Chapter 143: GRANDFATHERS
HAAAH.
Garam could only sigh when Song Sihyuk appeared in the hospital so early in the morning.
He was glad that Gunwoo woke up early, so he was able to pack their things quickly.
But the Alpha still managed to catch them before they could leave the hospital.
"I’ve already paid for the hospital bills," Song Sihyuk said casually. "Before going home, can you drop by my parents’ house first?"
"Your parents’ house?" Garam asked curiously. "Why?"
"Appa is on a hunger strike."
"Appa?"
"Yes, he hasn’t eaten since the day he left the hospital."
Garam let out a gasp, worried about his Omega father-in-law. "But why would Appa go on a hunger strike?"
"Well, you know how I found you here, right?"
Oh.
"It’s because your Alpha father accused Appa of having an affair."
"Abeoji didn’t accuse Alpha of cheating," Song Sihyuk said defensively. "Abeoji just got suspicious because Appa bought children’s clothes and toys all of a sudden."
Garam rolled his eyes. "You, Alphas, are really the worst breed of men."
Song Sihyuk just shrugged, and then his gaze went past Garam. "Gunwoo-ya, do you want to see your grandfather?"
"Gunwoo wanna see Grandpa!" Gunwoo answered energetically. "Daddy, carry me!"
"Sure, my son."
Aigooya.
Song Sihyuk then patted Garam’s shoulder before walking past him.
Tsk.
Why does my son like Sihyuk Hyung so much?
When Garam turned around, he saw that Song Sihyuk was already carrying Gunwoo in his arms.
He was both amused and annoyed at the beautiful view.
Gunwoo is like a mini-version of Sihyuk Hyung.
Of course, it was a good thing because Song Sihyuk was handsome.
However...
It’s annoying how my genes didn’t even fight.
"Son, do you want to meet your other grandfather?" Song Sihyuk asked, obviously coaxing their son into doing what he wanted to happen. "He’s my Alpha father, and he’s your grandpa’s husband."
"Gunwoo has two grandfathers, too?"
"Yes, you do."
"Gunwoo is happy, Daddy," Gunwoo said, smiling as he wrapped his tiny arms around his father’s neck. "Gunwoo’s classmates used to tease Gunwoo because Gunwoo only has one dad. But, now, I have two daddies and two grandfathers!"
"I see," Song Sihyuk said. The Alpha was smiling, but his eyes suddenly became sharp and cold. "Gunwoo-ya, do you remember the names of the classmates who teased you?"
Aigooya.
"Hyung, enough. I complained to the school and the parents when that happened, and the kids apologized to Gunwoo. The parents, too," Garam said. He didn’t want Song Sihyuk to ruin a few families just because of a problem that had already been resolved. "Don’t do anything, okay? Gunwoo may never see those kids again anyway since we’re here now."
Let’s not tell Sihyuk Hyung about the kid who bullied Gunwoo after my son lost when they played golf.
That kid refused to apologize for picking on Gunwoo until the end.
"Alright. I won’t do anything," Song Sihyuk said, and then he turned to Gunwoo. "But if something like that happens again, tell me, son. Your daddy will take care of it."
Gunwoo, who didn’t know the real meaning of those words, smiled and nodded. "Okay, Daddy."
Haaah.
Garam could only pray that none of Gunwoo’s classmates would be mean enough to bully his son.
***
"DADDY, this is your house? It’s so big and so pretty!"
"I don’t live in this mansion anymore, but I grew up here."
Garam listened to Gunwoo and Song Sihyuk’s conversation while they were walking in the garden, towards the mansion.
The Alpha carried their son in his arms even though he told him to let Gunwoo walk.
At this rate, Gunwoo will become lazy to walk again.
"How about you, Gunwoo? What kind of house did you live in before?"
"It’s a small but pretty house made of wood! And we have a strawberry farm!"
"A small house, huh?"
"It’s not that small," Garam said sternly when Song Sihyuk gave him a side-eye. "Your mansion is just too big in comparison."
"I hope your parents’ house isn’t small, Garam-ah," Song Sihyuk said, scoffing. "I’m afraid my son might develop claustrophobia if you raise him in a small house. I can tell that Gunwoo inherited my height, so I’m sure he’ll grow tall fast."
Aigoo.
Garam wanted to say something in protest, but he stopped when he saw his Alpha father-in-law waiting for them at the entrance of the mansion.
The household staff members were standing behind Song Seokju.
I feel like we’re filming a drama...
"You’re here."
"Yes, Abeoji," Song Sihyuk said to his Alpha father. "I brought my son and husband."
Garam wanted to correct Song Sihyuk because it should be ’ex-husband,’ but he stopped when Song Seokju suddenly looked at him.
I’ll correct Hyung later.
At least, Song Sihyuk didn’t address Garam as his ’wife’ like he did in the past.
It’s proof that Hyung’s memories haven’t returned yet.
"Hello, sir," Garam greeted Song Seokju politely. "It’s been a while."
"Yes, it’s been a while indeed," Song Seokju said while nodding. "But why are you addressing me so formally, Garam-ah? You’re still the mother of my grandson, so don’t be a stranger."
It was an awkward situation, but he had no choice but to go with the flow.
"If that’s what you want, Abeoji."
Song Seokju smiled, obviously satisfied.
And then his Alpha father-in-law finally looked at Gunwoo.
"My grandson is already this big, huh?"
Gunwoo seemed to suddenly feel shy because he buried his face against Song Sihyuk’s neck.
"Baby, don’t be rude," Garam scolded his son lightly. "Greet your grandfather properly."
"It’s okay, Garam-ah," Song Seokju said, still in a good mood. "The child must be shy."
Gunwoo isn’t really the type to get shy easily, though...
"Son, this is my Alpha father. He’s your other grandfather," Song Sihyuk said while rubbing Gunwoo’s back gently. "Are you shy?"
"No, I just don’t like their smell, Daddy."
Hmm?
Garam was alarmed by what Gunwoo said, and so was Song Sihyuk.
Song Seokju, too.
"Are you talking about me, child?" Song Seokju asked worriedly. "Do I smell bad?"
"No, not Grandpa," Gunwoo answered politely while shaking his head, his face still buried against the side of Song Sihyuk’s neck. "The people behind Grandpa, they smell weird..."
Garam was worried and confused.
I don’t smell anything weird...
Yep, Gunwoo really needed to go and see Dr. Seong Kyungmin the soonest.
Song Sihyuk frowned, and then he glared at the household staff members behind his Alpha father. "What the hell are you still doing here? Scram!"
Garam flinched, surprised when Song Sihyuk raised his voice.
Sihyuk Hyung is still as scary as ever.
***
GARAM was relieved when Gunwoo finally looked good once the household staff members left.
In fact, his cheerful son was now clinging to Song Seokju as if nothing had happened.
"Child, are you hungry?" Song Seokju asked, obviously delighted by his grandson’s presence. "Just tell Grandpa what you want to eat and I’ll ask the chef to prepare it for you."
"Gunwoo isn’t hungry yet, Grandpa," Gunwoo said while shaking his head. "Gunwoo saw fishies in the garden, Grandpa."
Pfft.
Garam thought it was cute that Gunwoo mispronounced ’fish’ as ’fishies.’
"Oh, you saw the koi pond?"
"Can Gunwoo play with the fish, Grandpa?"
"Of course. Let’s go there," Song Seokju said cheerfully, and then he turned to Garam and Song Sihyuk. "Let’s have lunch together later. For now, I’m going to play with my grandson."
"Bye-bye, Dad, Daddy," Gunwoo said while waving energetically. "Gunwoo’s gonna play with fishies
!"Garam smiled and waved back. "Behave, baby. Don’t cause trouble for your grandfather."
"Yes, Dad~"
And, just like that, Gunwoo had disappeared with his Alpha grandfather.
"’Fishies?’"
"Sihyuk Hyung, our son is only four," Garam said, sighing while shaking his head. "It’s normal for him to mispronounce words at that age."
"I’m already eloquent when I was three years old."
"Well, congratulations to you. But not all children are the same. You can’t expect Gunwoo to have the same pace as you did just because he’s your son."
"I think I should be in charge of our son’s education."
"Hyung, can I go and see Appa while Gunwoo is playing with Abeoji?" Garam asked, changing the topic. And, yes, he just bluntly ignored Song Sihyuk’s demand. "I’m worried about Appa."
"Alright," Song Sihyuk said. Thankfully, the Alpha didn’t insist on getting in charge of Gunwoo’s education. "I’ll walk you to Appa’s room."
***
"APPA, are you alright?" Garam asked as soon as he entered his Omega father-in-law’s room. "Sihyuk Hyung said you’re on a hunger strike."
Lee Wonjae sat on the bed, wearing silk pajamas.
Fortunately, his Omega father-in-law still looked healthy.
"Don’t worry, dear," Lee Wonjae said, and then he lifted the pillow. "Look, I have a food stash here."
Pfft.
Garam couldn’t help but chuckle when he saw packs of biscuits under the pillow. "Appa, are you just trying to scare Sihyuk Hyung and Abeoji?"
"This is their punishment for even doubting my faithfulness," Lee Wonjae said, scoffing. He looked upset at first, and then his face beamed. "Where’s my precious grandson?"
"Abeoji took Garam to the koi pond."
"Hmm? Is there a problem, dear? You look worried."
"Appa, I think my son is really special," Garam said, sighing. "He picked up a weird smell that none of us had picked up earlier. I wonder if it’s because Sihyuk Hyung is a Hyper-Dominant Alpha."
Song Sihyuk’s class had changed after his accident.
Being a Hyper-Dominant Alpha means being the Alpha among the Alphas.
"Oh, there’s something I think you should know, dear," Lee Wonjae said, hesitating for a moment before dropping the bomb. "Actually, Seong Kyungmin believed that my son’s memory loss wasn’t caused by the accident, but the fact that he ’donated’ a huge chunk of his pheromones before the day of the accident."
"Where did Hyung donate his pheromones?"
"To the Cho Triplets."
"Cho Dongpyo?" Garam asked, frowning. "His ex-lover?"
"No, not Cho Dongpyo," Lee Wonjae said while shaking his head. "According to Jung Han, my son met up with Cho Dasom and Cho Darae the day before the accident."
Oh.
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