After hearing the situation and once Jinah arrived with Cha Hae-In, not only Haru but Jinah as well, was sitting on the floor in seiza with her head leaning down.
Cha Hae-In was standing beside Jin-Woo in silence as she studied the two sides for now.
"Sometimes I forget that you are just an eighteen-year-old girl, Jinah. I thought you had matured enough to understand what you can hide from your family and what you should not." His voice was unnaturally stern at the moment as Jin-Woo scolded the irresponsible duo.
Haru held Jinah's hand before she could say something and hurriedly told Jin-Woo, "It was me, who was unsure how we should-"
"Please don't lie to him, Haru." Haru was interrupted as Jinah voiced her decision.
Turning her eyes toward her Oppa she confessed, "I was nervous about how you and our parents would react to this news. That's why I asked Haru to remain silent on it for the time being. He is not to be blamed for anything...it's all on me."
Jin-Woo's heart melted seeing those tears in his little sister's eyes.
"You shouldn't be so rough on them, Jin-Woo." Even Cha Hae-In rebuked him before crouching down and urging Jinah to stand up.
Jinah gets emotional easily these days and loses her control. However, despite how many times she cried the pain Haru feels in his heart remains the same.
Seeing her like this, his heart shattered as he turned toward Jin-Woo and said, "You can't scold her, Sunbae."
Jin-Woo's eyes remained dead serious before he gave a reality check, "Before your girlfriend, she is my little sister, so of course I can scold her."
That...was true. But Haru didn't yield and still complained, "Jinah always has been a good kid, so why can't you forgive her for such a small mistake?"
Jin-Woo raised his brows as he asked, "Small? Do you call this small? Jinah is three months pregnant and has been eating whatever she wants in the house. Do you know how carefully her diet should be planned in her current condition?"
Haru's raised finger lost its strength. Truth be told, under Jinah's puppy-eyes attack he actually feeds her whatever she demands. That's why it was important for someone to make some strict decisions for the betterment of Jinah and the baby.
Jinah suddenly shielded Haru behind her, and told her Oppa, "Don't scold Haru. I am at fault."
Jin-Woo was now scratching his head seeing the duo protecting each other and Cha Hae-In giving him that look which said 'This is very inappropriate of you...'
Faced with three ways of opposition he finally yielded, "Okay, I won't scold anyone anymore. But first, come with me you two; we will be telling our parents about this."
Jinah's expression morphed into a smile as she looked at Haru and jumped for a hug, "Haaaaru!"
"Oi, careful," Jin-Woo warned but didn't say anything more.
Seeing the two smiling happily while embracing each other, he couldn't help but allow his lips to elevate a little as well.
Hae-In came to his side before commenting, "Softie."
'Weren't you the one who forced me to let them go, just now?' Jin-Woo wanted to ask, but he remained silent, shaking his head.
After a few minutes of chatting, they left the domain and appeared in the Sung residence.
Jin-Woo went to the kitchen after telling Haru to call his parents and ask if they were free.
Hae-In, who sensed that a big and serious family meeting was about to begin, thought that she should leave—only for Jinah to hold her hand,
"Why are you leaving your sister in such a stressful situation, unnie?" Jinah asked in desperation. Seriously, the mood swings of the girl were truly adorable.
Hae-In looked complicated, and despite wanting to stay, she didn't know if it would be appropriate.
Haru somehow sensed her trouble as he suggested, "You are a part of this family, Hae-In, so you should stay."
Hearing his words Cha was stunned for a moment before she looked at Haru with a warm look and with a soft smile, she nodded.
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Haru called his parents, and fortunately, they were at home and were planning to go to bed. Once Haru told them that there was something important they asked for a few minutes.
Naturally, they need to get changed to appear before their in-laws and their daughter-in-law.
Sung Il-Hwan went to try some fishing but upon getting the call from Jin-Woo he said he would be returning immediately.
Park Kyun-Hye was at home and naturally quite anxious about what Jin-Woo wanted to stay. These days, he seldom returns home, and when suddenly he appears before her and says that there is an urgent matter, naturally, the lady would get nervous.
In the living room, Jinah sat while eating cucumber pickles, this time without hiding in her room while Haru helped her wear socks.
When Jin-Woo saw that, he rolled his eyes while saying, "You should not treat Haru like this, Jinah."
Jinah pouted, "What? I didn't force him, and Haru's fingers feel good on my toes."
"Really? Then how about this?"
"Phahahaha!" Jinah began to laugh aloud when Haru tickled her feet.
Meanwhile, Hae-In inched closer to Jin-Woo and asked, "How are you?"
Jin-Woo was unsure of what she was asking until he looked into her eyes and found uncertainty and anxiety in them.
Fondly holding her hand, he whispered, "Just a few days, and I will not let any chance arise where you need to ask me that." Kissing the back of her hand, he added, "Let's always be together once I return."
Hae-In's eyes slightly widened upon hearing that as she realized the implication of those words.
*Ding* *Dong*
Hearing the doorbell, the moment between the two broke, and at the same time, Haru's phone rang.
Getting up from his seat he said, "I am bringing them."
Jinah instantly got up as well as she held Haru's hand and looked at him with an anxious look, "Haru."
Haru smiled fondly at the girl as he assured her, "Don't worry love, everything would be alright."
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A/N:- I will most probably skip the meeting. Maybe five more chapters before I end this story. Thanks for being with me and this story until now.
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