The Omega Is Pregnant-Chapter 73

"That drug put both Tae-seo and the baby in danger. You wanted to confirm he was an Omega? Do you even realize how many tests Tae-seo had to go through because of that?"

At Kang Se-heon's relentless words, Seo Da-rae bit down on his lip so hard it turned white. He wanted to deny it, to shake his head, but Se-heon wasn’t going to let him.

"You're not going to say you didn’t know, are you?"

"I just..."

"You did it just because you couldn’t sense his pheromones, didn’t you?"

Se-heon was right. Seo Da-rae had done it because he couldn’t believe that Yoon Tae-seo was really an Omega.

"You didn’t even consider the possibility that he was pregnant. I understand that. But that doesn’t mean I can forgive you."

Se-heon’s gaze dropped to Da-rae’s trembling fingers. His words were getting to him.

"...This is all Yoon Tae-seo’s fault."

Seo Da-rae clasped his shaking hands together, rubbing them against each other before grabbing at his own hair as if to pull it out.

"Why did he have to manifest as an Omega...? Now In-hyuk is paying attention to him. In-hyuk, In-hyuk keeps wavering because of Yoon Tae-seo."

With his head bowed, Seo Da-rae muttered words meant for no one in particular.

"That’s why I used the drug. I smeared him with pheromones because I wanted to make him suffer."

He had told Kang In-hyuk it was all just a coincidence. But now, he admitted it.

"Because Yoon Tae-seo tormented me first. He looked down on me like I was just some pathetic Omega clinging to an Alpha..."

The one who had tripped him up, mocked him, and made him stumble in life—that was Yoon Tae-seo.

"So why is it that I can't?"

Seo Da-rae glared at Kang Se-heon with eyes full of twisted resentment. Yoon Tae-seo was unbelievably lucky. He had tormented Da-rae over Kang In-hyuk, and yet now he had ended up with Kang Se-heon.

Maybe it was all so absurd that it felt funny. Seo Da-rae forced a hollow smile.

"You do know that Yoon Tae-seo liked In-hyuk, right? Just for that, he persecuted me, looked down on me. And all I did was smear some pheromones on him. That’s it."

Even as he blamed Tae-seo, Seo Da-rae couldn’t meet Se-heon’s gaze. His hands trembled violently before he jerked them back, hiding them behind him.

He had never even considered the possibility that Tae-seo was pregnant. It had never crossed his mind that was the reason Tae-seo’s pheromones didn’t come through. But admitting that now? Accepting it? There were too many things he felt wronged over. He had endured every bit of Tae-seo’s torment up until now without saying a word.

"So you’re saying you were just giving back what you got?"

"Th-that’s right."

Seo Da-rae nodded fervently when Se-heon, who had been silently listening, summed it up so simply. Yes. That was it. That was why he wasn’t in the wrong.

"Is it such a crime... that I’m an Omega? That In-hyuk likes me?"

Seo Da-rae bit down hard on his lip and looked up at Kang Se-heon. It was an act of defiance. No matter what Se-heon said, he wouldn’t crumble. Even if the whole world abandoned him, as long as In-hyuk chose him, he could endure anything.

"Even when Tae-seo mocked me, when my parents were ashamed of me, when I was tormented—I endured it all with everything I had."

So no matter what Se-heon said now, he thought he could just laugh it off. He really did think that...

"You’ve been through a lot."

Se-heon reached out and patted his shoulder. His large hand covered it completely, its warmth telling Seo Da-rae that he had really heard those words just now. This was the same man who had just been backing him into a corner over what he had done to Tae-seo, but now, he was offering him comfort.

"Yeah. You shouldn’t have to feel ashamed in front of your parents. Especially not to those who love you. You’re right about that."

Se-heon lowered his hand. The scent of his Alpha pheromones was thick in the air, and yet all he did was touch Da-rae’s shoulder—nothing more. And after that, he didn’t reach out again.

"I understand that you've felt wronged all this time."

"So... then that means I—"

Seo Da-rae stammered. Se-heon was acting like he was on his side. His mind tangled, unable to process it. Just a moment ago, he had been tearing into him for what he did to Tae-seo. So why?

"But using dishonest methods is wrong."

The words hit Seo Da-rae like a slap. His chest tightened, and he bit his lip to keep his emotions from spilling out.

"You think I’ll regret it? No. Never. No matter what horrible punishment comes my way, I won’t regret it."

"You..."

Se-heon trailed off. Before he had seen Da-rae, he had fully intended not to let him off. He had put his child in danger. He had left Tae-seo unconscious for hours, suffering. But now, looking at Da-rae, Se-heon saw someone who had already shredded himself to pieces—someone who didn’t even need Se-heon to do anything.

"Just reflecting on your own actions will be punishment enough."

And with that, Se-heon turned and left without another word.

Seo Da-rae stood frozen, watching him go. His lip, which he had been biting, finally split, the metallic taste of blood filling his mouth.

"Yoon Tae-seo, you really..."

Just like he had fallen for Kang In-hyuk—the righteous and upstanding one—this time, Tae-seo had fallen for another incredible person.

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Tae-seo himself was deceitful and cruel, but somehow, he had an eye for the best of people.

That man loved Yoon Tae-seo.

The jealousy and envy burned inside him, coiling tighter and tighter. Seo Da-rae knew he should reflect, that he should regret what he had done.

But no matter how hard he tried, he couldn’t stop his hatred for Yoon Tae-seo from growing.

****

The place Tae-seo had chosen to meet Kang In-hyuk was a bar near the university. Though it was the semester break, a few occupied tables made the place fairly noisy. Amidst the chatter, however, one table remained °• N 𝑜 v 𝑒 l i g h t •° wrapped in awkward silence. The two men sitting there were each lost in their own thoughts.

Tae-seo, who had called In-hyuk out, debated where to start. If he just blurted out, "Your mother ruined my engagement meeting," he doubted In-hyuk would even grasp the situation.

Meanwhile, Kang In-hyuk repeatedly wetted his lips with his tongue, trying to suppress the subtle excitement in his expression. Stealing glances at Tae-seo, he finally broke the silence.

"I didn’t expect you to contact me first."

"Let’s order first."

Tae-seo told In-hyuk to wait a moment, then turned to the approaching staff member.

"Two beers, please. We’ll order food separately."

"Understood."

As the server walked away, Tae-seo reached for the glass of ice water. He had already drunk so much earlier in the day, yet the constant thirst kept returning, forcing him to drink more and more.

At this rate, I might as well move into the bathroom.

Lately, he had been frequenting restrooms so often that it was driving him crazy. That was actually the reason he had chosen this bar—it was well-known for having restrooms as luxurious as a high-end hotel’s.

The server soon returned, placing the two beers in front of them. Tae-seo instinctively pulled one closer to himself, but before he could take it, In-hyuk reached out, stopped him, and pulled the beer away.

"You’re not supposed to drink beer."

Tae-seo processed In-hyuk’s words for a moment before lifting his head to meet his gaze.

"You knew I was pregnant?"

"...I heard."

"When?"

"When you collapsed."

"Ah...."

Tae-seo had never expected In-hyuk to know. He had been too busy lying in a hospital bed, too busy eating the meals Se-heon prepared for him, and, well, sometimes, too busy thinking about Seo Da-rae.

As he racked his brain, he suddenly muttered in a strangely surprised tone.

"I really haven’t been paying attention to you."

In-hyuk widened his eyes in disbelief before narrowing them again.

"Why are you saying that so bluntly?"

"Huh? What do you mean why? It just came to mind. I guess I really don’t like you anymore."

Tae-seo, unfazed, pulled the water cup toward himself in place of the beer In-hyuk had taken away. He had only ordered the beer in the first place because an empty table felt awkward.

"Anyway, that’s how it is. I manifested as an Omega and got pregnant. Are you curious about who the father is? Should I tell you?"

"...No."

"Alright, since you don’t want to hear it, I won’t say it. Either way, I’m marrying Se-heon. Not just because he’s the father—he actually likes me. We even had an engagement meeting."

"You..."

"Keep listening. The engagement meeting went great. I was showered with affection. You were the only one who didn’t like me, but do you know how many people do? Especially the elders—they adore me."

"What are you even—"

"Just listen. So, the meeting was going wonderfully. I thought everything was wrapping up smoothly. But then it crashed and burned. And the reason? Your ever-so-loving mother decided to crash the party."

With a sharp tap on the table, Tae-seo signaled that he was done talking. Leaning back in his chair, he gave In-hyuk time to process everything. He even casually looked around, enjoying the moment, while In-hyuk sat there, visibly shaken.

"If you're flustered and your throat is dry, have a drink. Beer or water—your choice."

Tae-seo, sounding completely unbothered, slid both options toward In-hyuk. Then, as a final act of generosity, he even pushed a bowl of puffed snacks his way.

Without thinking, In-hyuk grabbed the nearest cup and took a sip.

Watching him, Tae-seo deadpanned.

"You picked water."

So, you chose water after all.