I became the mother of the obsessive male protagonist in the novel.

06. Timid Jealousy

I bit my lip slightly. Then Yeonjun, the person he had given me as an escort, smiled slightly and asked.

최연준

Vision, I guess it would be better to go back?

I stared intently at Yeonjun. They say no woman has ever fallen for that smile, and it certainly was. Of course, to my eyes, it wasn't quite the same.

최연준

It's already been 30 minutes. If you've been out here for so long drinking alcohol, you're bound to catch a cold.

최연준

Now, let's go back

박지안

Is that what he told you to do?

I frowned slightly and looked at him. Seeing my expression, he raised his right eyebrow slightly, signaling that he didn't want to nag me like that either.

최연준

Yes, my title is on it.

Yeonjun said, shrugging both shoulders.

박지안

There's no way he would do that.

I spoke rather firmly. Yeonjun raised one eyebrow and lowered the other, his signature expression of disbelief.

Then, with a snicker, he put on a playful expression again. He lowered his head to me, his expression almost thrilled at the thought of teasing someone, and kissed the back of my hand.

최연준

If that's the case, my lord

He had a unique, rascally vibe. He wasn't exactly flawless, but he had that unique vibe. Well, that's what made him more appealing than other, more closed-off guys.

최연준

Then let's go back now

"Well then, that's right." I said, frowning again, my expression unfocused.

박지안

I want to wait a little longer

최연준

You seem busy?

I bit my lip slightly. Then, with trembling hands, I picked up the teacup. What if the baby doesn't come out like this?

I raised my head and turned toward him. He was leaning against the window, looking at me. When our eyes met, he quickly turned his head, and I could only guess he was smiling.

Just as Yeonjun opened his mouth to say they should go, Jaehwan was running towards him from afar. As he reached me, he clutched his heart, gasped, and walked cautiously toward me.

김재환

Oh, Mother, have you been waiting long?

I answered with a slight smile.

박지안

No, I didn't wait that long.

Compared to the time my child waited for me, this time is not even a wait.

박지안

Can I wait longer?

Every time I spoke, Jaehwan's expression grew paler and paler, and soon he lowered his head and started crying.

박지안

Jae...huan-ah?

Jaehwan didn't answer, just sobbed. I gestured for Yeonjun to leave, and Yoongi nodded briefly and left with a worried expression.

박지안

Now tell me, who is bothering you?

Jaehwan shook his head. I walked over to him, knelt down, and spoke to him, lowering my gaze to his level.

박지안

This poor mother is so frustrated because she doesn't know Jaehwan's true feelings. If there's anything I need to fix, please tell me.

김재환

Ugh...

Jaehwan made a worried expression. I found the sight of the child giggling so cute that I made a whistling sound.

박지안

It's okay, hurry up,

Then the child put his arms around my neck and shouted loudly.

김재환

Please, speak to me as kindly as before!

김재환

Don't use polite language...

I patted the child's back. Earlier, I'd been so happy that I'd unconsciously used informal language, but since I'd always used formal language with the child, I figured it would be easier. But I guess not.

박지안

Okay, but there is a condition.

김재환

condition...?

The child slowly released the grip on my neck, met my eyes, and asked again. I wiped away the tears and sweat from his run earlier.

박지안

Call me Mom, not Mother.

박지안

And let's make sure to spend time like this with Mom at least once a day. What do you think?

At my words, the child smiled brightly and said:

김재환

Joe, good!!

The bright smile of the child I saw for the first time today was as warm as the spring sunshine, or even warmer. Perhaps that's why I unconsciously felt even more heartbroken.

It was the first time I felt maternal love.

김태형

Choi Yeonjun.

Hmm, Yeonjun felt his whole body tense up at Taehyung's low, humming voice.

It must be because Taehyung's mana, which had always been restrained, was engulfing this room. It wouldn't be strange if I were crushed to death by Taehyung's mana right now.

최연준

Yes, Your Majesty.

김태형

Why did you kiss the back of your wife's hand?

His rage reached its peak, and the surrounding mana pulsated even more intensely. Yeonjun felt suffocated. It was fortunate that his element was similar to Taehyung's. If he had divine powers like the White Element, he would have surely died.

최연준

Because I am the lord's bodyguard.

Yeonjun answered, sweat dripping down his face. Then, he glanced at Jaehwan and Ji-an, who were outside, and continued speaking.

최연준

If you send out Mana here strongly, it will also affect you, my lord.

My ignorant master who only has strength.

Of course, I only shouted it inwardly. If I really spoke, my throat would be cut off in a pretty way.

Taehyung took a deep breath, then exhaled, trying to control his mana. Still, his expression remained undiminished.

Yeonjun chuckled to himself at Taehyung's words.

최연준

'My lord, I think what I said is true.'

김태형

Now, you are prohibited from approaching your wife more than 1 meter away.

최연준

Yes, my jealous master

김태형

what?

최연준

'Oh, the last words were a mistake'

Yeonjun smiled again and looked at Taehyung, then slowly, very slowly took a step back.

김태형

you...

최연준

If you kill me, my lord will know right away, right?

At those words, Taehyung, who was approaching Yeonjun, stopped.

최연준

As you know, I am the only one who serves my lord.

최연준

Instead of staying here, why don't you come with me?

Taehyung nodded at Yeonjun's words and said.

김태형

Okay, Choi Yeonjun. Lead the Knights and run 20 laps around the training ground.

최연준

Huh????