Married For Now Chapter 286: MISERY LOVES COMPANY

CHO EUNTAK felt better after taking his rut suppressants.

Unlike Baek Jeho, who was having difficulties due to the high dosage of his rut suppressants, he imdiately regained his strength.

Maybe it’s also because of my pheromone stabilizer?

He had been taking the stabilizer for three days now.

Two pills every day— one during the morning, the other before he slept at night.

The doctor said the stabilizer is like a vitamin, and I can tell why.

Cho Euntak felt like he was bursting with energy.

"Euntakie, are you sure your rut is over?"

"Yes, Hyung," Cho Euntak answered Park Sohee’s question. "Why?"

"Your pheromones seem stronger than usual."

"Oh. It’s because my pheromone level increased, Hyung. My doctor increased the dosage of my suppressants, and he also prescribed a pheromone stabilizer for ."

"Your pheromone level increased? Does it usually happen among Alphas?"

Park Sohee wasn’t asking Cho Euntak since his hyung knew he was a late bloor, who was new to everything— Park Sohee was actually asking Kim Heedo, who was silently sipping his coffee.

Yep, Cho Euntak was with the married couple.

The three of them attended an art exhibit in the gallery that Hong Sera’s family owned.

But Hong Sera was busy attending to their guests.

Hence, Cho Euntak, Park Sohee, and Kim Heedo ended up in the restaurant next to the gallery.

Their other friends couldn’t make it, so only the three of them were there.

I kind of feel like I’m third-wheeling. Sohee Hyung and Heedo Sunbae finally have the ti to go on a date because Heedo Sunbae’s twin siblings volunteered to babysit Woochul and Woosung, but here they are— babysitting instead of enjoying their rare day off.

"I’ll schedule you a consultation with Kyungmin Hyung."

Cho Euntak gasped, surprised at the ntion of a very famous doctor that specialized in Alpha-Oga pheromones. "But Dr. Seong isn’t soone you can book just because you want to et him, even if you have the money to afford him..."

"That only applies to commoners like you," Kim Heedo said, scoffing. "I’ll take care of everything, so just co to the hospital when I tell you to."

"How can I accept a huge favor like that, Heedo Sunbae..."

"Euntak-ah, it’s okay to take advantage of my chaebol husband," Park Sohee said encouragingly. "Plus, I consider you my firstborn son."

Cho Euntak almost choked on his pasta.

Kim Heedo looked as shocked as Cho Euntak.

But the Dominant Alpha was worried about sothing else.

"Then who’s Cho Euntak’s father, Hyung?"

"You, of course," Park Sohee said casually. "So, be nicer to Cho Euntak— he’s our son."

"Okay, Hyung. I got it," Kim Heedo said cheerfully, then he looked at Cho Euntak. "Stop calling ’sunbae’ and just call ’hyung,’ Euntak-ah."

Aigoo.

It felt cringe hearing Kim Heedo call his na familiarly, but...

"Yes, Hyung-nim."

How can I reject a chaebol’s request?

"Anyway, you should probably switch to a different doctor," Kim Heedo said, leaning against his seat. "Your doctor knew that you’re a late bloor, but he didn’t bother to explain that it’s not usual for an Alpha to have an increased pheromone level out of nowhere. If it were Kyungmin Hyung, he would have already conducted several tests to find the trigger of that change."

"Oh."

"Where did you even find that quack doctor?"

"It’s the doctor from the hospital affiliated with my old high school, Hyung-nim," Cho Euntak explained. "I haven’t changed my doctor since I manifested as an Alpha."

Kim Heedo clicked his tongue. "Don’t ever go back to that quack doctor."

"Yes, Hyung-nim."

"You know what? I’ll book Kyungmin Hyung now," Kim Heedo said, getting up. "I’ll just make a phone call, Hyung."

Park Sohee nodded. "Alright."

Then Kim Heedo headed to the balcony of the restaurant to make a phone call.

"Euntak-ah, my husband is gone now."

"Huh?"

"Spill it," Park Sohee said encouragingly. "Sothing else is bothering you, right?"

"Oh."

"But it’s also okay if you’re not comfortable sharing it."

"No, it’s not like that, Hyung," Cho Euntak said, scratching his cheek. "It’s just that... I’m not sure if I’m being too sensitive."

"Tell ."

"The thing is, I t Kim Minjae-ssi at the hospital..."

And Cho Euntak told Park Sohee the conversation that he had with Kim Minjae.

Every single detail.

"To be honest, I’m not that interested in having a kid. I have nothing against kids, of course. But it has never been my dream to be a father," Cho Euntak said. "But I don’t know about Baek Jeho. So, now I’m bothered by what Kim Minjae-ssi said."

Park Sohee sighed. "That person said that the two of you are in the sa boat?"

"Yes, Hyung. He said we’re both Alphas dating other Alphas, whom we cannot give a biological child."

"Misery really loves company, huh?"

"Huh?"

"Unhappy people often want to pull others down to their level," Park Sohee said, clicking his tongue while shaking his head. "Kim Minjae-ssi is probably feeling desperate that he can’t give Baek Jeho’s father a biological son. I assu that Baek Jeho’s father wants a child from him. Which is stupid, if you ask . He dated an Alpha knowing that Alphas can’t give birth."

Oh, wait.

Did Baek Jeho date , knowing that I can’t give him a baby?

"Euntak-ah?"

"Yes, Hyung?"

"This isn’t sothing you should hide from Baek Jeho," Park Sohee said carefully. "So, I suggest you bring up this issue with him."

Cho Euntak nodded. "Yes, Hyung— I also think that this is sothing that Baek Jeho and I need to talk about."

***

TWO DAYS later, Cho Euntak finally reunited with Baek Jeho.

His boyfriend visited him that morning, with a bouquet of red roses, a basket of fruits, two cups of coffee for the two of them, and a variety of delicious bread and pastries.

Hence, they had a nice breakfast.

He even put the flowers in a vase and set the vase in the center of the table.

I really don’t want to ruin these vibes, but...

"Jeho-ya, are you disappointed that I can’t give you a child?"

Baek Jeho almost choked on his croissant.

Instead of his coffee, Cho Euntak handed his boyfriend a glass of water.

Baek Jeho downed it in one big gulp, and then he asked: "Where did that co from, Euntak-ah?"

And, so, Cho Euntak spilled the beans.

Baek Jeho’s face turned dead serious as soon as he ntioned Kim Minjae.

Oops— he’s mad.

"Don’t go fighting with Kim Minjae-ssi and your father, okay?" Cho Euntak said. "I’m not sure what Kim Minjae-ssi’s intention was for bringing that up. But maybe he just really wants to talk to soone who’s in the sa situation as him..."

"But you’re practically a stranger to him. There’s no reason for that person to confide in you," Baek Jeho said, letting out a frustrated sigh. "Euntak-ah, if you encounter that person again, please just ignore him. I don’t want him planting nonsense in your head again."

"His concern is valid, though. The encounter was unpleasant, yes. But, in the end, it got thinking. Kim Minjae-ssi made realize that we should be having the talk now, while we’ve just started our relationship. So, breaking up will be easier than it is after a while."

"Breaking up?"

"Don’t get upset."

"No, I’m not upset. I know you won’t say that, unless you have a point to make. It’s not like you’re breaking up with , right?"

"Of course not," Cho Euntak said while shaking his head. "But, Baek Jeho. You know that I can’t give you a child, right? Sure, we can adopt kids later. There are other thods for us to try, too. But I can’t give birth to a baby, so I can’t give a biological child. You dated knowing all that, right?"

"Yes, I know that you can’t give a biological child. And I’m fine with that. I’m happy to be family with you, Euntak-ah."

"Really?"

"You’re doubting ?"

"No, it’s just that you only dated girls in the past. So, it makes think that maybe you exclusively dated girls because you wanted a child. After all, whether they have a Secondary Gender or not, a woman still has a high probability of giving you a child."

"I can’t bla you for thinking that way, but I didn’t date girls for the probability of them giving a child. To be honest, I can see myself being in a child-free marriage. So, Euntak-ah, you don’t have to worry about being an Alpha who can’t give a baby. I’m fine with just the two of us."

Cho Euntak looked at Baek Jeho, and then he let out a relieved sigh after confirming that his boyfriend was sincere. "Alright, then. Honestly, I’m the sa. I can see myself enjoying a child-free marriage without regrets."

Baek Jeho suddenly laughed softly.

"Are you laughing at ?"

"No, of course not," Baek Jeho said, smiling while shaking his head. He then held Cho Euntak’s hands and kissed his knuckles. "I’m just happy that you’re as serious as I am about our relationship, Euntak-ah."

Oh, right.

Thanks to Kim Minjae’s ddling, Cho Euntak and Baek Jeho had the opportunity to confirm that they were on the sa page.

It was a good conversation.

This is a blessing in disguise, then.

", too, Jeho-ya," Cho Euntak said shyly. "I’m happy that we’re dating with marriage in mind."

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