I GOT involved in another family drama.
Garam couldn’t blame anyone but himself, of course.
It was his decision to marry Song Sihyuk, after all.
He just didn’t expect that he’d be so involved in his family affairs that his ex-husband’s relatives would now want to kill him and his son because of the inheritance.
I hope I’m just exaggerating, but it’s starting to get scary here...
"Uncle Sangwook, how dare you insult my wife?"
Yeah, Song Sihyuk was seriously angry.
It wasn’t just Garam and Lee Wonjae— the only Omegas in the family— who felt uncomfortable with the stinky pheromones that the angry Alpha was releasing.
Even Gunwoo was obviously irritated.
Oh, we have that now!
Garam immediately pulled out the nasal spray from his purse. "Baby, look at Dad."
Fortunately, Gunwoo looked up without making a fuss.
I already explained what a nasal spray is to my baby, and I’m glad he remembered.
Hence, Garam immediately put the nasal spray tip into Gunwoo’s nostril.
He kept the spray bottle upright, pointing the tip slightly towards the back and outer side of the nose. Then he held the pump bottle with his thumb at the bottom and his index and middle fingers on top.
After that, he used a finger on his other hand to close his baby’s other nostril.
"Dad, it’s annoying."
"I know, baby," Garam said, already having a hard time because Gunwoo was starting to wiggle out of his grasp. "Please stay still."
"Let me help, dear," Lee Wonjae offered. "Gunwoo-ya, please listen to your dad."
Fortunately, Garam was able to do the same thing to his son’s other nostril when Lee Wonjae carried the child in his arms.
I’m glad I’m not alone in raising my son.
Anyway, the fight between Song Sihyuk and Song Sangwook actually didn’t stop.
But Garam treated it like background noise.
"Did I say anything wrong?" Song Sangwook snapped at Song Sihyuk. "Have you even done a DNA test to know if that child is really yours?"
Garam clenched his jaw tight.
Yes, he was feeling very insulted at the moment.
But he held back because Song Sihyuk was already fighting his uncle to defend his honor and their family.
However, there was someone who couldn’t hold back.
"I’m Daddy’s son!"
Oh.
Garam felt his heart break when Gunwoo yelled in a voice full of pain.
Like the child was desperate to prove that he was Song Sihyuk’s son.
Gunwoo was only four years old, almost five, but he already understood things like that.
Does my baby really have to go through this?
"Why are you saying that I’m not Daddy’s son?" Gunwoo continued crying. "You mean grandpa! I’m my Dad and Daddy’s son! I’m their baby!"
Garam almost cried on the spot.
Fortunately, most of Song Sihyuk’s relatives looked like they wanted to comfort Gunwoo.
At least, they’re not that heartless as not to get affected by my baby’s cries.
"Hyung, that’s enough," Song Seokju— Garam’s Alpha father-in-law— said to Song Sangwook sternly. "I will not let you insult my son-in-law and my grandson more than you’ve already had."
Song Sangwook said something ridiculous again, but Garam had already gotten distracted when Song Sihyuk walked towards them and gently snatched Gunwoo away from his arms.
The Alpha then carried their son while consoling him.
"Gunwoo-ya, don’t cry," Song Sihyuk said gently. "Don’t listen to that old man. You are my son— you are Lim Garam and mine’s pride and joy."
"I know, Daddy!" Gunwoo said, wrapping his arms around Song Sihyuk’s neck. "I am your son! That grandpa is a liar!"
"Yes, yes, son. He’s a liar, so don’t listen to him."
While Song Sihyuk was consoling Gunwoo, Garam took that opportunity to walk towards Song Sangwook quietly.
"Dear?"
Garam ignored his Omega father-in-law, who followed him worriedly. "Uncle Sangwook."
Song Sangwook stopped arguing with Song Seokju to look at Garam with furrowed brows. "What?"
"Just because you were unfaithful to your spouse doesn’t mean everyone is."
Garam said that in a cold voice, the atmosphere in the room suddenly dropping.
Of course, Song Sangwook’s face turned red from anger.
But I’m not yet done.
"I wanted to let it slide because I know the truth, and Sihyuk Hyung has never questioned if Gunwoo is his son or not. That’s enough for me— I shouldn’t prove anything to you, Uncle. And, honestly, only in denial people like you would doubt that Sihyuk Hyung is Gunwoo’s father. Have you seen how my son looks? My genes didn’t even try."
Garam heard a few chuckles around, including Song Sihyuk’s.
It gave him the courage to continue.
"I understand that you’re mad because your illegitimate son didn’t get anything from Grandfather. But aren’t you Jang Sehun’s father? Just give him a portion of your inheritance if you’re that inclined to give your illegitimate son something."
Everything has become a mess.
If that’s the case, then...
Grandfather, you really wanted Gunwoo to receive his inheritance, huh?
***
I feel like Sihyuk Hyung’s cousins wanted to grab me out there.
After all, if Gunwoo doesn’t receive his inheritance, Sihyuk Hyung and his cousins won’t get their inheritance either.
"Garam-ah—"
"Gunwoo will accept the inheritance that Grandfather left for him, but I’ll decline mine," Garam said because he already knew what Song Sihyuk wanted to say. "I’m not that stubborn to get in the way of you and your cousins getting your inheritance, Hyung."
Song Sihyuk looked relieved. "But how about your inheritance, Garam-ah? I know Grandfather didn’t leave you that much, but are you really going to decline it?"
Haaah.
This chaebol, really...
The late Chairman Song Sanggyu left 25 billion won, in cash, for Lim Garam. Plus, a building in Gangnam and a private yacht.
Yes, it wasn’t ’much’ compared to what Song Sihyuk and the others had received.
However, that was still too much for an ordinary person like Garam.
"I’ll donate the money to charity and sell the private yacht. Then donate the profit, too," Garam said after tucking the sleeping Gunwoo in bed. "I’ll keep the building and put it under Gunwoo’s name."
"Alright. You do that," Song Sihyuk said, nodding. "You don’t have to worry about finances since I’ll take care of you forever."
"The alimony I got from our divorce is more than enough for me to live comfortably even if I don’t work."
Garam actually didn’t have to worry about Gunwoo, too.
Sihyuk Hyung’s monthly child support is astronomical.
Hence, he didn’t need the inheritance that the late chairman had left for him.
The less fortunate people need it more than I do.
"You deserve more, Garam-ah," Song Sihyuk said. "You can keep the inheritance you got from Grandfather, you know?"
"I don’t want to have too much money," Garam said while shaking his head. "I already decided to let Gunwoo live his life as a chaebol. It’s his right to enjoy your wealth, after all. I don’t want to be greedier than that. My conscience won’t be able to handle it, so I’ll donate most of my money to charity."
"You’re really too good for me, Garam-ah."
"I’m glad you know that, Hyung."
"As expected, I can’t let you go."
Oh.
Garam didn’t expect to hear that from Song Sihyuk.
I thought Hyung had already given up on me.
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