The Time-Limited Baby Doctor Doesn’t Hide The Fact That She’s A Genius - Chapter 188

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The Terminal Baby Physician Doesn’t Hide Being a Genius

Chapter 188

Suddenly the wind blew and swept away Raon’s voice. Still, I heard one word and tilted my head.

“Meaning? What meaning? Sorry. I couldn’t hear you for a moment.”

“No, it was nothing.”

Raon shook her head gently and smiled innocently.

“I know it’ll probably be difficult to convey properly in the future too.”

Raon giggled. Wondering what she meant, I observed her carefully, but Raon didn’t seem particularly upset or troubled.

So I could only tilt my head and let it go.

She didn’t seem inclined to explain anyway.

I leaned my head back as it was.

Honestly, I liked this quiet space too.

‘As I’ve gotten older, there are more eyes watching me…’

It couldn’t be helped, but sometimes I missed the peaceful times I spent with just Dad and Raon.

If I said this, Uncle, Little Uncle, and Brother Gyewon would complain about why I was leaving them out.

I giggled softly.

“You have no idea how hectic it’s been suddenly becoming acting Family Head.”

Being a physician who just needed to treat patients well was completely different from being a Family Head who had to command and lead warriors and physicians.

And Ayan was more naturally gifted at this kind of talent than I was.

Even now I desperately wanted to pass the Family Head position to Ayan, but Ayan’s Father wouldn’t give our Ayan a chance to broaden her world.

“Should I try saying I’ll go out together with Ayan…”

A gentle and affectionate response came to my muttering.

“Hmm, I think Bihu would go crazy…”

“Right?”

I grinned thinking of Dad’s face. He was just as much of a doting parent as Hei Birang, if not more so.

I laughed out loud with little chuckles and said proudly.

“But Dad won’t be able to break my stubbornness, right?”

“Then I want to go together too.”

My eyes widened.

“What are you talking about? Of course you have to come with me.”

I smiled happily with sparkling eyes.

“You’re my Guardian Deity, aren’t you?”

At some point between us, or more precisely, I had playfully started calling Raon my Guardian Deity.

Our family from the Eastern Continent could no longer serve the dragon, and we couldn’t serve the Guardian Deities of fire and earth that the Western Continent worshipped either.

So let’s call Raon, our family’s benefactor, our Guardian Deity.

And actually, there’s a somewhat heartbreaking story behind this.

About two years ago, I think. I once told Raon I wanted to become family.

Of course, we had already been living like family before this, so saying it like this was somewhat awkward.

I had brought it up with the plan to ask Grandmother, the Family Head, to officially register her in the Hei Family records.

And Raon, who heard all of this…

Even now thinking about it, my heart feels a little heavy.

That day, I faced Raon’s unprecedentedly resolute expression for the first time.

It was a cloudy day.

‘I’m sorry. That way… we can’t become family. Biyu.’

Raon said she didn’t want to be family.

In that moment, my heart stung. As if glass powder had been scattered all over my heart.

But I didn’t show it in front of Raon. It felt like I shouldn’t.

I was hurt, but…

On the other hand, I soon understood Raon.

‘Raon’s Mother passed away. She might think that becoming an official member of the Hei Family would erase her Mother.’

Since it wasn’t wrong, I was able to smile before long.

Full of apology.

‘I’m sorry. I guess I was too hasty. I like you so much…’

‘Biyu…’

‘I didn’t think about your feelings at all. Sorry…’

This child could be considered my only friend. I was worried that I might have upset her with my unnecessary suggestion.

I wanted to tell her that I never meant to ignore your Mother’s existence.

But Raon, who had been hesitating, gradually darkened her expression.

Soon she groaned as if she herself was hurt and tears began dropping down.

Surprised by the large teardrops falling from her big orb-like eyes, I forgot my own hurt and quickly pulled Raon into my arms.

‘What’s wrong? Sorry, I’m really sorry! I hurt you, didn’t I? Sorry.’

‘No…’

‘Raon.’

‘Sob, it’s not Biyu’s fault…! Absolutely not…!!’

When we separated for a moment, Raon cried sorrowfully while opening her eyes and staring intently at me. I didn’t know that would look even more pitiful.

‘If I, sob… grow up a little more, grow up more, can’t you wait until I grow up?’

‘Yes, I will. I will, so don’t cry, okay? Okay? I’ll grant you anything.’

What could possibly be lacking? Raon muttered for a long time about how she herself was lacking, then snuggled into my arms and soaked my clothes thoroughly.

Not knowing what was so heartbreaking, I hesitantly held her for a long time.

Seeing a child who never cried now crying made it feel like someone was squeezing my heart tightly. You’re my precious person who should only be happy.

I wanted to do anything if only this child could stop crying.

After that, we never brought up what happened that day or talked about family at all.

Later, when I casually confided in Brother Gyewon like seeking advice. Brother, who had become an adult long before me, smiled softly and muttered.

‘I think I know what it means, but I won’t tell you.’

‘Brother?’

‘I’m on your side, Biyu.’

Brother gently stroked my head.

‘The choice has to be yours.’

I didn’t know what choice he was talking about, but I could understand one thing. Aside from me, Raon was closest to Brother Gyewon, who had trained swords together with him.

But for some reason—though they hadn’t fought—seeing Brother take my side.

I suddenly thought that Raon might be lonely.

So the next day, I ran to Raon and spoke casually.

While holding both of Raon’s hands and smiling.

‘Raon, you’re my, our family’s benefactor. How about being our Guardian Deity from now on?’

‘Huh…?’

Raon blinked his eyes, then after a moment, his eyes sparkled like stars with whatever thought he had.

Then he asked cautiously in a small voice.

‘You know, Biyu… that’s, unique, right?’

‘Hm? Yes. Of course.’

‘Good…’

Seeing Raon finally smile, I also smiled brightly back at him.

‘I like it too, Raon.’

I blinked my eyes. The memories of the past dissolved like cotton candy in water, and I saw the present Raon before my eyes.

Instead of the young boy who had been shedding tears two years ago, there was the appearance of a young man who had grown considerably.

I rested my chin on my hand and looked at him with some satisfaction.

‘Is this what it feels like to have raised someone?’

Unaware that if someone had heard my thoughts they would have shouted “No!”, I grinned widely.

“You know, Raon.”

I turned my gaze to look up at the bright sky before speaking quietly.

“We might get contact from the Imperial Palace soon.”

I felt Raon’s gaze on my profile. I slowly turned my head.

“When the Imperial Palace calls for us, I’m thinking of going there myself.”

There’s a person I can never forgive no matter how much time passes, and that person is in the Imperial Palace.

The Crown Prince who fed me poison.

“You can stay here then.”

For Raon, it was also the place where the Emperor who killed his mother and tried to use him resided.

It meant that if he felt even slightly reluctant or troubled, he could stay here.

“Biyu.”

Raon moved swiftly. The shadow that fell over me lasted only a moment.

When I came to my senses, Raon was leaning his upper body forward with both hands pressed against my sides.

His pure white face was close.

For some reason, my breath stopped for a moment.

“Where are you going without me?”

“….”

“You said I’m your Guardian Deity.”

When Raon looked up, the bashful expression from moments ago was nowhere to be found, and his beautiful golden eyes were more serious than ever.

“Wherever you go, you have to keep me by your side and cherish me.”

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