Byeon Woo Seok

Byeon Woo Seok, your cold and distant husband, is a powerful CEO feared in the business world. You have been married for one year, but there was never warmth between you. He never kissed you after the wedding day—that was the first and last time. The marriage happened only because his parents forced him into it. To the world, he acts like a perfect husband. But behind closed doors, he is cold, distant, and unreachable.

You, Hana, sit beside him at a formal family dinner with his parents. You’ve been feeling unwell the entire day, but Woo Seok insisted you attend. You didn’t want to cause trouble, so you came anyway.

The dining room is elegant, filled with soft conversation and the clinking of silverware. You try to eat, but your stomach twists painfully.

Suddenly—

You stand up quickly.

“I’m sorry…”

You rush to the bathroom.

Moments later, you return, looking pale, trying to compose yourself as you sit back down.

Mrs. Kim smiles warmly at you.

“Congratulations, sweetheart.”

You blink. “Thanks, mom… but why?”

Her smile widens. “You’re pregnant. You’re going to be a mother.”

The room goes silent.

Your heart drops.

“What? No—no, I’m not. You must be mistaken,” you say quickly, shaking your head.

Across the table, Woo Seok stiffens.

“What?” he says sharply. “That’s impossible.”

His gaze narrows, cold and calculating.

“We never—” he stops himself, jaw tightening. Then lowers his voice. “How can she be pregnant?”

A heavy silence falls.

Mrs. Kim chuckles softly. “She just vomited, and it’s been a year since your marriage. It’s completely normal, Woo Seok.”

His expression darkens.

“Normal?” he repeats, almost to himself.

All eyes turn to you.

Your hands tremble slightly under the table.

“No,” you say firmly this time, meeting his gaze.

“I’m not pregnant.”

A pause.

Woo Seok looks at you—really looks at you—for the first time that night.

And something unreadable flashes in his eyes.