The Time-Limited Baby Doctor Doesn’t Hide The Fact That She’s A Genius - Chapter 116

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The Terminal Baby Physician Doesn’t Hide Being a Genius

 

Chapter 116

 

My eyes widened as if they might tear.

 

“What, what did you say?”

 

I unconsciously leaned my body forward. And then I realized too late. Glass shards were still floating in the air.

 

‘Oh no…!’

 

My body had already tilted forward. If not for the hand that stopped my body before that, the glass shards would have grazed my cheek.

 

The man was holding me with a bewildered expression. I looked at the man once, then looked at Jeok Yunha again.

 

I didn’t even have time to say thank you.

 

“What do you mean by that?! Tell me quickly.”

 

Hei Ayan, that child should definitely be spending stable days during this time period.

 

Hei Jihye was a character who would betray Hei Birang later, but now wasn’t that time.

 

‘There should definitely be more than a year left, right?’

 

I thought carefully. I hadn’t forgotten about the chain reaction butterfly effects that followed when things differed from the original story.

 

I just thought it hadn’t affected anything since there had been no incidents related to Ayan’s dwelling yet.

 

‘If there was an event that influenced this, it must be…’

 

I recalled the trial that had been held in front of the Family Head’s Palace. Uncle proving there that he was showing signs of recovery too.

 

The only thing that could have caused a butterfly effect was definitely this incident.

 

‘In the original story, Uncle only started getting better after Ayan had grown up a bit.’

 

Looking at just the results, I could guess.

 

Hei Birang starts showing improvement publicly, and the very young physician who treated him begins to attract attention.

 

In this situation, the Family Head ignored all procedures and immediately sent epidemic treatment support with a high-level title, and even had a private audience upon return?

 

What if it looked to others like she was trying to give the successor position?

 

‘Of course, in reality, the Family Head hasn’t even confirmed the successor position – she told me to prove my health and presence by staying alive for the next 5 years.’

 

But people couldn’t know this.

 

They viewed the Family Head’s outward actions as favoritism and caused trouble out of anxiety.

 

It was most likely Third Aunt, Hei Gyera. If it had been Hei Haran’s doing, it would have been carried out more secretly.

 

If that person had stepped forward, Ayan would have already disappeared without a trace to somewhere else.

 

“Confinement, you said? Nothing else? Surely not violence or…”

 

“Oh, oh my. Please calm down, Baby Physician.”

 

Jeok Yunha raised both hands.

 

“Wow, seeing the baby who stayed calm even when blood shot up like a fountain get flustered makes me flustered too. Don’t worry.”

 

She said she had looked into it because she was also worried, and Jeok Yunha had confirmed very clearly that there was no violence.

 

She had even confirmed that the confinement period wasn’t very long.

 

It seemed that Hei Birang showing improvement was indeed the turning point.

 

“I checked thoroughly just in case, so don’t worry. Even now, my person is stationed there.”

 

“…Thank you. I won’t forget this kindness.”

 

“I wonder. Will it match what Baby Physician has given me?”

 

Jeok Yunha smiled brightly.

 

“Seeing how pale you’ve become, they must be someone precious to you?”

 

Yes, they are precious. Someone I can’t do without in this life.

 

And if their fate changed because of me, I have a duty to guarantee that child’s solid path.

 

“Yes, it’s a child I must take responsibility for.”

 

I deliberately expressed that fact in words. I wanted to strengthen my resolve once more through them.

 

Because I’m going home.

 

“….”

 

Unlike before, Jeok Yunha made a subtle expression after hearing my words. I couldn’t tell why.

 

“I’m planning to go there soon, no, as quickly as possible. Can you prepare for me? Even just a map would be fine.”

 

“Of course I can. I’ll have everything perfectly prepared, so just contact me.”

 

Jeok Yunha hesitated, then reached out and lightly placed her hand on my shoulder. She seemed to be choosing her words.

 

“…I understand why your Dad and Uncle say such things.”

 

“What do you mean?”

 

I was puzzled. If it was Dad, it must have been something he said before losing his memory, but had he said something separately to Jeok Yunha?

 

However, Jeok Yunha seemed to decide not to say, and just smiled refreshingly.

 

“Being a Family Head is difficult, isn’t it?”

 

Then she said again that she’d prepare quickly, so contact her anytime.

 

* * *

 

While Hei Biyu was away for a moment.

 

Jeok Yunha deliberately guided the child to go alone to another room, saying the premium medicinal materials that Hei Biyu had requested earlier had arrived.

 

‘Though I didn’t think she’d actually go alone.’

 

Hei Biyu, who naturally thought she’d go with her Dad, told Hei Bihu to stay here.

 

‘Dad! Dad, please stay here.’

 

Though it was phrased as a suggestion, it was closer to a request or command. True to her profession of dealing with people, Jeok Yunha noticed the subtle change.

 

“Not trusted anymore, I see? Or… has the love diminished?”

 

“….”

 

Hei Bihu’s sharp eyes turned toward Jeok Yunha. She whistled inwardly.

 

‘Wow, I barely scratched the surface?’

 

Look how immediate that reaction was.

 

‘This side doesn’t seem to have changed much though.’

 

No. His way of speaking was a little different.

 

How surprised she was when he said something like ‘if it’s not rude’ just moments ago?

 

If it hadn’t been for Hei Biyu, she almost would have asked ‘Who are you?’

 

‘Should I scratch a little more?’

 

Though they hadn’t known each other for long, Jeok Yunha had grown attached to the child.

 

How should I put it, she evoked a subtle wistfulness. Even though we couldn’t possibly have memories together, it felt like non-existent memories were surfacing.

 

Sometimes she found herself being cautious around the child, as if she had done something terribly wrong.

 

From the moment she saved Tak Minjae, the child had been a lifelong benefactor. However, she felt emotions different from that.

 

The desire to maintain a long relationship.

 

It wasn’t simply because the child was capable.

 

“You know what? Children’s eyes are very honest. And our Baby Physician’s eyes are so big, aren’t they? Even when trying to hide, some things are visible.”

 

Jeok Yunha tapped her own eyes and grinned.

 

“Things like wounds of the heart.”

 

This must be why she couldn’t look away. Despite having such capable and amazing Dad, Uncle, and Uncle.

 

What could be the problem with a child who seemed anxious despite being loved?

 

“Hey there, legendary former assassin. Shall I teach you how to become a beloved dad?”

 

Hei Bihu stared intently at Jeok Yunha. His face was unreadable—whether he was glaring or just had a cold expression.

 

“…What’s the price?”

 

Jeok Yunha grinned. Watching her, Hei Bihu spoke as if complaining.

 

“But you’re not even a dad yourself, are you?”

 

“Oh my, I have so many good dad examples around me. Aren’t you curious?”

 

“…The price.”

 

Jeok Yunha laughed loudly.

 

At least it was fortunate that the child had a proper dad, or an adult trying to become one?

 

Not knowing the truth, Jeok Yunha said to the man.

 

“…Fine. So what I’m saying is…”

 

* * *

 

“I have to leave.”

 

The next day. I met with the Chief Administrator and other retainers from the Main Hall and received the finalized documents and ledgers for transferring the Eastern Wing’s ‘estate.’

 

‘With this, all buildings, libraries, gardens, and land corresponding to the Eastern Wing… all come under the ownership of Hei Biyu Physician, and this is a token of what has been given to you.’

 

The Chief Administrator saying this had a displeased expression. His face showed he was wondering what use this vast yet completely useless land could possibly serve.

 

Now he was making an effort to hide his expression and read the situation, which was rather amusing.

 

‘Ahem, the Family Head has very high expectations for you, Physician… I’ve been told to support you with whatever you need, whether medicinal materials or books.’

 

‘…Is that so?’

 

‘Ah, but please keep this conversation confidential…’

 

This bat-like human. He’s still watching out for First Aunt, isn’t he?

 

I only smiled without answering. The Family Head’s promise must have been significant, as the Chief Administrator didn’t press for an answer and withdrew.

 

Right after the Chief Administrator and retainer disappeared, I held the documents in my hand and recalled my private meeting with the Family Head.

 

‘Contract, yes. As part of the contract conditions, I’ll grant what you desire. You said you wanted disciplinary action, right?’

 

Right after the Family Head said this, I stayed there a bit longer and asked her one question.

 

I had hesitated whether to ask or not, but it was a question that inevitably slipped out through the gap.

 

‘Family Head, do you know anything about Dad’s illness?’

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