Absolute Threshold — Chapter 70. Dark Sea

Translator: Atlas

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It was normal for her to feel comfortable because the person who said embarrassing words to her was not present. But her heart was not at ease.

Probably because she thought he was the only person who would protect her in a dangerous situation, or because she would have thought he would always be with her. Yoongyo was the strongest man she had ever known.

Perhaps that was a rash assumption.

Yoongyo had told her that he would protect the baby. His pupils didn’t tremble when he said those words, so she believed in him. She decided to wait, looking out to sea.

She turned away from the window when she heard a knock on the door. When she opened the door, a bald man bowed. Room service entered behind the man.

“The Director instructed us to ensure you have a meal.”

“I’ll eat later.”

“Upon receiving a call from the Director, I must inform them that you’ve had a meal.”

The man firmly spoke.

The food was specially ordered for her. Upon attempting to eat a slice of pumpkin pancake, she hurriedly dashed to the bathroom. Recently, her nausea had been mild, but suddenly it intensified. She also experienced chest tightness.

Jumi decided to look out at the sea, which had turned as black as the situation.

She was curled up on the bed drenched in cold sweat. She felt like she had sand in her eyes, so she lifted her eyelids. She couldn’t sleep. She had shared a bed with him for a long time, now that she was alone she felt strange.

She was puzzled by the presence of Yoongyo’s subordinates outside her hotel room. She guessed that he had brought her here to protect her from Song Hayoung.

Song Hayoung was President Kwon’s wife, so she will definitely attend the event. President Kwon was a scary person. But so was Yoongyo.

Undoubtedly, an event might occur.

When she opened the door, the watchful subordinate stood in her path.

“Tell me. What’s wrong?”

“Go back to the room, you have to stay in a safe place.”

“He is the father of my child. I have a right to know.”

“Please enter the room.”

“Ah.”

Jumi held her stomach. When she slumped, the man was shocked.

“I can’t act like a puppet with my eyes closed anymore. I don’t want to hide. Why did you ignore my worries? I will not only protect my baby, but also the people I love.”

“It’s not safe for you to go out now. Just stay here tonight. I will check the situation tomorrow, trust me. Please eat something first.”

She released the man’s sleeve. Despite her awareness of the circumstances, she felt powerless. In her newfound calmness, her priority shifted to safeguarding the baby—knowing that its safety depended on her own well-being.

“I’ll try. But request other room service.”

“Is there a specific dish you’d prefer?”

Heedong was pleased for the first time. It was obvious that Yoongyo had asked him to make sure she ate. She decided to do so.

“Peach. I want peach yogurt.”

“I’ll ask them for the dessert you said.”

Although she was better than before, she still had no appetite. But she could stand the nausea. Jumi promised she would never let the people she loved go.

With unwavering resolve, she awaited the return of room service.

***

Yoongyo followed the woman in heels to a bar.

“I am surprised. You accepted my request.”