episode_0109

My husband returned home around 10 o’clock at night, his forehead covered in beads of sweat as if he had rushed back.

I don’t know why he came back in such a hurry, but I’m honestly glad he did. I’m so happy that I want to run into his arms and hug him tightly.

But beyond that, I’m angry.

Did he have fun with his friends without me? I envy him~ Some people don’t even have friends, but my husband has many~ Even so, leaving his pregnant wife behind and gallivanting around… Does this mean he’s left me in the care of my in-laws so he can go out and have fun?

Where did the man who said he would take responsibility for me until the end go?

“Oh, you’re back early? Why? Couldn’t you have stayed out a bit longer?”

As soon as I saw my husband, my mouth curved into a smile, my heart pounding heavily, but I resisted the urge and turned my head away with a cold huff.

Judging by the look of surprise on my mother-in-law’s face, it seems like my act of defiance was successful since my husband didn’t say anything.

…But now that I’ve done it, I regret it.

What exactly did I succeed in? I know better than anyone that my husband is a sensitive man, but is it okay for a wife to act like this?

I was the one who allowed him to go meet his friends… But to think that he would leave me alone because he felt lonely, making my husband worry about me, disqualifies me as a wife.

Lately, his whims have become more pronounced, and I don’t know what to do…

Especially in front of my husband, his whims become even more severe. I hope I haven’t broken down completely?

“I just had a few drinks and came back. I couldn’t drink more because I kept thinking of you, honey.”

“Oh my.”

Is he making excuses now? No, it seems sincere.

At least he didn’t forget about me while he was with his friends.

Hehe… My husband is thinking of me even when he’s with others~ I’m the same~ Maybe couples really do become alike.

No, this won’t do.

I shouldn’t fall for such sweet words. I was angry just a while ago, and now it’s all melting away. It’s strange, isn’t it? I should be angrier. I am angry. I’m mad.

“Mom, sorry. I’ll go in with Eunhye.”

“Alright. Soothe Saeya, she seems upset.”

After a brief greeting to my mother-in-law, my husband embraces me from behind and hurries our steps.

As we walk unsteadily together, the servants we pass can’t hide their laughter.

Excuse me, husband. I’m embarrassed, but please don’t stop… Keep hugging me. Sometimes, this feels nice too.

The touch of my husband’s body against mine, the sound of his breath tickling my neck, it’s all so wonderful.

I hope he continues to embrace me strongly in the future as well, to maintain that balance.

That’s the feeling as we return to the room.

My husband carefully sits me on the bed, changes out of his outdoor clothes, and puts on comfortable indoor attire. When he takes off his shirt, revealing his abs, I can’t help but drool.

Oh, I want to touch…

“You came straight to me as soon as you arrived. Mom will be upset. Honey.”

When I point out something that has been bothering me, my husband slightly shrugs his shoulders.

He seems to be aware that he treated my mother-in-law unfairly. It’s nice that he treats me well, but I hope he’s kind to his family as well.

After all, the people who were my family, aside from my mother and Minjeong, Junseok, were individuals I couldn’t even bear to mention. Whether blood-related or not, that’s how it is.

“Mom is precious, but right now, my family is even more precious. And now that I’m the head of the household, the most precious family member to me is my wife.”

I apologized to my mother. As she trailed off, my husband approached me.

Um… Uh… I don’t know what to say at a time like this…

If I hear those words, what am I supposed to do? Hehe…

I’m sorry, mother. It seems that my husband prefers me more.

“H-Husband, should I take off my clothes and lie down on the bed?”

As I tried to lie down on the bed, my husband’s gaze was filled with a look as if he was looking at a lost child.

What, what’s with that look! Yes, it implies something naughty, but it doesn’t necessarily mean we have to do anything!

What did I do wrong?

*

Time passes quickly, and as a pregnant woman, I am still living at my in-laws’ house. It’s not all fun and games, you know?

As the daughter-in-law of this house, if there is anything that needs help, I can do anything as long as it doesn’t burden our Star.

I showed off my skills during this Lunar New Year.

I have confidence in making pollack pancakes and pumpkin pancakes.

All the family members praised them, especially my husband, who even asked for three more servings of rice.

I invited Junseok oppa, who was about to spend the holiday alone, to join us, and he made a strange expression after eating my food.

He kept staring at my face. Why did he do that? It’s strange, isn’t it? Was the taste different from when I made it before?

Well, leaving that aside. I found out that my husband’s older brothers were both present to comfort him. They are like the Eagle Brothers.

I don’t know what the Eagle Brothers are, but anyway, the eldest brother, Kang Hyunwoo, was a very kind person.

Should I say he had a charming personality that attracts people? Personally, he was someone I could comfortably interact with after my husband.

My husband even said he could trust and rely on his older brother, so there was no need for further explanation.

The second son, Kang Geonwoo, was… honestly, a bit intimidating.

Every word he spoke was full of sophistication, but his voice always sounded like he was scolding someone.

Especially when he found out that I was my husband’s wife and had a child, he suddenly raised his voice at me without warning, right after hearing the news.

I wanted to stomp on his foot out of surprise.

How dare he raise his voice at me in front of my husband… Before I could say anything, he scolded the family members harshly, but afterwards, he sent me a magnificent piece of jewelry as an apology.

So, did I accept it? No? Well, I don’t really like expensive jewelry anyway.

And Geonwoo’s gift was very awkward. If he felt sorry, he could have just said it.

We’re family, after all. There’s no need to send such expensive jewelry.

Even if he does, once is enough. It’s more annoying than burdensome. No, it’s annoying! How many times does he have to do this to show his sincerity!

“Um… Y-Young lady… So, does that mean you didn’t actually like the ring I gave you when I proposed?”

As I rejected countless gifts, my husband looked at me with pleading eyes.

No matter how much I think about it, it’s cute. He was a wonderful man when he proposed, but this unexpected charm is just irresistible.

I want to pounce on him. And if he pounces back, I want to stay in bed until morning comes.

Master must be completely soaked in sweat after a long time. The bed sheets must feel sorry for themselves. Hehe…♡

“There’s no way I could dislike the ring you gave me, right? Even if others don’t know, everything you give me is my treasure. A treasure I will cherish for a lifetime!”

With sparkling eyes, I confidently declared, and Master pulled me into his arms, burying his face in my chest.

The warmth of Master’s face pressed against my chest feels delightful.

As I gently stroked the embarrassed adult’s head, raising his face from my chest, our eyes met.

“Eunhye, thank you for being by my side. I just wanted to say that.”

Watching Master smile as he spoke, I smiled back and said, “I want to thank you for being by my side, Master.”

As I lay down, Master’s lips approached mine. Closing my eyes, Master anxiously kissed me, sealing my lips with a gentle touch.

No one knows what the future holds.

But as long as Master stays by my side, everything will be alright.

If I can be the wife of a man who looks at me and loves only me, a wife that his family can trust, then I will be content.

The seasons have turned, and spring has arrived.

They say spring is the season of meetings… Looking back, I first met Master in the spring.

It was a season of parting with my deceased sibling, a season of becoming that sibling and meeting Master.

There were regrets and sorrows, but the happiness from our meeting overflows.

Although there was a parting, I believe that the upcoming meeting will make us forget that parting.

“Um… Master… my stomach hurts so much…”

And at the end of spring, in May.

“Hehe… Borri says… she misses Daddy so much…”

Finally, the meeting has arrived.