"You really didn't have to go all the way to Seongbuk-dong… honestly, here is fine too."

"I know. Here is fine too. But Seongbuk-dong will be better. It's quieter, and above all there's no need to mind others' eyes."

Having gently stroked Gyeong-eun's back and helped her sit comfortably, Seong-ho handed her some warm water and said,

"Here, now that the people around us all know who we are, there are many uncomfortable situations."

"That's… true. A stranger cautiously coming up to greet me is one thing, but people coming by when I'm alone is a bit frightening."

The place Seong-ho and Gyeong-eun lived was a high-priced apartment in Apgujeong, but its security wasn't especially thorough.

Ordinarily Gyeong-eun wouldn't have been much flustered. But now was different.

"I did feel uneasy about what might happen when I'm alone."

Gyeong-eun stroked her swollen belly with an expression full of worry.

To prepare for anything that might happen, a bodyguard did tag along when she went out, but there was no having a bodyguard even inside the home. So she'd been as careful as possible, but with the due date drawing closer and closer, there was no helping the growing unease.

"So for now, let's move to the Seongbuk-dong side quickly. The construction work can proceed gradually, taking its time."

"All right. It's close to Pyeongchang-dong, so it should be easy to get help too."

When Seong-ho resolved the special investigation matter well, Mun-jong immediately took care of the Seongbuk-dong house. Thanks to everything from the house to the surrounding neighbors being well arranged, they could quickly prepare to move to Seongbuk-dong.

Ding-dong.

"Sounds like they're here."

When Gyeong-eun tried to get up, Seong-ho extended a hand to help her rise easily and said,

"I'll get the door, so you stay here."

"Still, a guest has come, so I ought to go out."

"No. Stay here. I'll bring them in."

Telling Gyeong-eun to stay put, Seong-ho headed for the entrance.

"Come on in."

"Aigo. Excuse us."

"Hello. Good to see you after a while."

"It's been a while. Sister-in-law."

Having opened the…