After All, Healing Comes Through Finance!
Six hours had passed since Kim Seok-hun had climaxed while using his mother-in-law, Lee Yeon-seo, as his “daughter substitute” right there in the living room. When Lee Yeon-seo opened her eyes again, she behaved as if she remembered nothing, treating her son-in-law with the same loving warmth as always. And Kim Seok-hun responded to that affection in kind.
“Um… Mother-in-law.”
“Yes?”
“I think I’d like to get a job.”
“A job? Why? You can just… keep living however you want. There’s no need to force yourself.”
In truth, Lee Yeon-seo had already decided that if Kim Seok-hun wished it, she would let him live without lifting a finger for the rest of his life. She would cover every expense, support him in every way. It was her way of repaying him—and apologizing—for the betrayal her daughter Seul-ah had inflicted on him. That was what she had believed.
But why now?
“There are still so many years ahead of me. I can’t just do nothing forever, can I?”
“Ah…!! Kim… Seobang!!”
So many years ahead. In other words, her son-in-law was choosing to live again. Instead of choosing “death” in the wake of Seul-ah’s abandonment, he was declaring that he wanted to keep going. That was what Kim Seok-hun had just told her.
“Thank you… Thank you so much, Seobang…”
“There’s no need to thank me. If anything, I’m the one who should be grateful.”
Tears spilled down Lee Yeon-seo’s cheeks in thick streams. How could such a fragile, gentle woman have given birth to someone like Lee Seul-ah? It was a mystery. But Kim Seok-hun made a silent vow.
“As long as you don’t abandon me, Mother-in-law, I will live with everything I have.”
“Abandon you?! I would never abandon you, Seobang. For the rest of my life… I’ll do everything Seul-ah couldn’t. Everything. I’ll give it all to you!”
“Haha, just hearing you say that is more than enough.”
What on earth was she saying? I’ll do everything Seul-ah couldn’t? Mother-in-law… that’s impossible.
Did she truly understand what he wanted? You can’t give me sex and then bear my child, can you…?
That was what it meant to take Seul-ah’s place. Not only the physical intimacy of husband and wife, but the shared fruit of that love—a child. She couldn’t possibly mean all of that. She probably only meant cooking his meals, doing his laundry, and looking after him the way a devoted wife would. That must be what she had in mind.
Of course… what I did to you while you were sleeping… I don’t think I’ll be able to stop that.
The peaceful day drew to a close, and the hour when the moon rose arrived.
Will he… come again tonight?
Lee Yeon-seo had gone to bed early, but sleep refused to claim her. The events of the morning refused to leave her mind. And of course, her son-in-law possessed such overwhelming desire that he could climax several times a day.
What should I do? What am I supposed to do…? Yeon-seo…?
She didn’t know. She truly didn’t know.
She cherished and loved Kim Seobang. But that love had always been from the position of a mother-in-law caring for her son-in-law. It was also her atonement, her payment, for the man who had loved so deeply that he had tried to end his own life after her daughter Seul-ah’s betrayal. That was why she had offered to stay by his side and take care of him. She cooked his meals, washed his clothes, and even cleaned up the tissues stained with the semen he had spilled. All that time, she had seen herself only as a mother-in-law standing in for her daughter.
But that belief had been twisted this morning.
Whether her son-in-law used her as a “daughter substitute” or thrust into her while she slept to relieve his lust, it didn’t matter. She had already decided to allow it. Yet he hadn’t treated her as his mother-in-law’s body standing in for his ex-wife.
He can’t look at me as a woman… He mustn’t… Seobang…
A woman. He had seen her as a woman and pleasured himself to her.
Haah…
She waited for her son-in-law to come, yet at the same time prayed he wouldn’t. Her daughter, Seul-ah. His former wife. The girl who had brazenly had sex with two different men right in front of him. This was the punishment and the love she owed for that sin. It had to be this way. Only then could she spend the rest of her life looking after him as a proper mother-in-law.
To her son-in-law, she must never become… a man. No—she must never become a woman, and he must never become a man to her. The moment they saw each other as the opposite sex, she could no longer serve as his “daughter substitute.” And yet she also couldn’t simply spread her legs for him whenever he needed relief.
Haah… Seobang… what am I supposed to do with you…?
She was still lost in confusion, unable to fall asleep, when—
Creak—
The door to her room opened carefully.
Ah… He came again after all…
Late at night. Her son-in-law had come to the room of his sleeping mother-in-law once more. Lee Yeon-seo pretended to be fast asleep and once again became his “daughter substitute.”
Kim Seok-hun slipped under the blanket, buried his face between her legs, and pressed his nose against her panties, savoring their taste and scent. As expected, he didn’t penetrate her. He simply stroked himself until he climaxed.
Lee Yeon-seo felt a pang of pity. Why don’t you just thrust inside me while thinking of Seul-ah and finish properly…? The thought wouldn’t leave her. Why did he only masturbate? Why did he only use the outside?
Yet at the same time, she felt relieved. This time, he hadn’t blamed her for being his mother-in-law. He had simply indulged in her body and satisfied his desire.
As your mother-in-law… this is perfectly fine, Seobang.
The full moon slowly sank, and the next day arrived.
“Where are you going?”
“Ah, I need to buy a few things for the certification exam.”
“Really? Then use this.”
“Huh?”
Lee Yeon-seo smoothly held out her card.
“Mother-in-law, I have my own money. Hahaha.”
“No. I want to do everything for you. You know that, don’t you? I have nowhere else to spend it.”
“Still…”
“You can spend right up to the limit. Buy everything you need. While you’re at it, shall we get you a car too?”
“Pardon?”
He used to have a car. But his ex-wife—Lee Seul-ah—had packed her things and taken the car with her. The vehicle had been registered in her name, so there was nothing he could do. Still, losing it so suddenly had left him without transportation.
“Never mind. Let’s go together.”
“Huh?”
“We’ll buy everything else you need today, and I’ll get you a few nice suits as well.”
“B-but…”
“Come on! A man who works outside needs at least one good suit!”
“Ah… alright. Then let’s go together, Mother-in-law.”
Ah… A mother-in-law’s love for her son-in-law really is unchanging, isn’t it?
Kim Seok-hun’s simple plan to visit a nearby bookstore and run a few errands had been upended from the very beginning. Even so, he didn’t mind. Spending time with his mother-in-law was genuinely enjoyable.
After all, the age gap wasn’t that large. Strictly speaking, it was only eight years. In society, people might even call her “Noona.” Although their relationship had become that of son-in-law and mother-in-law because of Seul-ah, it was entirely possible they could have ended up as husband and wife instead. On top of that, Lee Yeon-seo looked like she was in her early thirties, and her figure was… well, beyond words.
So yes, it was enjoyable. At first his heart had been filled only with grief over Seul-ah, but now joy and happiness overflowed far more than sorrow. Especially because…
Thank you, Mother-in-law. Whether you’re awake or asleep…
She gave him gratitude day and night.
“Is this our first time?”
“Pardon?”
“Going out together like this without Seul-ah. It feels like a date.”
“A date?”
“Oh my, is it not? I’m going to be upset if you say no!”
Tsk—! Hmph! Pfft—!
It had only been five or ten minutes since they started shopping with his mother-in-law. No, they had barely taken a few steps from the house. And yet… what was this?
“Of course it’s a date!!”
“Hehe, right?”
She was just too cute. He never knew she could smile so brightly and innocently.
“Seobang… it’s been so long for me.”
“Sorry?”
“A date, I mean. It’s been ages since I could walk around with someone and feel this comfortable.”
“Then… shall we do this more often from now on?”
“Oh? If you’d do that, I’d be thrilled.”
Why? Lee Yeon-seo was perfect in every way—beauty, figure, wealth, personality. A flawless hexagonal goddess. Naturally, men would swarm around a woman like her like flies… Ah.
So that’s why. There were probably so many flies buzzing around that it was hard for her to go out.
He had never considered it before. She had seemed happy when they went out with Seul-ah, but not like this. Not this freely.
I was only thinking about myself. Mother-in-law must have been hurting and struggling too…
Yes. Since things had turned out this way, he would live with her and make their days joyful. Kim Seok-hun’s eyes changed. He may have lost his partner, but he had gained a new half.
So…
“Shall we go, miss?”
“Miss? Oh Seobang, you… Hehe, thank you, handsome gentleman.”
“Hahaha.”
Their hearts had connected. The first destination of their first real date was whatever his mother-in-law wanted to give her son-in-law. The very first item was a car.
They left the house, took a taxi, and after about thirty minutes arrived at a street lined with famous luxury brands. As expected, his mother-in-law headed straight for the most prestigious showroom.
“Mother-in-law, this place seems a bit too much, doesn’t it?”
“Why? I want to do this for you. This is the best place.”
“Even so… once I get a job and start commuting, a car like this might be…”
“Ah! That’s true. Alright, let’s go somewhere else then.”
Whew…
Kim Seok-hun barely managed to calm his pounding heart. How had she known to come straight here? The dealership his mother-in-law had brought him to was one of the most expensive among expensive foreign cars—Mercedes-Benz, the crown jewel of luxury vehicles. Buying something like this when he didn’t even know what kind of job he would get was out of the question. In the end, he persuaded her and they moved on.
The next place they arrived at was the showroom for BMW, a foreign brand with a well-known reputation. The models here started around 150 million won. It was a car whose excellence had already been proven.
Lee Yeon-seo and Kim Seok-hun slowly walked through the showroom, listening to the explanations, and began choosing. From sedans to sports cars, they looked at everything.
“I like this one. What do you think?”
“I like it a lot too, but…”
“Then let’s get this one.”
“Right now? Just like that?”
“Yes. We’ll take this one. Fully loaded, please.”
Gulp—
After looking at only a few cars, his mother-in-law made the decision in one decisive stroke. Kim Seok-hun could only swallow dryly. He didn’t even need to step in. She made the choice, signed the contract, and paid the deposit. Pull the trigger and it’s done. Her decisions were fast and powerful. The class of someone who could buy a car worth hundreds of thousands of dollars simply because she liked it…!
I knew she was rich, but… she really is incredible.
Although he had known about her wealth, seeing it up close once again left Kim Seok-hun deeply grateful for his mother-in-law’s love.
“Alright, car acquired. Now, let’s see… shall we go look at watches?”
“Pardon?”
Ah… Mother-in-law. Is this… the financial therapy I’ve only ever heard about?