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At the chairman’s words, Yoon Ha-neul flinched slightly. She hesitated for a moment and then sighed.

“Ah… … I guess it was obvious. Actually… … .”

Yoon Ha-neul stopped talking and watched the association president’s reaction.

“What is the truth?”

The president of the association still looked indifferent, but he seemed somewhat curious about the work of Yoon Ha-neul and the ‘newly selected clerk’.

Now that it has come to this, it is difficult to hide it. Yoon Ha-neul has no choice but to decide to tell the truth.

“I think I found my… … son.”

The chairman’s eyebrows rose. His expression was a mixture of surprise and doubt that could not be hidden.

“Son. What an amazing thing to say.

… … I know this is very rude, but did you have a lover you broke up with when you were young?”

“That can’t be true!

… … Even though I didn’t give birth to him, he is my son. I’m sure of it. ”

After rebuking the association president for questioning whether she was a single mother, Yoon Ha-neul spoke firmly.

Although I was a little annoyed by the chairman’s question, I felt happy again when I thought of that child.

“… … Even though I didn’t give birth to him, he’s a son. Yes. That’s right. ”

The association president nodded slightly and then remained silent for a moment. He slowly closed his eyes and opened them to look at Yoon Ha-neul.

“I’m really sorry. I guess it’s because my understanding is lacking. Could you explain it in a more understandable way?

Since you said you weren’t born to a mother, are you talking about an adopted child? ”

Although she spoke as calmly as possible, Yoon Ha-neul’s instincts keenly sensed that the president was currently very suspicious of her.

Feeling slightly annoyed at the fact that her truth was not acknowledged, Yoon Ha-neul opened her mouth.

“That’s right. Maybe there are people like the president who don’t understand.

… … You know that I am a bear woman with an inherited trait, right?

I have the memories of all 8 people who have exhibited the atavistic trait so far.”

“I see.”

I’m finally starting to understand. Yoon Ha-neul lost her usual composure and quickly continued explaining.

“That’s why we know. All eight people who displayed the atavistic trait had children who looked like them.

So, yes, that’s it. He was originally destined to be my son in this life too.

Although unfortunately I was born by borrowing someone else’s stomach.”

Yoon Ha-neul laughed ecstatically as she confessed her secrets that she had never told anyone. Her smile spread slowly like a crack running across ice. She looked happy on the outside, but the emotions hidden inside sent shivers down the spines of those who saw her.

Her eyes were strangely wide open, and her pupils were dilated. They seemed to be looking into her own distorted world, far removed from reality.

Then a laugh leaked out of her, small and soft at first, but it grew louder and louder until it became a sharp, discordant sound, like shards of broken glass clashing against each other.

The president of the association, who was quite normal compared to Yoon Ha-neul, was speechless upon seeing her. He pulled his back to make the distance between them as much as possible.

The President’s Quantum Bifurcation Observation–Schrödinger Vision is not an ability that can be used often. If used too much, it disappears into the quantum realm without leaving a trace in reality.

Therefore, the president of the association had not been able to see Yoon Ha-neul like this ‘until now’. The president of the association, who had finally seen the true face of Yoon Ha-neul, who had only shown normal behavior, secretly broke out in a cold sweat.

It would have been a safe choice to step back, observe again, and then come up with a plan, but the association president was not a person who only chose safe options.

He decided to go on an adventure to bring Yoon Ha-neul’s love, which had started to run wild, back to normal, even just a little bit.

“… … I understand what you mean by “Sky Sheep” in general. I also understand that the clerk has a charm that is so great that it can captivate you.

But I mean, isn’t it just that Sky Yang fell for his charm? ”

The president of the association paused for a moment to observe Yoon Ha-neul’s reaction. Seeing that Yoon Ha-neul remained expressionless and silent, he began to carefully persuade her.

“I think it would be better to honestly admit that you like Sky Yang.

The story of love at first sight would be easy for others, including that child, to understand… … .”

The president of the association was speaking very carefully, but as he continued to speak, Yoon Ha-neul’s face became more and more strangely distorted.

Finally, her body completely stopped. Not even a breath could be heard.

She was motionless, as if time had stopped, or she had become a statue. But the danger inherent in that stillness seemed all the greater.

Yoon Ha-neul’s eyes slowly froze. The expressionless expression she had been holding just a moment ago disappeared, and in its place was a cold, sharp anger. Her pupils shrank as if they had been pricked with a pin, making her gaze even sharper.

“What do you mean? That child is my son. I explained it to you so much, but you still don’t get it?”

“… … … .”

“I’ve lived a thousand years longer than you. How could I not recognize my son?

Is this maternal love the same as the common females coveting males?”

Yoon Ha-neul’s cold anger grew stronger, and it felt to the association president that the air in the room was gradually freezing.

This is a huge failure. It completely backfired. He thought to himself, smiling bitterly.

“No, I’m really sorry.”

The chairman of the association neatly gave up on persuasion and reversed his attitude. Fighting her here was the worst option. He sat down and bowed his head deeply, coolly admitting his mistake.

“I’m so sorry. Please forgive me.”

“… … … Phew.”

Although I wanted to tear the association president in front of me to pieces, that was absolutely not a rational choice. Even for Yoon Ha-neul, the association president was not an easy target.

She forced herself to suppress her cold anger and quickly hid her protruding fangs.

“No. I’m more sorry. I got excited without thinking.”

“Okay. That’s the end of this story… …I was going to say that, but there’s just one more thing I’m curious about.

… … That clerk’s son. Are you thinking of adopting him?”

“No, that’s not true.”

Yoon Ha-neul answered immediately. Her face became calm as usual, and she spoke to the president of the association, feeling happy again at the thought of the child.

“I’ve thought about that too, but——since that child was born from someone else’s womb, I’m just going to take him as my groom.

I will marry that child and have a son who resembles that child. Then I will follow the same path as my eight predecessors.”

Looking at Yoon Ha-neul smiling faintly, the president of the association could only remain silent.

… … … … …

It’s already been a few days since I returned home wearing a hanbok.

When I think of that day, my face still burns with shame, but that wasn’t the point. The problem was that after I rejected President Sky’s offer, my relationship with her had changed subtly.

Today, as usual, I was working at CEO Haneul’s store, ‘Thinking About It’.

While I was cleaning up the inside of the store, I suddenly felt eyes on me. I looked up at the owner, and she smiled at me. This has been happening more and more frequently lately.

There was something different in the eyes of the CEO looking at me. I felt warmth and strong desire at the same time.

Every time I met that gaze, my heart would pound, but for some reason, a fear would send shivers down my spine.

“You, how about staying a little late today? The weather is hot, so take a shower and have dinner before you go.”

Ten minutes before closing time, President Sky spoke to me.

“Ah, that, that… … .”

The determination to refuse today has failed once again.

It’s a bit burdensome because she always does this, but when I feel the hope and anxiety mixed in her voice… … I have no choice but to follow her words.

“Yes. Then I’ll be there a little later.”

As I nodded in response, the boss’s face lit up. Joy flowed from her eyes, and a happy smile spread across her lips.

“Really? That’s great! Go take a shower first. I’ll prepare dinner.”

On my way home after receiving the warm hospitality of the CEO, I was once again overcome with complex emotions.

“Ugh, this can’t go on like this… … .

Today, I didn’t work an hour and just got something to eat. I was just being taken care of… … .”

Some may say I’m sucking honey, but that doesn’t change the fact that the situation I’m in right now is not right.

I thought about it last time, but I can’t live relying on the favor of the Heavenly President forever.

“I have to say I quit tomorrow… … .”

Before I fell asleep in bed, I looked up at the ceiling and made a firm resolution.

But the next day.

“Today, we have some newly made yakgwa――Shall we eat it together and take our time?”

The boss handed me a beautifully decorated snack with a warm smile. Her eyes showed the expectation that I would definitely receive the snack.

“Oh, thank you… … .”

In the end, I reflexively accepted the offer. I wanted to tell the boss that I was quitting, just like I had decided the night before, but when I saw her face, I couldn’t bring myself to say anything.

… … … Yeah. Today won’t do. Tomorrow, I’ll have to say I’m quitting. Really.