Chapter 128: IRREVERSIBLE
WHEN GARAM opened his eyes, he realized that he was in the hospital.
His body hurt like hell, but he was only worried about one thing.
"My baby..."
"Your baby is fine, dear."
Oh.
Garam was relieved to hear that from Lee Wonjae.
His Omega father-in-law sat in the chair next to the bed while holding his hand tight.
It was obvious that Lee Wonjae looked very worried about him.
"You’re also fine, Garam-ah," Lee Wonjae explained while gently squeezing Garam’s hand. "Thankfully, aside from a hump at the back of your head, you’re fine."
Garam actually didn’t want to ask this, but...
"How’s Sihyuk Hyung, Appa?"
"My son used his body to protect you, so..." Lee Wonjae paused for a moment when his voice began to crack, and then he shook his head. "Song Sihyuk is in a coma, dear."
Oh.
Garam wouldn’t lie— he felt a pang in his chest thinking about how Song Sihyuk was in a coma because he had protected him.
To be honest, he remembered the Alpha shielding him before the taxi hit his side.
However, that didn’t mean that his anger towards Song Sihyuk had melted completely.
Hyung is the reason why we got into an accident, after all.
"I heard what happened from Jung Han," Lee Wonjae said. "Everything is my son’s fault. So, please don’t think you’re indebted to him, Garam-ah."
Aww.
Garam almost choked on his saliva while trying to hold back his tears.
He wouldn’t have been surprised had Lee Wonjae blamed him for the accident.
Yes, his Omega father-in-law had always been supportive of him.
But Song Sihyuk was Lee Wonjae’s son, and the Alpha was in a coma now.
And, yet, his Omega father-in-law assured Garam that none of it was his fault.
Not all parents are capable of holding their children accountable.
"Thank you, Appa," Garam said, and he meant every word. "And thank you for staying with me, even though Sihyuk Hyung is in a more serious condition."
"His abeoji is there with him," Lee Wonjae explained. "Don’t worry about it. Your Alpha father-in-law doesn’t blame you either. We all know that everything is our son’s fault."
Song Sihyuk had a decent Omega father.
Garam didn’t like his Alpha father-in-law that much, but he could tell that Song Seokju wasn’t as bad as Song Sihyuk.
So, I wonder why Sihyuk Hyung grew up like that.
"Garam-ah, your friend was also taken in this hospital."
Garam gasped when he remembered that Song Sihyuk had beaten up Gong Hanseo to a pulp.
His group’s leader stood no chance against the Alpha.
And, even if Song Sihyuk didn’t attack Gong Hanseo in an ambush way, the result would have been the same.
After all, Sihyuk Hyung is just naturally stronger and more violent.
"Appa, I want to see Hanseo Hyung," Garam said in a cracked voice. "It was my fault that he got dragged into this mess..."
"You need to rest first, Garam-ah," Lee Wonjae said, and then he patted Garam’s belly gently. "Let’s wait for your doctor to check on your baby first."
***
GARAM only realized that he had fallen asleep when he woke up.
This time, it wasn’t Lee Wonjae who greeted him.
"Garam-ah, are you alright?"
"Hanseo Hyung!" Garam tried to get up, but several hands gently pushed him down again. "Hey..."
"Hyung, you shouldn’t move abruptly," Lee Eunsang scolded him in a gentle manner. "Your doctor said you need plenty of rest since your pregnancy is delicate."
Oh.
No wonder everyone was looking at him worriedly.
But ’everyone,’ Garam meant Gong Hanseo, Kwon Jigu, Finn, and Lee Eunsang.
Since he was confined in a VIP Room in the hospital, he didn’t have to worry about their privacy being invaded.
Hence, they could have a heart-to-heart conversation.
Garam looked at Gong Hanseo while tears welled up in the corners of his eyes.
He couldn’t help but feel guilty while looking at Gong Hanseo’s swollen and bruised face. In fact, their leader couldn’t even open his left eye properly.
Moreover, it was obvious that Gong Hanseo had a broken nose.
"I’m sorry, Hyung," Garam said between sobs. "Because of me..."
The two youngest— Finn and Lee Eunsang— immediately hugged Garam as if they were trying to comfort him.
"Don’t apologize, Lim Garam. This is your husband’s fault and not yours," Gong Hanseo said firmly, and then his face darkened. "Lim Garam, be honest with me. Has that bastard laid a hand on you? I’m sorry for judging his character when we haven’t even been introduced to each other properly. But I can’t help but think that he might be abusing you physically, judging by how violent he was."
To be honest, Garam totally understood Gong Hanseo’s concern.
Just because Sihyuk Hyung doesn’t hurt me physically doesn’t mean he’s not violent.
After all, there different types of violence.
"Don’t worry, Hanseo Hyung," Garam assured him. "Sihyuk Hyung doesn’t hurt me physically."
But he’s a gaslighter and a manipulator, and those are also forms of violence.
Garam didn’t say that out loud because he didn’t want his group members to worry about him even more.
And I don’t want them to think that I put my life in danger for the sake of our success.
That would only make his group members feel guilty.
"Hyung, your husband is scary," Kwon Jigu said worriedly. "You married that kind of guy to ensure our success? Now I feel more guilty..."
See?
This is what I’m talking about.
"Hyung, do you really have to stay with that kind of person?" Finn asked carefully. "We don’t need your husband’s support anymore, right? I don’t need to be in a top group. To be honest, I’d rather we start all over again as a group instead of depending on your husband’s money. I don’t want that bastard to think that he can do whatever he wants to you just because he sponsored our group, Hyung."
Aww.
I really love my members.
"Don’t worry, everyone. I have no intention of staying with Sihyuk Hyung," Garam said, letting out a sigh. "I’m divorcing him."
***
GARAM had mixed feelings while looking at the unconscious Song Sihyuk.
His husband had already been transferred to a VIP Room.
The doctors assured them that Song Sihyuk was getting better, that there was a high chance that the Alpha would wake up soon.
It’s all thanks to his Alpha genes.
"Are you sure about divorcing my son, dear?"
"Yes, Appa," Garam answered politely while nodding his head. "I’m sure Grandfather won’t complain since I’ve already conceived a child with Sihyuk Hyung. I won’t hide my baby from you. But I feel like I’m going crazy if I stay with Sihyuk Hyung as his husband."
"I understand, Garam-ah. And I’m sure my father-in-law will help you get away from my son," Lee Wonjae said, holding Garam’s hand tightly. "Like you said, my father-in-law cares about your baby. So, he’ll prioritize your safe delivery over Sihyuk’s tantrums."
Right?
That was what Garam figured out as well.
So, I decided to bring up divorce. Now that I’m pregnant, Chairman Song will listen to me. He needs my baby to preserve their fortune anyway.
"But even if Father-in-law doesn’t help you, I will," Lee Wonjae said. "I wasn’t able to help you last time because Father-in-law intervened. But, as long as he doesn’t, I’m more than capable of protecting you."
"Thank you, Appa."
"No, you don’t have to thank me for that. You’re carrying my grandson in your womb. This is the least thing I can do for both of you."
Aww.
Garam was about to thank his Omega father-in-law, but he abruptly stopped when he felt a chill down his spine.
Someone was staring at him coldly.
When he turned to his side, he was shocked when he saw Song Sihyuk looking at him intently.
Oh, Hyung is awake.
But the way Song Sihyuk looked at Garam was strange— it was cold and distant.
Was the Alpha angry?
The nerve of this bastard to be mad at me when he put me and our baby in danger...
"Sihyuk-ah!" Lee Wonjae cried when he finally realized that Song Sihyuk was already awake. "Son, are you alright? How are you feeling?"
"Appa..." Song Sihyuk said in a weak voice, still glaring at Garam. It was as if he were glaring at Garam because he couldn’t move an inch yet, except for his mouth. "Who is that person?"
What?
Garam was shocked.
Sihyuk Hyung can’t recognize me?
***
MEMORY LOSS.
Garam returned to his VIP Room (he still hadn’t been discharged yet) in shock.
The doctors were still checking on Song Sihyuk’s condition, so Lee Wonjae couldn’t leave Song Sihyuk’s side.
Sihyuk Hyung has amnesia?
To be honest, Garam didn’t know what to feel about that.
Of course, he was worried about Song Sihyuk because having amnesia meant his condition was worse than they thought.
But, on the other hand, he was relieved.
If Sihyuk Hyung doesn’t remember me anymore, then...
"Garam Oppa."
Hmm?
Garam lifted his head and found Mija, the kid shaman, standing in front of him.
I was told the kid would visit me, but why do I feel something ominous coming from this child?
"You’re here, Mija-ya."
"Pack your things, Garam Oppa," Mija said in a serious tone. "It’s about time you ran away from this family."
To say that Garam was shocked would be an understatement.
I need to run away?
Oh, why didn’t Garam think of doing that before?
***
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