Correction Chapter 119

Jungmin, who had been listening blankly to Kim Joohwan’s words, soon felt an unfamiliar sensation, as if his heart was being tickled. He thought that perhaps this was what he had wanted to hear. The anxiety that had been dominating his entire body vanished in an instant, and a wave of relief washed over him.

“Why aren’t you answering?”

Kim Joohwan asked again, looking anxious.

“Do I have to answer?”

“…That’s cruel. After I’ve said all this, can’t you give me an answer?”

“You’ve already decided everything on your own.”

That’s right, Kim Joohwan had decided everything on his own. But isn’t it strange? It’s a world of difference from what Shinwoo hyung said earlier. What his hyung had said only caused pain. Why hadn’t Yoo Shinwoo asked for his opinion? He had been filled with questions about whether a future ‘together’ even existed in his plan, but Kim Joohwan’s words painted a future where they were together.

It’s really dreadful. A future with this guy. But well, we’ve been together until now, so is there anything we can’t do? He found himself dreadful for even having such a thought.

“First, let’s have the baby… and then do as you please.”

Jungmin said. He thought that even if it wasn’t the answer Kim Joohwan wanted, he would understand its implied meaning. Just as he expected, he could see Kim Joohwan looking greatly relieved.

“Yes. Let’s have the baby first. Safely… let’s give birth healthily. Let’s only think about that, sunbae.”

Kim Joohwan cautiously stroked Jungmin’s arm, then moved his hand to his back and pulled him into a hug. Each and every action was so careful that Jungmin, too, closed his eyes and let himself be pulled in. Through their touching chests, he could feel Kim Joohwan’s heartbeat. It was a ‘breath’ that brought a sense of stability.

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Once Jungmin fell asleep, Kim Joohwan reached out and caressed his cheek. Then, he slowly lowered his hand and stroked his belly. He hadn’t thought he would get pregnant. He had desperately wished for it, but he thought something like that would never happen… He was so happy he wanted to believe in the God he never had faith in. But at the same time, he was worried about Jungmin’s health.

The pregnant alpha he was sponsoring was also going through a lot of hardship right now. He had been receiving reports that his body was getting worse day by day, so he couldn’t help but worry about Jungmin. If this child harmed Jungmin’s body, his honest feeling was that it wouldn’t matter if it wasn’t born. Yes… he was only worried about Jungmin’s body. It didn’t matter who the child’s father was. That wasn’t something he said just to reassure Jungmin. He was being sincere.

“Sunbae, don’t worry.”

Because he would protect him, even if it meant mobilizing everything he had. Kim Joohwan hoped that he would not be afraid, not be in pain, and just stay comfortable like this, and got up from his seat. He wanted to stay longer, but there was a lot to do. First, he had to build a nest where he could protect Jungmin.

“I’ll contact you later.”

He placed a kiss on Jungmin’s lips and enveloped his body once with his pheromones. For a pregnant omega, an alpha’s pheromones provide a sense of stability. He wasn’t sure if it would apply in Jungmin’s case, since he was also an alpha. Hoping it would help even a little, he gently caressed him with his pheromones and left the room.

“You’re relentless, seriously.”

Youngmin, who was waiting in front of the door, said to Kim Joohwan in a fed-up tone. As soon as Kim Joohwan saw Youngmin, he smiled.

“Isn’t that something you of all people shouldn’t be saying, sunbae?”

“No, from what I can see, I can’t even hold a candle to you. To think you’d be this obsessed with a fellow alpha. Is it because you’re a dominant alpha?”

At Youngmin’s words, Kim Joohwan shrugged.

“Or were you originally into alphas?”

“Not a chance.”

“Yeah, I thought so. You like Jungmin, not alphas.”

“Sometimes, I see that you grasp the core of things well, sunbae. You’re pretty perceptive, too.”

“If some other bastard had said that, I would have beaten him up, but since you’re just that kind of guy, I’ll let it slide. But I wonder if Jungmin knows you’re that kind of guy.”

“He knows.”

“He knows?”

“Yes, Jungmin sunbae knows even my most lacking parts. So don’t worry. Because there’s nothing I hide from Jungmin sunbae.”

“Hmm… does Jungmin know that you’ve been sleeping with his fiancé or the people he dated?”

At the words Youngmin tossed out casually, Kim Joohwan’s relaxed face hardened in an instant. Seeing that, Youngmin patted his shoulder.

“Wow, I’m getting to see Kim Joohwan look this flustered. I guess Jungmin doesn’t know. Don’t worry. I won’t tell him.”

Youngmin leaned his body against the wall and laughed.

“You have a look on your face like you’re curious how I found out… To be honest, only that blockhead didn’t know. Rumors spread all over this scene. That you were sleeping around with people connected to Jungmin. It got so bad that there were people who tried to intentionally approach Jungmin to make a connection with you. Of course, I found out and cut them all off before that could happen.”

So that was it… He had thought it was strange that no rumors were spreading when they should have. Youngmin had been blocking them. He might seem like he lives recklessly, but the sociability and connections Youngmin possessed could not be ignored. Besides, even if he doesn’t seem like it, he cares for his twin brother, Jungmin, quite a bit, so he probably couldn’t stand bad rumors circulating.

“Well, it seemed like you, Kim Joohwan, were hoping for the rumors to spread, though.”

“You saw right through me.”

“You thought I wouldn’t know what you were thinking? You were trying to make Jungmin come to you one way or another.”

“That’s right. Because Jungmin sunbae has never come to me. It was my wish for him to come to me on his own accord for once.”

“You should have told me~ Then I would have granted my dear junior’s wish at least once.”

“You’re a good liar, too. You would have tried to separate Jungmin sunbae from me, sunbae. Isn’t it only because I didn’t make a move that you watched from the sidelines?”

“Wow, you got me.”

Youngmin laughed. But his eyes were not smiling at all. It was the same for Kim Joohwan.

“I don’t like you. And Jungmin is too good for you.”

“I admit that Jungmin sunbae is too good for me.”

“But, I dislike Shinwoo hyung even more. And I didn’t like how Jungmin was foolishly being dragged around by Shinwoo hyung either.”

Jungmin had never told Youngmin that he was dating Shinwoo. But Youngmin knew everything. He knew, but he had been turning a blind eye because his own life was too overwhelming.

“That’s unexpected? I thought you didn’t dislike Shinwoo sunbae that much.”

As Joohwan frowned and looked at Youngmin, he clicked his tongue.

“Shinwoo hyung, he was a good person. Back when we were young… until high school, to be exact. But well, it might be because of me, but after we broke up he became a bit strange, and… after he came back from America, should I say he changed completely?”

Jungmin didn’t know, but Youngmin had met Yoo Shinwoo separately a couple of times. It wasn’t because he wanted to. He just happened to be at a place Youngmin was going, and he held onto Youngmin, so they were forced to talk; that was all. He held onto Youngmin every time, but Youngmin coldly rejected him. The last time he saw him after that was back then, when they had the check-up at the hospital. At that time, he did think he was being too harsh, but he thought that was the only way to get rid of Yoo Shinwoo, so it couldn’t be helped. Though he didn’t know he would latch onto Jungmin as soon as he got rid of him.

“How was I supposed to know that that idiot Jungmin would snatch him up just like that?”

Youngmin ruffled his own hair. It was too late to regret it now. It was also his fault for taking the depth of that love lightly, even though he knew since long ago that Jungmin liked Yoo Shinwoo.

“So what I’m saying is, even though he was born an alpha, he can’t really do his part as one, so I was wondering if he was going to get snatched up by some weirdo, you know? But then I thought you were better than that. So I won’t object whether you devour Jungmin or not. But there’s just one thing, don’t hurt him. He had a hard time cleaning up after my messes, having had the misfortune of being born as my brother.”

“Did you grow up?”

“Watch your mouth?”

“You’re one to talk, treating me so casually. And stay out of Jungmin sunbae’s business. I’ll take care of it myself.”

“Wow… Listen to the way you talk. Is that how you should speak to me? No matter what you do, I’m Shin Jungmin’s twin, you know?”

“So what? What’s so special about a bloodline? I suppose the only reason you’re still alive is because you share a bloodline with that person.”

Kim Joohwan said with a smile. But there was a chill mixed in that smile, and it gave Youngmin the creeps. What he meant was that if Youngmin hadn’t been Jungmin’s younger brother, he would have gotten rid of him long ago.

That’s right. He was this kind of guy. That’s why he thought he had warned Jungmin to be careful not to fall into Kim Joohwan’s mouth. If Kim Joohwan found out he had given such a warning, today would truly be the day he died, so Youngmin kept his mouth firmly shut.

“Keep an eye on Jungmin sunbae, and if he seems unwell, contact me immediately.”

Watching Kim Joohwan disappear after making his demand so confidently, Youngmin sighed and leaned against the wall. Jungmin’s door was still firmly closed. Well, in the end, you have to live your own life. He’ll figure it out. Thinking he should wash his hands of this before something big happened, he sent his support to Jungmin, and Youngmin escaped to where the angel he gave birth to was.