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      by chef Ideun sat in an impeccably neat posture, holding a teacup. "You didn't even pretend to listen when I told you to drop by, yet now that it's the year's end, you've finally come around." "If I don't come, it would be a hassle for others. And that can only last for so long." "So you do worry about your wife. Good enough, then." "Who are you referring to as my 'wife'?" Ideun, intending to just take a sip, drained his cup in one go, placing it back on the table with a jarring sound. "I've told…
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      by chef "Come over and have some coffee. Stop bothering people who just woke up." "Our new hire gets even cuter after he sleeps. Look at those chubby cheeks." Just as Taemin leaned in to touch Bobo again and got swatted by his tiny paw, Ji-an quickly lowered his gaze. If he wasn’t holding Bobo, he would’ve covered his face with his hands, but right now, there was no way to avoid him. "Wow, look at that clear and smooth skin. He’s like a baby, a real baby. Were we like that at his age?" "Ha…
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      by chef After sending Ji-an to the bedroom, Ideun’s attention remained intensely focused on him. Despite the considerable distance between the bathroom connected to the bedroom and the living room, Ji-an's movements and sounds, like the water running, suitcase opening and closing, and rustling of blankets, reached Ideun with surprising clarity. When he turned off the music, each sound Ji-an made as he moved seemed to linger provocatively. Ideun, who was trying to look out the window, soon found himself…
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      by chef Ji-an's face and ears turned bright red as he looked at Ideun, who was muttering to himself with the gentlest, warmest smile in the world. "W-What... What is it!" Seeing a small grain of rice stuck to his thumb, Ji-an hastily wiped the corner of his mouth with the back of his hand. "You could just say things like that, you know." Ji-an, embarrassed, raised his voice as he gathered the dishes and headed to the sink. Standing in front of the island sink, he glanced up at Ideun, who was still…
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      by chef As darkness fell on the red sky, Ideun, who had been reading files by Ji-an's side while he slept, eventually put the files down, feeling more stifled rather than relieved. What kind of life must he have lived? Losing his parents early and living with relatives isn't uncommon. Many struggle financially and start working part-time from a young age. Sometimes, a family member gets sick, medical bills pile up, and debt accumulates. So they work even harder, but eventually, the family leaves, and they're…
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      by chef "How do you do that?"   Ji-an looked at the doctor, not Ideun. The doctor had mentioned two methods, but now this third one was being suggested. And in Ji-an's current situation, what Ideun had proposed seemed the most ideal.   "...If an Alpha with stronger pheromones than the one Ji-an imprinted on mates with Ji-an, the partial imprint can be broken."   Ji-an blinked his large eyes, staring blankly at the doctor. Honestly, he hadn't fully understood what the doctor meant by "imprinting"…
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      by chef Ideun placed Ji-an on the mattress, the only spot where one could rest in this space. Then, with one hand, he picked up Bobo, who kept clinging to his feet as if he were a toy. Even though he knew he shouldn't touch someone else's belongings, Ideun's hand reached toward the wardrobe. Inside were a few pairs of jeans, t-shirts, and hoodies. Everything was neatly arranged, suggesting Ji-an had a tidy personality, and the subtle scent of his fabric softener lingered inside the wardrobe. Ideun checked the…
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      by chef When Jungwoon stepped out for a moment, Haneul looked over. Ji-an, who had not refused any of the drinks offered, was slumped over the table. Though he tried not to think too much of it, his instincts sounded loud warnings. Haneul carefully took Ji-an’s phone from his pocket, unlocked it using Ji-an’s fingerprint, and glanced at Ji-an’s face, eyes tightly closed. He first checked the call log and laughed dryly upon seeing a saved contact labeled with a number he knew by heart. He also found that…
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      by chef "Nyaa."   "Yeah. Bobo, I'm here."   "Nyaaang!"   ...I'm the one getting trampled on, but why are you getting upset? Ji-an’s quiet morning began with Bobo’s whining for food. Barely able to open his eyes, Ji-an stumbled out of bed, reached for the cat milk from the cupboard, and poured the vet-recommended portion for Bobo’s weight. As he walked to a sunny spot with the dish, Bobo relentlessly darted toward his feet.   "Nyaung!"   Do you think you're the king of beasts, like…
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      by chef Drive aimlessly until you feel like stopping. If there’s a café open late, go in for a warm tea. If there isn’t, grab a canned coffee from a convenience store. When you’re tired, stop by a nearby lodging place to rest. If you’re hungry, go to a 24-hour restaurant for a simple meal. Enjoying the solitude of the world by yourself—well, with Bobo—was also an option. Thinking he was entirely alone, Ji-an broke into a soft smile at the thought of Bobo. Then he thought about bringing Bobo’s…
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