#16. Oohakwang (10)
"It's a scent that really clears your head. Fresh and invigorating."
"You like it?"
"Yeah."
"I'm so glad. I was worried you might not."
"How could I not? It's not overpowering or headache-inducing—just subtle, cozy, and strangely calming. I really love it."
I hadn't expected her to describe the fragrance with such glowing words. Anyway, if Jeonghwa liked it, that was a huge relief. Once she finishes the bottle, this scent will become her natural body odor, so I hoped it would be one she truly enjoyed lingering on her skin.
"It suits you perfectly, Jeonghwa."
"Thanks. But I'm always just receiving stuff—what should I do?"
"I'm the one getting so much help from you. This is the least I can do to hold my head high. So don't feel burdened by accepting it. Please take it happily—that makes me happy."
Is this what they call a honey-dripping gaze? We stroked each other's hair and faces, exchanging those sweet, melting looks.
"Thanks for agreeing to the piercing."
"It wasn't forced. I wanted to do it."
"I didn't think I was the type to get this excited about breasts, but seeing yours... I just can't hold back."
I reached out and cupped Jeonghwa's breast firmly. She didn't resist my kneading—instead, she welcomed it. Maybe it was the perfume, but it smelled sweetly enticing. Unable to resist, I leaned in and sucked on her plump breast.
Smack, smack, smack!
"Ahh! You're not a baby anymore."
"It's delicious. Would be even better if milk came out."
"Eek!! Th-that doesn't happen anymore."
"Too bad. No thoughts on making it happen again?"
"What?!"
Her eyes widened in shock as I grinned mischievously.
"Not right now, but once things settle down, I'd love for you to have my baby someday."
"Y-you have to think about my age. I don't even get periods anymore."
Oh, right. To get Jeonghwa pregnant, it looked like I'd need to rejuvenate her body first.
Spending coins on my women is never a waste.
Items bought with coins had never let me down. Nothing like those impulse buys from home shopping channels—these were on another level. With all sorts of goods available, there had to be something to turn a 40-something body like Jeonghwa's back into a youthful twenty-something.
There were tons of beauty-related ones too.
I recalled plenty of cosmetics and beauty products. They hadn't interested me much since I already had this scammishly handsome face, but gifting my women beauty enhancements to make them even prettier didn't sound bad at all. I'd be the one reaping the benefits if they became more stunning.
"I'll get you something good for your body."
"...There are things that work and things that don't."
"If your body recovers, will you give me a child then?"
To her, my words probably sounded absurd. She chuckled and nodded anyway.
"Sure, why not. But don't get your hopes up. Defying nature's order isn't possible for humans. After Jua, the doctors said I couldn't have any more. So leave the babies to the young ones. If your other women can't manage raising them, hand them over to me. I know I can do it well."
I'd wondered why she only had one daughter. I never imagined something like that had happened. She must have grieved deeply over not being able to have more kids. Now she seemed fully resigned.
I couldn't push her further when she looked so wistful.
I'll do it secretly. Her reaction wasn't bad, at least.
Even if she suddenly got pregnant, she wouldn't hate the idea itself. Confirming that was enough for now. It was too early anyway. She'd notice as her body changed gradually.
"Why would you take on another woman's child when we can just hire a babysitter?"
"Traditionally, the first wife handles that. Jua's too young and inexperienced, so I'll step in for now. She'll learn eventually."
"...How did we end up talking about this? We were having sex just a minute ago."
"Haha! If you hadn't suddenly asked me to get pregnant, this wouldn't have come up, would it?"