How to Have a Baby Secretly-Chapter 76
Living at Kang Jinwook's house surprisingly provided Sunwoo with a sense of stability. Of course, the morning sickness and various pregnancy symptoms were tough, but having someone carefully take care of him made him feel at ease, which was natural.
Additionally, with the presence of the Alpha, who had a direct psychological impact on both the baby and Sunwoo, that sense of security seemed even more apparent.
Before even opening his eyes, Sunwoo felt the comforting air surrounding him. It felt like a cool, refreshing breeze coming from the entrance of a forest.
Sunwoo slowly lifted his eyelids and turned his head. But, the source of the air, or rather, the pheromones, wasn’t in sight.
“Was I mistaken?”
He searched beside his head, but nothing was there. He always kept his phone there when he slept, so the fact that it wasn’t within reach meant...
“It seems like I just fell asleep like this.”
Rubbing his forehead, Sunwoo sat up. He tried to recall the events before falling asleep.
All he remembered was nodding off in the living room. That meant someone had moved him to the bedroom after he had fallen asleep, and that someone was most likely Kang Jinwook.
After finishing his thoughts, Sunwoo glanced down at his pajamas. The loose-fitting clothes that covered his hand slightly gave off a different scent than fabric softener. He gently held the sleeve near his nose.
The thick, refreshing scent of a deep forest wafted from it.
“What’s this?”
It wasn’t a mistake. The pheromones were truly lingering on his clothes. It seemed like Kang Jinwook must have left a trace when he had put him to bed. He probably didn’t even realize it.
“The Alpha pheromones from a highly dominant one must be incredibly strong.”
If the scent was still there even after a whole night, then it was indeed potent. Sunwoo lowered his sleeve and looked around again.
He didn’t have to search long—the phone was quietly placed on the bedside table. Reaching out, he pulled the phone towards him and touched the screen.
It was 8 AM. He had gone to sleep around 11 PM the night before, meaning he had slept for a solid 9 hours.
“I’ve been sleeping more lately.”
The biggest change since his pregnancy had been the bouts of drowsiness and the significant increase in sleep duration.
Today, he was supposed to go to the hospital with the butler at 9 AM, but it seemed like he had overslept. Sunwoo quickly got out of bed and pressed the intercom next to the door.
Yes, Sunwoo. Have you woken up?
As if waiting, the butler appeared on the screen with a cheerful greeting.
“Sorry. I slept too much. I’ll need some time to get ready, but is it okay if I’m a bit late for the appointment?”
No problem. Take your time. I’ll prepare breakfast.
Although the butler was being considerate, Sunwoo couldn’t afford to be too leisurely after oversleeping.
“Alright. I’ll hurry up and wash up.”
Sunwoo hurriedly turned off the intercom and headed to the bathroom. Looking at himself in the mirror, he saw a weary face staring back. His morning sickness had worsened recently, and it seemed like he had lost some weight.
“Dad doesn’t look so great, huh?”
Sunwoo rubbed his tired face with his palm as he spoke to the baby. Naturally, there was no answer.
After quickly showering, Sunwoo changed into his clothes in the dressing room and made his way to the dining room.
“Please sit here.”
The butler smiled as she gestured for Sunwoo to sit. A simple meal had been prepared on the table.
Thankfully, Sunwoo didn’t feel nauseous and was able to have a proper meal for the first time in a while. As Sunwoo ate, the butler watched with a proud expression, capturing the moment on camera.
The photo was immediately sent to Kang Jinwook.
After breakfast, Sunwoo, accompanied by the butler, headed straight to the hospital. The place they arrived at exuded a luxurious atmosphere, almost like a hotel.
The medical equipment was well-prepared, but the space looked more like a bedroom. There was a living room area with a sofa, table, and TV, and even a kitchen and bathroom.
“Wait, isn’t today the day we check the results?”
Shouldn’t they be going to the consultation room? Sunwoo was puzzled.
“Normally, yes, but you’ve been scheduled for a special consultation, Sunwoo.”
“Ah…”
Sunwoo, still a little dazed, quickly understood that this was due to his special circumstances.
“Please sit here, Sunwoo. I’ll get you some tea.”
The butler led him to the living room area within the hospital room and gestured for him to sit on the sofa. Sunwoo obediently complied.
“Will the results be sent directly to Kang Jinwook?”
“Yes, of course. I’m sure you’re disappointed he couldn’t come with you due to an important meeting…”
“No, not at all. It’s fine.”
Why did she have to misunderstand? Sunwoo quickly waved his hand, denying it. But the butler, with a kind smile, seemed to know exactly what he was thinking.
It was truly an awkward misunderstanding, but Sunwoo couldn’t deny it too strongly, so he sighed and took a sip of tea.
After a short while, the hospital director with a gentle demeanor entered.
“Hello, Sunwoo. Thank you for coming all the way here. Shall we go over the results?”
The director nodded at the nurse beside him, who quickly placed the documents in front of Sunwoo.
On the cover was the title ‘VIP Comprehensive Checkup Results.’
“Overall, the results are not bad. There’s no specific issue to be concerned about. And the most important part, which I’m sure you’re curious about…”
In his consistently polite tone, the director explained the results while focusing on the parts Sunwoo was most concerned about.
Sunwoo paid the most attention to the baby’s development and health. Finally, the director pointed out things to watch out for moving forward. The nurse then kindly spoke up to schedule the next appointment.
“Sunwoo, we’ll see you at your next checkup.”
As Sunwoo finished scheduling, the director smiled and left first. Sunwoo, ready to leave, was stopped by the butler.
“You look tired. Please rest for a bit before you go.”
It must have been noticeable. Sunwoo felt embarrassed and rubbed his cheek with the back of his hand. It wasn’t like he had done much other than coming for the checkup, but he had been so sleepy since earlier.
The butler guided him back to the bed. Sunwoo only planned to close his eyes for a moment, but when he woke up, it was already around lunchtime.
“Sorry, I slept too much.”
Sunwoo asked in an embarrassed tone, and the butler kindly smiled and replied, “It’s no problem.”
“Would you prefer to eat at home?”
“Yes.”
Of course, Sunwoo immediately got out of bed without hesitation and headed out of the room. They took the elevator, and as Sunwoo watched the floor numbers change, the elevator stopped, and the doors opened.
“Well, well, look who it is. Sunwoo, right?”
Sunwoo stared blankly at the unfamiliar man, who greeted him warmly as if they were old acquaintances. He couldn’t recall meeting this man before.
“What? Why are you staring like that?”
The man frowned, clearly annoyed that Sunwoo didn’t recognize him. Sunwoo, confused, felt caught off guard.
...Who are you?
Just as Sunwoo was about to ask, the butler quickly bowed her head and greeted the man.
“Vice President, good morning.”
Sunwoo’s mouth dropped open when he heard the butler refer to the man as “Vice President.”
The Vice President, Kang Jinwook’s older brother, Kang Jin-tae, the one who had placed a subordinate next to Kang Jinwook.
“Why is the butler here?”
“She came with Sunwoo today for his checkup.”
“Did she really come personally?”
The butler was the general manager trusted by Kang Jinwook, so it was natural for Kang Jin-tae to question why she was personally accompanying Sunwoo.
“Yes, it was the Vice President’s request.”
The butler calmly answered without showing any signs of hesitation.
“I see. What’s wrong with him?”
Kang Jin-tae now turned to look at Sunwoo, his gaze calculating.
“Oh, just came for a health checkup. What brings you here, Vice President?”
Sunwoo observed Kang Jin-tae, noting how his overall appearance seemed bulkier than Kang Jinwook’s, and his expression had an underhanded look.
“Well, it’s fine. Just call me ‘Hyung’ then.”
‘Hyung’? What does that even mean? Sunwoo couldn’t help but sigh inwardly. Kang Jin-tae seemed to examine Sunwoo from head to toe, then suddenly burst into a smile.
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“Why the sudden checkup? What’s the matter? Did your genetics change or something?”
“Pardon?”
“Feeling a sense of crisis now, are we?”
What is he talking about? Sunwoo gave Kang Jin-tae a confused look as the latter exaggeratedly raised his eyebrows.
“Don’t you know? You’ve been staying with Kang Jinwook, and you didn’t notice anything? What a surprise. You’ve been close all this time, but you didn’t pick up on this? You must be quite dull, Sunwoo.”
Kang Jin-tae kept talking in circles, not getting to the point, and Sunwoo fought to suppress his rising irritation as he glanced at the butler.
He then noticed the butler’s expression had become slightly flustered, which made Sunwoo stiffen his own.
Kang Jin-tae’s smiling face seemed to be hiding some kind of plot, and it felt like something was going on between them that Sunwoo didn’t know about.
“Be careful. You might get stabbed in the back by Kang Jinwook.”
Kang Jin-tae uttered a cryptic remark, and as if on cue, the elevator doors opened.
“Well, I’ll see you around, Sunwoo.”
As they arrived at the underground parking lot, Kang Jin-tae stepped out first, offering a friendly wave, though his face was filled with hidden motives.
