"GARAM-SSI, your womb has fully developed."
Oh.
Garam unconsciously touched his stomach after hearing what Dr. Seong Kyungmin had said.
So, I have a womb now.
It was pretty amazing.
I’ve truly become an Omega now.
"Are you alright, Garam-ssi?" Dr. Seong Kyungmin asked worriedly. "It must have been shocking, huh?"
"I’m alright, Doc," Garam said, forcing himself to smile. "I’ve been prepared for this moment ever since I married Sihyuk Hyung."
When he was eighteen years old, he gave up his right to his body for a comfortable life.
He had been living in an ’easy mode’ all this time because of Song Sihyuk’s support.
I even reached my dreams with Hanseo Hyung and the kids.
So, being a Beta for the life that Garam was living at the moment was worth it.
He didn’t want to regret the choice that he had made back then.
But why can’t I shake off this nagging feeling in my chest?
"Garam-ssi, are you still with me?"
"I’m sorry, Doc," Garam said, embarrassed that he kept spacing out in front of the doc. "I’m just a bit... distracted."
"You still look unwell, Garam-ssi," Dr. Seong Kyungmin said worriedly. "Song Sihyuk probably "urged" you to get discharged when you clearly haven’t recovered yet."
Pfft.
Hearing the doctor "joke" made Garam feel better.
He’s joking, right?
"Tell me if you want to stay here longer, Garam-ssi," Dr. Seong Kyungmin said in a low, gentle voice. "Tell me while Song Sihyuk is still outside."
Yes, Garam didn’t come there alone.
Song Sihyuk was with him until his husband got a call from work.
"Doc, you make it sound like I’m a wife who wants to run away from his husband."
Garam meant it as a joke.
But the doctor didn’t laugh.
Oh, he’s serious.
"Garam-ssi, it’s true that Song Sihyuk is my friend," Dr. Seong Kyungmin said carefully. "But that doesn’t mean I’ll tolerate him if he crosses the line. Not anymore, at least. I failed to help you before, that’s why I want to make it up to you now. So, if I can help you with anything, then please don’t hesitate to reach out to me. I won’t take Song Sihyuk’s side just because we’re friends."
Oh.
Oh.
Garam felt relieved after hearing those comforting words from Dr. Seong Kyungmin.
And that was when the realization hit him.
I’m starting to get scared of Sihyuk Hyung...
Because if the screenshots that he had received were true, then that meant his husband had really been sabotaging his career behind his back all this time.
And Hyung did it while acting like a supportive husband in front of my face.
Needless to say, Garam felt betrayed.
I know I shouldn’t jump to conclusions yet, but I can’t help it.
He now had the urge to protect himself from his husband.
"Doc..."
"Yes, Garam-ssi?"
"Can you tell Sihyuk Hyung that my body isn’t well enough yet to be intimate with him?" Garam asked awkwardly. Yes, it was embarrassing to say that to his doctor. But it was something that needed to be said. Fortunately, Seong Kyungmin’s stoic face didn’t change. Hence, he got the courage to continue with his request. "I know that Sihyuk Hyung won’t force himself on me. But Hyung has a way with words. I’m afraid I might get swayed..."
"Alright," Dr. Seong Kyungmin said without missing a heartbeat. "I’ll strongly advise Song Sihyuk not to get intimate with you for at least a month. Is that long enough, Garam-ssi? I can extend it again once the time is up, so don’t worry."
Hmm?
That easily?"
"Doc, are you not going to ask me why I’m asking this kind of favor from you?"
"You don’t have to tell me the reason, Garam-ssi," Dr. Seong Kyungmin said while shaking his head. "And, honestly, I have an idea as to why you made that request. You don’t want to get pregnant yet, right?"
Oh?
To be honest, Garam made that request because he wasn’t sure if he could be intimate with Song Sihyuk while he was trying to find out the truth.
But now that Dr. Seong Kyungmin mentioned it...
That’s right— I can get pregnant now that I have a fully-developed womb.
And that scared him.


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