I became the male lead's mother

04. Mom... Please don't go

A few days later, after the doctor told me that I wouldn't have to eat that disgusting porridge anymore, I took Dong-hyeon to the dining table.

Donghyun seemed a little taken aback when he saw the table. Even I could see it was overflowing with food, almost to the point where the table legs were about to bend. It seemed like there wasn't enough left to fatten this child.

박지은

Not enough?

Donghyun shook his head from side to side. Seeing as he hadn't yet been able to speak, I guessed the shock must have been quite severe.

박지은

Okay, let's eat quickly.

Donghyun headed to the very center of the table. He sat down gently on a chair, and I gently pushed it for him.

And I, too, tried to sit next to Dong-hyun to eat with him. Eating alone wouldn't be that tasty.

As I was about to sit next to Dong-Hyeon, Dong-Hyeon, who had been bowing his head, grabbed the hem of my skirt tightly.

I looked at Dong-Hyeon in surprise, and he raised his head, looked up at me slightly, and spoke in a tearful, crawling voice.

김동현

Go...don't go...

김동현

Don't go, Mom

김동현

Mom... please don't go

Donghyun's hands were shaking, but he didn't let go of the hem of my dress. I gently held onto his hand, which was desperately holding onto my clothes.

박지은

Donghyun

When I called Dong-hyun's name, he released his grip on my hand. His expression was sullen, and his eyes were filled with fear. I couldn't just ignore him.

I gave the child a gentle hug and patted his back.

박지은

Don't worry, you'll see your dad soon.

Donghyun also hugged me tightly.

박지은

I won't leave Donghyun alone. I promise.

김동현

I want to be with my mom...

I patted Donghyun on the back and said.

박지은

Yeah, let's stay with mom

박지은

Shall we enjoy our meal?

Donghyun shook his head vigorously, his expression brightening. I found him so adorable that I couldn't help but let out a rustling sound.

박지은

Phew-

I put some food in front of Dong-Hyeon, and he started eating this and that excitedly.

박지은

'Is this what it feels like to be full just by looking at it?'

I poked Dong-hyun's swollen cheeks as he ate in a hurry. Dong-hyun smiled faintly and offered me a bite, which I gobbled down.

박지은

Hmm~

박지은

Is it more delicious because Donghyun gave it to me?

김동현

Really??

A month has already passed since Dong-hyun arrived here. He's starting to gain weight.

박지은

'Still... no reply to the letter?'

박지은

'Is there no other way than to go there myself...?'

Ji-eun said, gently wiping the corner of Dong-hyeon's mouth, who was eating his fill again today.

박지은

Donghyun

김동현

cellar?

박지은

Let's go out

김동현

outing?

Donghyun's eyes began to sparkle, and I patted his head and said.

박지은

It's a star

문별이

Yes, miss.

박지은

Send a letter to the Grand Duke. I will be there soon.

박지은

And please prepare a hat for Donghyun so he can hide his hair color.