How to Have a Baby Secretly-Chapter 80

"Third day. He says when something gets stuck in his mind, it just keeps popping up. Is that what happens when you're pregnant? Or is it just Choi Sunwoo?"

Secretary Gwak, who hadn’t been in a relationship or even dated for a long time, had no answers to this question.

"At least he’s eating well. I was worried for a while when everything he ate was rejected."

At least he knew what to say to please his superior.

"Mm."

Kang Jinwook uttered a vague sound that could hardly be considered a response and turned his attention back to the monitor. The photos had all been sent by Butler Baek, who had taken them himself, and Sunwoo’s image had just been captured moments ago.

These days, Sunwoo had started gardening as part of his prenatal care, alongside walking. He wasn’t doing anything grand, just watering flowers and trees or picking out damaged or withered plants.

Still, moving around outdoors consistently seemed to have improved his health a lot. Of course, it helped that he was eating well too.

On top of that, sometimes Sunwoo found items he had used in the past and started organizing them separately. He would send Kang Jinwook pictures of these items via messages occasionally.

Ding-dong.

At that moment, a conversation window on the messenger app on the PC lit up. Since it was linked to his phone, the notification rang at the same time.

The message was from Choi Sunwoo. Even before reading it, a faint smile appeared on Kang Jinwook’s lips. But as he checked the photo, his expression changed once again.

The brightness on Kang Jinwook’s face grew, and Secretary Gwak, unable to suppress his curiosity, also looked at the photo. It was a dirty toy covered in dust and dirt. The colorful paint on it had faded somewhat.

[Today's acquisition.]

A message from Sunwoo appeared under the photo.

[Found it with a train and car together. Guess where?]

Kang Jinwook typed a reply on the keyboard.

[Hmm... where did you find it?]

[Under the tree where the swing is hanging.]

The message came through immediately.

[This place seems like a treasure trove. I think I found a few more things.]

In reality, the photo and the message were nothing special. Yet, Kang Jinwook reviewed Sunwoo’s message as though it were a significant report.

[Do you know when it was used?]

[How could I remember that? Besides, you seem to forget a lot too. I have memory loss, you know? I don’t even recognize my past self.]

[Right.]

[No, it’s true. Wow, you really don’t believe me? I’m not using bad memory as an excuse for illness.]

Sunwoo's speech pattern was fully evident in the text. Kang Jinwook’s lips curved into a soft smile, and he sent several messages back.

The exchange continued for a few more messages before it quieted down.

[Sorry for bothering you at work. Finish up quickly, for the sake of leaving on time.]

That was the last message that came through. Kang Jinwook, having looked at the affectionate messages, closed the messenger. Yes, Sunwoo must indeed have memory loss.

If not, something like this wouldn’t have happened lately.

After joking around with Sunwoo through the messages, Secretary Gwak quietly disappeared, perhaps to avoid disturbing him further.

Kang Jinwook opened the ledger that Secretary Gwak had left behind. As Sunwoo had said, in order to leave on time, he had to keep his eyes, ears, and hands busy.

However, that resolve was shattered on his way to the afternoon meeting.

"Hey! Little brother!"

As if he had been waiting for Kang Jinwook to appear, Kang Jin-tae greeted him with a broad smile, raising his hand high.

Kang Jinwook’s face stiffened as he looked around briefly.

Kang Jinwook was headed to the floor where the overseas business department was located, intending to find the conference room where meetings were most frequently held.

But there, right in front of the conference room, Kang Jin-tae was waiting, making sure that all the employees in the vicinity could see him, casting occasional sidelong glances at them.

"What brings you here?"

Kang Jinwook's brow furrowed when he saw Im Haewon among the employees.

"Why, is there any need for a special reason? Just came to see my little brother. You and I are both busy, so it’s not easy to meet up, is it?"

Kang Jin-tae acted as if they were close, like real brothers, which seemed odd. When had they ever been this close? Kang Jin-tae came up to Kang Jinwook in a playful manner.

"When does your meeting end? Let’s have dinner together tonight."

"I don’t have time."

Kang Jinwook decisively declined. However, Kang Jin-tae wasn’t bothered.

"You should. I’ve learned something very interesting."

Kang Jinwook’s eyebrows shot up. Kang Jin-tae came a bit closer and lowered his voice, as if sharing a secret.

"It’s about Sunwoo. Do you mind if I speak about it here?"

Kang Jinwook's gaze shifted to Im Haewon, who was standing a bit away, quietly observing the situation.

As soon as Kang Jin-tae finished speaking, Im Haewon’s expression stiffened slightly.

"I ran into Sunwoo at the hospital the other day. I was worried that there might be a health problem, so I asked about it."

Kang Jin-tae kept speaking loudly, making sure everyone around could hear. Sure enough, the atmosphere shifted, becoming tense and charged.

Kang Jinwook’s expression darkened as he noticed the shift in the room.

"Okay. Then I’ll make time after the meeting, so wait for me."

When dealing with someone who started a fight, you had to respond properly. If there was something to protect, you had to do it even more. After receiving Kang Jinwook’s positive response, Kang Jin-tae finally backed off.

"That’s my little brother. Alright then, I’ll wait in your office. Don’t mind me, go handle what you need to."

Kang Jin-tae put on an act, pretending to be a concerned older brother, and smiled broadly. As he turned, his eyes met Im Haewon’s. The two quickly looked away, acting as if nothing had happened.

The overseas business department meeting dragged on again. Despite the business running smoothly, there was a lot to sort out and coordinate.

Im Haewon sat in a dark corner of the room, watching the meeting, then quietly took out his phone from his pocket as he felt a vibration.

When he checked the bright screen, a new message had come in. The sender was someone from Kang Jin-tae’s office.

He clicked the notification to read the message.

[Please come to the traditional Korean restaurant after work. It’s reserved under Vice President Kang Jin-tae’s name, so just mention it and you’ll be guided to your seat. Vice President Kang instructed me to let you know first.]

The source of this c𝐨ntent is freёnovelkiss.com.

Though written politely, it was effectively an order that left little room for refusal. He had made a deal with Kang Jin-tae to settle a debt.

Im Haewon bit the inside of his soft lips, then put his phone back into his pocket. His gaze landed on Kang Jinwook, who was at the center of the meeting.

Did his keen senses notice I was looking? Kang Jinwook suddenly turned his eyes toward Im Haewon.

The room was dark, but it felt like Kang Jinwook was staring directly at him, unaffected by the dimness.

Im Haewon couldn’t hold his gaze for long and quickly looked away. After some time, the sharp sensation faded.

"Well, the meeting is adjourned."

Just then, the meeting ended. Im Haewon, who had been assisting, hurriedly stood up from his chair. He pressed the button to open the room.

The employee beside him rushed to the door and swung it wide open. Today, several executives, including Kang Jinwook, had attended the meeting.

The highest-ranking chairman stood up and began to move, followed by the older executives who slowly made their way out. Kang Jinwook remained seated for a while even after they had left.

Im Haewon kept sneaking glances at him.

"Haewon!"

At that moment, a colleague called his name, and Im Haewon quickly left the room. Since he was here to assist, he couldn’t afford to dawdle.

Amid the flurry of movement, Kang Jinwook also left the meeting room. Im Haewon’s attention was fully on him, and without realizing it, pheromones began to leak from him.

Had Kang Jinwook noticed the change? While walking ahead, Kang Jinwook suddenly stopped and looked over at him. Their eyes met briefly, and then Kang Jinwook turned and moved again.

"Wow, what’s this? Haewon, you knew he was here, right? You two must have something going on, huh?"

A colleague, who had been watching both of them, asked in a loud voice. Im Haewon couldn’t even respond, just watching Kang Jinwook’s disappearing back.

Before long, Kang Jinwook was completely out of sight.

"I’m leaving a bit earlier today."

"Ah. Okay. But why? Got something urgent?"

His colleague, who had been glancing between Im Haewon and Kang Jinwook, asked in a sly voice. Im Haewon simply answered no.

It wasn’t urgent. He just had a feeling that what mattered would begin now.