Emergency Instinct - Chapter 72

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When he checked the screen, it was Mother.

Tae-jun, who had been frightened thinking it was a message from Ji-an saying she couldn’t go out due to an urgent patient, pressed the call button with relief.

“Yes, Mother.”

-Did you meet the doctor? Everything’s fine, right?

“Yes. No problems.”

When Mother first heard news of his accident, she was greatly shocked.

After learning the entire process of the incident, she even fell ill for a while. She blamed herself for everything, even shedding tears over arranging the blind date after being deceived by Cha Bo-kyung.

Even when he said it wasn’t her fault, her heart wasn’t easily comforted.

There was no more opposition to marriage, nor any pressure.

She stepped back, saying she would leave everything to his will.

And she even met Ji-an to apologize directly.

Perhaps there was something that connected between women.

While his ribs were healing, Ji-an and Mother grew rapidly closer.

When he asked why, they laughed saying it was their secret. Sometimes Ji-an seemed to like Mother more than him, making him jealous.

-Then, bring Ji-an and come home today? Let’s all eat together. Mom is making…

“No.”

Tae-jun firmly refused.

It was truly grateful that Mother no longer opposed and cherished Ji-an more than anyone.

But that was as far as it went. Wasn’t the problem that Ji-an was already spending too much time with Mother?

He had compromised until now, but not anymore. Especially not today. Absolutely not.

-Then, will you come tomorrow? I thought you said it was your day off.

“No. Ji-an is too busy meeting me.”

-Tae-jun, what’s that supposed to… Are you perhaps today…

“I’m hanging up.”

Tae-jun ended the call without listening further.

This was the day he had waited a month for.

No one could stop him. Absolutely no interference of any kind was possible.

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[Tonight’s the night.]

Along with Tae-jun’s message, an X-ray photo arrived.

Ji-an looked at the screen and chuckled.

“Wow, it healed really well.”

It was a handsome rib bone curved in a beautiful line.

This man wasn’t just handsome in his visible face, but even his invisible skeleton was consistently attractive. Even though she had already confirmed the results through his chart, seeing it again on her phone screen made her smile once more.

Then, a link that came with the photo caught her eye.

What’s this?

Ji-an, who clicked it carelessly, opened her eyes wide.

It was a flight ticket to Fukuoka, Japan, departing from Gimpo at 10 PM tonight.

When did he book this?

Immediately, the ‘yakiniku restaurant’ he had mentioned wanting to visit together next time flashed through her mind like lightning.

No way. Is he really suggesting we go to Fukuoka tonight to eat yakiniku?

She had promised to grant one thing he wanted to do once his ribs healed. Today was exactly ‘the day to fulfill that promise.’

She had prepared herself mentally quite firmly. Even so, being flustered was unavoidable.

So that’s why he asked if I had a passport recently.

She had shown it to him when he said he was curious and wanted to see a photo, but she never expected it to come back like this.

‘A day trip is possible, but while we’re at it, let’s stay one night and enjoy hot springs too.’

Thump thump.

As his casually mentioned words came to mind, her heart suddenly beat like a drum.

Are we really going?

Actually, she had been particularly pushing Tae-jun away because she was conscious of the hospital staff’s attention. Of course, feeling sorry, Ji-an had cleared her schedule for tomorrow.

Since he kept emphasizing ‘that night,’ she had also anticipated spending the next day with him.

Even so, she never expected it to be on this scale.

At first, she was flustered. But soon, unexpected excitement rushed in.

It was truly rare free time to spend with him.

Fortunately, Mother was now staying at a nursing facility, so she didn’t need to be by her side constantly.

Mother had finally completed hospital treatment and was discharged two weeks ago.

There were no other aftereffects. However, Mother, who thought she would be able to walk like before immediately, still showed no improvement.

But it was certain she would eventually walk without a cane, and until then she needed help, so Mother entered a nursing facility upon discharge.

Volunteer Kim Jeong-suk, no, whose real identity was Song Jeong-suk, Tae-jun’s mother, had helped.

How surprised she was when she first learned that woman was Tae-jun’s mother.

Knowing what Grandmother had done, she tried to apologize first.

But instead, that woman took Ji-an’s hand first and bowed her head.

‘I’m sorry. I’m really sorry. I guess I have no eye for people even at this age.’

‘No, I’m the one who’s sorry. I heard about what Grandmother did.’

‘How is that Dr. Hong Ji-an’s fault? I’ve forgotten all about it. I’m more sorry. I was the cause. I introduced Tae-jun without knowing Cha Bo-kyung had approached him with a plan.’

‘The person who deliberately deceived is at fault, not the person who was deceived. Chairman’s Wife, you don’t need to feel guilty.’

‘Oh my, you speak so beautifully too. And please feel comfortable calling me. You can call me Mother.’

Contrary to her worries, Song Jeong-suk became a reliable ally for Ji-an. Thanks to her wide connections and long volunteer work, it was true that they were able to place Mother in a good facility through the Hanyeong Foundation.

She often sent homemade snacks to the hospital, and Ji-an could see where Tae-jun’s affectionate nature, despite appearing cold, had originated.

The Cha Bo-kyung incident was resolved quite quickly.

However, as what happened that day spread, Ji-an and Tae-jun’s relationship became known within the hospital.

It was inevitable. The hospitalized Tae-jun had openly shown it.

Actually, she had practically lived in his hospital room, so she had nothing to say.

Officially, that day’s accident and malicious comments were concluded as terrorism by Cha Bo-kyung, who was jealous of Ji-an.

Since Cha Bo-kyung’s reputation had never been good to begin with, the atmosphere was generally sympathetic toward Ji-an.

What caught people’s attention most was Tae-jun’s courtship, as he no longer intended to hide it. When rumors spread that they were dating, Tae-jun became even more uninhibited.

However, Ji-an was so embarrassed for a while that she couldn’t lift her face. She was too conscious of not only her colleagues but also the professors’ attention.

So as she became more careful with her actions, Tae-jun might have felt a little disappointed.

Right. That’s why today she decided to unconditionally do everything he wanted.

Since Ji-an herself felt excited and thrilled, she planned to follow willingly.

Ji-an quickly entered a prescription into the chart for the mild abdominal pain patient she had just seen.

Less than 30 minutes remained until the end of her shift. She would definitely leave on time today no matter what.

It was her first trip with Tae-jun.

She should stop by her lodging to pack necessary things.

Actually, she had bought underwear through online shopping recently.

Though she bought it herself, the moment she opened it, her face burned so much. She hadn’t even worn it yet, but she was already embarrassed.

But the day Tae-jun was so looking forward to would surely be the day to confirm he was completely healthy.

This much effort was naturally what she should do as his girlfriend.

Actually, she had also practiced abstinence along with Tae-jun.

Tonight, she would definitely receive proper compensation.

It was when Ji-an clenched her fist.

A new intern stretched and approached, asking.

“Doctor! Why are there no patients today?”

Instantly, all the medical staff sitting at the station glared at the intern.

Please, shut your mouth!

The moment she wanted to shout. The intern obliviously added one more comment.

“I think this is a first since I started working. A day as quiet as today.”

Damn it!

Ji-an squeezed her eyes shut and checked the time.

29 minutes until the end of her shift.

Please, let’s just hold on a little longer.

No, I’m too anxious for this.

It would be better to leave early instead…

Ring ring ring! Ring ring ring!

Cutting off her last thought, an ominous call rang out loudly.

“TA patient emergency set. Arriving in 10 minutes.”

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