Chapter 120
“What, what did you say?”
Chairman Seong was shocked by my statement, frozen in place. It was my chance.
“Don’t say anything to Seo Eun-soo! Even if you’re my grandfather, you can’t meddle in my relationship!” I asserted.
“I’m just worried about you…” Chairman Seong began to explain.
“Worrying has its limits. My relationship is my own business. And from my perspective as the one accepting it, I don’t see it as worrying but an excessive interference.”
My words seemed to deeply wound Chairman Seong as his eyes filled with hurt. Having been criticized for what he did for his grandson, he decided to cut off all interest. As a result, the real Seong Chan-young spiraled into self-destruction.
This behavior stemmed from Chairman Seong’s trauma, driven by a compulsive need to treat his grandson well. Despite not being an idle person, Chairman Seong continually scrutinized my safety due to this trauma.
“This….. this grandfather… truly believed it would help you…” Chairman Seong’s wrinkled eyes began to fill with tears. Seo Eun-soo handed me his handkerchief, which I then offered to Chairman Seong.
The elderly alpha looked at the handkerchief and muttered sadly.
“…I don’t like it. Even if you’re the alpha who saved you, you’re still not good enough to take my precious grandson.”
“But isn’t his genotype guaranteed to be extreme dominant alpha?”
“If he was married away by superior genotype alone, he would have married that snake-like guy, Yoo Yi-seo, a long time ago.”
‘I’m glad Yoo Yiseo didn’t hear this conversation.’
If Yoo Yiseo had heard it, he would never have given up on me. Just imagining that grim scenario made me break out in a cold sweat.
My life only allows for monogamy. Ah, does getting a husband count as monogamy?
‘No, but why do I keep thinking about marriage?’
I’m glad Seo Eun-soo couldn’t read my mind. If these inner thoughts were exposed, I might be so embarrassed that I’d want to die.
Seong Chan-young, seeming just as conflicted, sighed and scrutinized Seo Eun-soo.
“Seo Eun-soo is poor. He’s an orphan with nothing to his name.”
‘He has good looks, neatness, and strong arms and legs though…’
I refrained from saying this, as it might raise the old man’s blood pressure.
“While he did get into a prestigious university, he hasn’t even graduated yet due to his poor family circumstances. Objectively speaking, Seo Eun-soo is not a suitable groom for you. Therefore, I cannot accept him as my grandson’s future husband.”
Chairman Seong genuinely cared about me.
But hearing his sincerity, I scratched my cheek, feeling awkward.
‘It’s such a petty reason.’
His words were akin to lines from a wealthy mother-in-law in a weekend drama on a regular broadcasting channel. It was almost as if he wished for a perfect groom who met all the conditions.
“But, Grandfather.”
“What is it?”
“Why do you refer to him as your grandson’s future husband? And why use the expression ‘take me away’?”
“That’s… well…”
Chairman Seong’s pupils shook at the unexpected observation.
“Is it because I’m an omega? A half-baked recessive omega who can’t even emit pheromones?”
“I didn’t say those things to hurt you.”
Even though I stated the fact without aggression, Chairman Seong hastily expressed his apologies to me. But I wasn’t bothered. I was genuinely curious, so I asked.
“What I want to point out is that mindset.”
“What do you mean?”
“The idea of seeking a husband because I’m an omega, and the notion that an alpha should ‘take me away.'”
Chairman Seong seemed to struggle to grasp my words, his expression showing a hint of confusion. I couldn’t help but smile.
“It’s about choosing who I want to spend my life with. I’m not Cinderella waiting for someone to come and take me away.”
I took out the legendary black card from my pocket. Every time I used this card with no spending limit, my heart raced.
“Who dares to see Seong Group’s youngest grandson as Cinderella? I’m not a princess, but a prince, and Seo Eun-soo is the person I chose because I like him.”
‘Come to think of it, isn’t Seo Eun-soo the Cinderella here?’
A whimsical thought crossed my mind briefly.
Approaching Seo Eun-soo and holding his hand, I felt his warmth. He blushed, and seeing him happy made me happy too.
Seo Eun-soo spoke up, expressing his thoughts.
“I have absolute confidence that I can make Chan-young happy while looking at him alone. Chan-young is the only miracle in my life. If there are any shortcomings, I will make up for them. So, I would appreciate it if you could give us your blessing.”
“Such petty words could be said by anyone.”
I countered the cynical Chairman Seong.
“It doesn’t matter if Seo Eun-soo has nothing. To me, simply being the person I love is the greatest advantage.”
“Chan-young ah…”
“And saying Seo Eun-soo has nothing isn’t true. He has me, and I have him, right? So, in a way, Seo Eun-soo has everything.”
At my words, Chairman Sung widened his eyes, then softened his aggressive stance.
“…So you really do love Seo Eun-soo.”
“Yes.”
Just as Seo Eun-soo had said, I also considered him a miracle in my life, and I had no intention of giving up on him.
“I know what you’re worried about.”
Very well.
“You’re worried that I might get lost in love like I did before, right?”
“…..That’s right.”
If that was the case, there was nothing more to worry about.
I embraced Chairman Seong with my other arm while still holding Seo Eun-soo’s hand.
“Grandfather, you love me like this. You take care of me more than anyone else, even when my parents and sisters don’t understand me. So, I promise it’ll be okay now.”
Family affection was precious. Although I had no intention of going astray, this was something I could confidently say to Chairman Seong.
“…Is that so?”
“I don’t lie to the people I love.”
So…
“Please trust me to handle my issues and sort things out.”
Chairman Seong hesitated before nodding his head.
“Alright. I believe you’ll handle it well. I trust you.”
“Thank you.”
I thought everything had been resolved well up to this point.
“And… Do you intend to marry Seo Eun-soo?”
It was a sudden question. I coughed as if caught off guard by an unexpected fastball.
“Um? Oh, no, I haven’t really thought about… getting that far yet…”
Then, Seo Eun-soo, beside me, began to sniffle disgustingly. Although he was a lovely and adorable partner, it was clear that these were fake tears.
“Do you not want to marry me…?”
“How can marriage even come up when we’ve only been dating for a short while!”
“Hmm.”
With sharp, eagle-like eyes, Chairman Seong alternated between looking at the two of us and murmured.
“Having a strong son-in-law is not so bad.”
Huh?
“Grandpa?”
“Nothing. It’s just a mutter, just a mutter.”
Hmm, anyway, it seems like we’ve overcome the big hurdle.
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After the conversation with Chairman Seong ended, Secretary Choi came out and drove Seo Eun-soo and me home.
Seo Eun-soo and I held hands all the way there. The scent of flowers filled the air, soothing our hearts.
“If anything happens, you must let me know!”
“I’m not a child to be pitied. Don’t worry, Secretary Choi. Everyone is so overprotective.”
Secretary Choi, perhaps having heard something from Chairman Seong, watched us like a hawk until we entered the house. If anyone saw, they might have thought we were entering a cave, not a home.
“Seo Eun-soo, are your hands not sweaty?”
We had been holding hands the whole time. Despite the stickiness from holding hands for a long time, Seo Eun-soo just smiled brightly.
“Is it uncomfortable?”
“…My hands are a little sweaty.”
‘This guy doesn’t even sweat.’
It was my palms that had become damp. I didn’t have hyperhidrosis, but holding hands with Seo Eun-soo seemed to make it happen naturally.
For someone like me, who wasn’t used to physical affection, even this much was a significant step. I had read countless books and encountered stories of lovers finding love and happiness within them, but I never imagined myself becoming such a person.
“I think Seo Eun-soo might be more uncomfortable than me.”
“I could lick Chan-young’s palms right now if you asked.”
Seo Eun-soo leaned in as if to bite my palm with his lips. I panicked and quickly withdrew my hand, retreating far away.
“Eek! Ah! Please stop!”
“You know, every time you awkwardly run away like that, you look so cute.”
“W-what are you talking about.”
“You’re really fun to tease, Chan-young.”
“Stop teasing me!”
“Nope.”
As we wandered around the yard, a white furball approached us.
“Woof! Woof woof woof!”
“Oh! It’s General!”
“Woof woof!”
The giant General rushed towards me, full of joy. I tried to hug General in excitement, but he was bigger than I expected, and I almost fell backward. Seo Eun-soo caught me just in time.
“Woof! Woof woof!”
“Yeah, yeah. I missed you too, General.”
Happily wagging his jelly-like front paws, General seemed to enjoy it when I squeezed them.
“Arf arf……”
However, this little guy, upon seeing Seo Eun-soo, adopted a hostile expression and seemed poised to bark.
“Why’s that? General, you’ve always listened to Seo Eun-soo, right?”
“Growl!”
For some reason, General attached himself to me like a piece of gum, glaring at Seo Eun-soo. His determination not to yield his loyalty to anyone else was evident.
“……I think I know why he doesn’t like me.”
“What’s that? Tell me too.”
“It’s a secret because I think General prefers it if Chan-young doesn’t know.”
“But isn’t General’s owner me?”
“Yes, that’s true.”
‘What does that mean?’
I tilted my head at Seo Eun-soo’s words, but the thought soon vanished as General continued to lick incessantly. It seemed he was upset about being teased, so I let it slide.
“General, where did you go? Don’t you like beef jerky……. Huh?”
As I happily reunited with General, there was someone approaching while holding the leash.
“Baek Do-jun?”
“Chan-young, have you been discharged from the hospital?”
Baek Dojun, whose skin was slightly sunburned from the sunlight, smiled brightly when he saw me.
But that guy…
“Why does he look so tired, like someone who couldn’t sleep?”
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