Absolute Threshold

Absolute Threshold — Chapter 42. Adorable Gangsters

Translator: Atlas

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When Jumi touched her belly, Junghyun’s gaze became stern.

Fortunately, she received a telephone call because Jo Yami looked furious.

She should feel cheerful, but she didn’t feel so relieved. It was natural for her to feel uncomfortable when her relationship with them had ended badly.

“Yes, Yoongyo. Today I had peaches for breakfast. I feel nauseous, but I can handle it. Don’t worry, Wooseok provided me with transportation in a vehicle. See you later at the house.”

Jumi, who ended the call, stood up with a smile.

“I’d like to talk more too, but I have to go. I won’t be able to attend your wedding. I think I’ll be busy with prenatal care. Congratulations in advance on your marriage.”

She bowed her head graciously. She pretended not to notice their penetrating stares.

Jumi didn’t think they were good people, so she didn’t want to get involved with them. When she opened the door, the cold wind touched her body. Her heart felt renewed.

“Would you like me to drive you home?”

“Please stop the vehicle at that book shop.”

When he unbuckled his seat belt, she added that she wanted to shop alone.

“But it’s dangerous. There are quite a few people in the book shop.”

“Danger? I’m just going to buy some books.”

“If you feel scared, please contact me immediately. Also in case the books are heavy.”

“I understand.”

She exited the vehicle. She had visited this book shop a long time ago. There were many books she wanted to read, but today she had a purpose.

She found what she was looking for on the first floor. Here were all the books about pregnancy. Jumi picked one she liked after she looked at several names. She didn’t know when she would come here again, so she pulled out two more books.

Her fingers stopped on one book.

[Easy-to-read prenatal care for dads.]

She laughed. She couldn’t imagine him reading this book. She headed for the checkout counter with the books. While she waited her turn, she bought peach jelly from the market stall next to the checkout counter. She could buy two to give one to Wooseok. Ultimately, she decided it was best to cease her contemplation.

When Wooseok saw her approach the vehicle with a paper bag, he immediately exited the car. He grabbed what she had in her hand.

“Do you want to visit another place?”

“Would you like to have iced tea?”

“What?”

“I don’t like to eat alone. No, let’s go home.”

“Absolutely, I can drive you to that place.”

“I’m pregnant, but I have hands.”

“I’m just doing my job.”

She felt she was with Cheolju, or a polite Yoongyo. She didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. Even her father did not give her this assurance.

Wooseok looked at her in the rearview mirror, but pretended not to notice.

His actions seemed adorable.

She was crazy. Gangsters were adorable. She had to come to her senses. Jumi looked down at the paper bag in her arms. She had enjoyed this outing.