along the beach. The air was refreshing, and this place seemed better for the baby than staying at home.

Sunwoo opened his phone to take a break and saw the web browser he had forgotten to close earlier. On the main screen was an article about how a parent's pheromones affect a fetus. Curious, he started reading it.

The pheromones of an Alpha spouse provide psychological stability to the fetus and promote brain and sensory development. It is important for the spouse to frequently transmit their pheromones to the fetus.

The first part of the article focused on the effects of Omega pheromones, while the latter part discussed Alpha pheromones.

Since Sunwoo couldn’t bring up the subject of pheromones with Kang Jinwook, it seemed to imply that he would have to emit his own pheromones to help nurture the baby.

"But I don’t know how to do that..."

He had lived in a world where none of this mattered, and even in novels, the sub-characters never properly emitted pheromones.

Naturally, Sunwoo changed the search to look for Omega pheromone-related topics. Surprisingly, there were quite a few results.

There were articles on pheromone recognition and how to release them, aimed at Omegas who had just developed during their adolescence or early adulthood.

"I don’t get it!"

No matter how much he read, he couldn’t understand it intellectually.

If it’s hard to do it alone, seek help from those around you. While another Omega might help, the most effective way is for an Alpha spouse to naturally draw out a response.

After reading the last line, Sunwoo scratched his head. There were many Alphas and Omegas around, but he couldn’t ask anyone for help. Especially not Kang Jinwook.

"I haven’t even talked about the traits."

That was an impossible suggestion. After thinking for a moment, Sunwoo decided to leave it for later and got up from the bench.

After about an hour of leisurely walking through the forest, he came out to the entrance. He had already checked the bus schedule, so he didn’t think he’d have to wait long.

It was getting darker than usual, probably because the forest was deep, but when he looked up, he realized the sky had become cloudier since earlier.

"Could it be... that it’s going to rain?"

The air had a slightly damp feeling. Sunwoo looked up at the sky anxiously. Fortunately, the bus arrived shortly. Just as Sunwoo sat down, his phone rang. It was Kang Jinwook.

Where are you?

As soon as the call connected, Kang Jinwook asked where he was. Sunwoo absentmindedly looked out the window.

All he could see were tall mountain ridges and trees, and he had no idea where he was.

"I’m just out for a bit and heading back."

Where exactly?

"I don’t know the exact location, but I should be back in about 20 minutes."

Sunwoo answered casually and looked out the window. The view was plain with no people or buildings, but he couldn’t help but keep his eyes drawn to it.

The dense forest, the branches swaying in the strong wind.

Tap. Tap. Tap.

Just as the bus turned a winding road, the first drops of rain started hitting the window.

"Ah... it’s raining."

He had hoped it wouldn’t rain until he got home, but despite his wish, the rain started falling.

I’ll wait for you.

Kang Jinwook hung up right after saying that, and Sunwoo was left thinking about what he had just said.

"He’s waiting?"

It sounded like he was already home, waiting for him? Sunwoo stared at the phone screen, puzzled.

No matter how he thought about it, that’s how it sounded.

"What’s that? He should’ve said when he left."

Why was he waiting at an empty house without telling him? Muttering to himself, Sunwoo rubbed his thumb over the screen.

As he entered the village, the rain grew heavier. The sky seemed darker than before. Sunwoo gazed out the window, feeling helpless.

Kang Jinwook waiting at home was one thing, but the real problem was how to navigate through this rainy road.

"I should’ve asked him to come pick me up."

Sunwoo muttered to himself and smiled wryly. It was funny how he had been trying to avoid Kang Jinwook, yet now he was thinking about calling him when he needed him.

Still, if he was waiting at home, wouldn’t it have been fine if he came to meet him at the bus stop?

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"A Kang Jinwook waiting with an umbrella. Somehow, that feels like it could be a good picture, but also totally wrong."

If it were Kang Jinwook, he probably wouldn’t be holding the umbrella himself—Secretary Gwak would probably be holding it behind him.

He chuckled at the strange thoughts that popped into his head, waiting for the bus to get closer to the stop.

As they neared the destination, Sunwoo stood up and pressed the button. To his surprise, someone was already sitting on the usually empty bench.

Not far from there, an expensive car, out of place in the village, was parked. Before he could question it, the bus stopped, and the back door opened.

And there, waiting at the bus stop, was an unexpected person. Kang Jinwook, holding an umbrella.

"Uh..."

Sunwoo made a confused noise and didn’t get off. The bus driver urged him to get off.

Finally, Sunwoo hurriedly stepped off the bus.

Had he been too hasty?

"Ah!"

As Sunwoo awkwardly stepped onto the wet bus railing, he lost his balance and stumbled forward. Kang Jinwook rushed to him and caught his body.

Sunwoo pressed his nose into Kang Jinwook’s firm chest and inhaled and exhaled, his heart still racing from the shock.

"Are you okay?"

He heard Kang Jinwook’s worried voice from above his head. Sunwoo nodded, swallowing nervously.

"Be careful."

"Y-yeah, I will."

Feeling awkward after the sudden situation, Sunwoo quickly pulled away from Kang Jinwook. He noticed the umbrella that had fallen on the ground.

"How did you... I mean..."

"You said you were coming. From the sound of it, it seemed like you were coming by car, so I figured you might take the bus."

How sharp was his hearing that he could figure out what mode of transportation someone was using from just a few words? Sunwoo had a brief moment of doubt but quickly brushed it off.

It didn’t matter how Kang Jinwook got here. What mattered was that he had been waiting with an umbrella.

"Let’s go."

While Sunwoo hesitated, trying to figure out what to say, Kang Jinwook grabbed his wrist, holding the umbrella that had fallen on the ground.

Sunwoo was suddenly pulled along. The umbrella was placed over their heads. The sound of raindrops hitting the fabric echoed.

Kang Jinwook pulled Sunwoo even closer to him. He could feel the heat radiating from his face.