Chapter 104 - Mommy bad

[Half a year ago]

I heard a saying once. The women are born three times in their lifetimes - the first time as a baby, the second time when they get married, and the third time when they have a child.

After I left my family, I found out that I was pregnant. I almost laughed at my situation. I wanted to break all ties with him, but he left a child in my wȯmb. I loved that man for more than a thousand years and he did that to me. I didn't want to remember that night ever. He was that kind of person.

It shouldn't be surprising. In the original timeline, Li Jun was nice to me. He did use his achievements to ask for an emperor decree to marry me. The second time, he wanted to force me to become his concubine. I don't know what his reincarnations would do if I had stayed close to them.

If I had stayed back in the city, what would have Kang Si An done? Even if he remembered, why should I care? I have done enough. I paid my life debt. I paid the price of loving him. What is he doing after remembering anyway? He is using all tactics for me to go back. That won't happen ever.

I will never let him find out about Little Hae. She's the most precious treasure in my life. My little Hae has become the reason to look forward to every moment of my life. Her smile. Her little stammers. The way her eyes light up when she is happy. Her laughter. I want to give her everything that she wants.

She looks like Kang Si An. That's one of the reasons why I am hiding her. Anyone who knew Kang Si An would notice the resemblance. Because of his stupid actions, my face is known all over the country. I will never have a peaceful life with my daughter. I don't my family to know that Kang Si An is her father. Maybe, I am being stupid. But, I want to keep her away and protect her from the world until she's ready to face reality. She's not like me. She isn't born with any special ability. It's good for her.

I smile when I see her taking cautious steps on the sand. She has learned to walk recently. She's so adorable.

"Little Hae, wait," I call her name when I see her running away from me. She suddenly collides against a pair of legs. Before she could fall on her buŧŧ, he grabs her by her shoulders. She raises her little head and looks up at him with awe.

"Thank you." I am relieved that she's not hurt. "I am sorry for this."

"It's okay." His voice is light and friendly. "She's cute."

"Da...dy" Little Hae gazes at him with her round green eyes. "Daddy."

"..." I am too speechless to say anything. Just where did she learn that word? I am sure that I only taught her to say 'mommy'.

The man is surprised. He beams at me happily. "I didn't know that I had such an adorable daughter."

"She's not your daughter." I try my best to keep my voice even. Why is my daughter calling a random man her father? "Don't misunderstand. I don't know why she would get... such an idea."

I try to pull her away from his leg, but she clutches on them harder. She screams on the top of her lungs. Her eyes are full of tears. "Daddy! Daddy! Daddy!"

I am a bit inexperienced at motherhood. I don't want to be harsh. I furrow my brows and try to uncurl her small fingers from his leg. She looks at me with grievances. "Mommy bad."

"..."

You betrayer.

"Little Hae, don't you want cotton candies?" I smile at her brightly. "We will get one if you come with me. I will get you two cotton candies."

She has also inherited Kang Si An's addiction to sweets.

But, my little daughter won't budge. "Want Daddy."

"Little Hae." I am on the verge of losing my temper. If I have to use force, I will use force.

"Don't force her." The man places his big hand on her head. He must have guessed what I was going to do. "I don't mind. Where do you stay? I will walk you home."

My little daughter is quite satisfied with the outcome. She laughs cheerfully when he carries her in his arms. She places her head on his shoulder and sucks her thumb. Time to time, she would look in my direction.

I am jealous of how comfortable she is in a stranger's arms. Do your mother's arms not feel comfortable to you?

"Yeom Young Hwa." The man introduces himself. "I am here on a business trip."

"Kwon Kyuri." I guess that I have to be friendly since my daughter is taking advantage of his body shamelessly. I don't offer more information. He's a stranger after all.

"I wouldn't mind if she is my real daughter," He winks at me. "You can say that she's mine. I will not go for a paternity test."

I stare at him. "If you want a daughter so much, make one with some woman. Don't take what doesn't belong to you."

I reach for Little Hae. She cries again when I try to pull her away from him. She holds his neck tighter. I am running out of options here.

He suddenly places his hand on my head, just like he did it with Little Hae. His dark eyes twinkle with amusement. "You have quite a temper, Kyuri. I was only joking. Don't doubt my intention. I wouldn't only want the daughter if I want to have her."

It occurs to me that he might be flirting. I am not used to it. I glare at him darkly. I don't want a man like him around my daughter. "Mr. Yeom, can you handover my daughter?"

"Take her if you can." He smirks at me. My daughter also smirks at me.

"..." I don't know what to do now.