The Time-Limited Baby Doctor Doesn’t Hide The Fact That She’s A Genius - Chapter 207

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The Terminal Baby Physician Doesn’t Hide Being a Genius

Chapter 207

Hm?

I blinked my eyes.

‘Why do I feel like I saved someone from drowning only to be asked where their bundle went.’

It must be my imagination.

I cleared my throat with a cough. I needed a moment to gather my thoughts while looking at the Shaman who seemed blunt yet somehow anxious and dissatisfied upon waking up.

The few days while the man was asleep had also been a time of many internal changes for me.

After all, I had blown away the lingering attachment that had been stuck like a thumbtack like smoke.

The letter the Shaman asked about was what he had left for me to read after finishing our conversation in the room.

‘Please take this.’

‘These are things the Imperial Palace is currently gathering in secret.’

I had kept it safe, but honestly hadn’t read it yet.

“Right. I was so busy I forgot to read it.”

Then the Shaman burst into quiet laughter. I tilted my head. It was the first time the man who had been tense showed such a relaxed, comfortable laugh.

After chuckling for quite a while, he finally spoke in a somewhat gentler voice.

“Please make sure to read it. There are also Wolfsbane’s secrets in there that I didn’t mention. Ah, and the Imperial Palace’s current schemes as well.”

“Hm…?”

I crossed my arms, not understanding.

“Why are you giving me such information, no. More than that, you just casually handed over something like that?”

It was a bit absurd.

I had come as a physician to explain his progress, things to be careful of going forward, and explain his medicine.

The patient is confusing the physician.

While I was bewildered, the man looked at me with a much more peaceful expression, as if he had sorted something out.

“Family Head. I know this will be really sudden, but could I say just one thing?”

…What is he trying to say?

“What is it. Go ahead.”

Over the past few days, the debris that seemed to block my throat had almost disappeared, so I could answer comfortably.

No, should I not have answered like that?

“I like you.”

My eyes widened at those words that echoed through the quiet room.

– Oh my.

I unconsciously looked into the air. The Shaman couldn’t see her, but there was one more person here.

Mother was covering her mouth with her hand. Her eyes were sparkling.

– My goodness, how interesting…!

…Mother, didn’t you say we should stop the treatment earlier?

I shook my head inwardly and shifted my gaze.

“…Even though you warned me, this is really sudden.”

Right, isn’t this too sudden? What does this even mean, coming out of nowhere?

“Yes. It really is.”

The Shaman also seemed to know this, rubbing the back of his neck somewhat awkwardly.

“The dream was another world. I won’t deny that I fell into it while forgetting the pain of illness I felt in reality.”

The Shaman tapped the bed lightly. A habit of tapping things. It was also a habit of his that I was familiar with.

“In there, I couldn’t help but love the Physician who seemed pessimistic yet was devoted, kind, and righteous.”

He lowered his head and smiled slightly. It was a deep, low, quiet sound.

“It was irresistible.”

“That’s unfortunate. That person isn’t here.”

I answered without uncrossing my arms. It was the truth. The appearance from my third life wouldn’t remain anywhere within me.

Thanks to Dad, Mother, and my family members and Raon.

“Yes. That’s right.”

The Man looked at my face. Rather than looking at me, it was more like groping for something.

“So I just wanted to say it once. Also….”

The Shaman, who had hesitated for a moment, continued speaking.

“Because I saw that person in your selfless treatment, and was drawn to you.”

It was a blunt, direct statement. A voice with a slightly trembling end. I raised my eyes.

I could feel Mother holding her breath.

Certainly, the Shaman’s current appearance was most similar to how he looked when I remembered traveling with him.

I looked at the ceiling once.

Now that it’s been revealed that our falling out was due to someone’s interference. That it was his fault, yet not the fault of any of us.

There might be a way to erase that misunderstanding and reconnect.

I remained silent for a long time before speaking.

“I’ll count that as a confession.”

“….”

“I’m sorry, but I can’t accept it.”

This would be the same even if the him from my third life came back directly.

“I’m not that person from the dream either. And I….”

As I was about to answer, strangely, a face came to mind. My mouth opened slightly.

After a brief moment, I quickly continued speaking calmly.

“I am Family Head Hei Biyu, and I will continue to live well. Happily.”

So I cannot become the wandering Physician Hei Biyu.

At my polite rejection, the Man quietly accepted it. As if he already knew it wouldn’t work out anyway.

“Yes, I apologize for saying something inappropriate.”

Having become somewhat more comfortable, he returned to his politely respectful demeanor and bowed to me.

“And thank you so much for treating me… And please make sure to check the letter I gave you.”

“Alright.”

I got up from my seat. Now that the Shaman had opened his eyes, I just needed to finish explaining and get back to work.

I informed the Shaman of the precautions. And I finished conveying the proper method of taking the medicine.

“Family Head.”

The Shaman stopped me as I was about to leave without hesitation.

“There’s something weighing on my mind.”

The moment he said this, I saw Mother heading toward the door for some reason.

There seemed to be only one reason why Mother would go to the door.

‘She must sense Dad’s presence.’

Dad was definitely coming.

With perfect timing, the Shaman lowered his voice very, very quietly and spoke softly.

“Your terminal illness, by any chance…”

“Shh.”

A deep resonating voice like an echo in a cave pierced my ears.

I covered my mouth with my index finger and smiled wickedly. Glancing over, Mother didn’t seem to have heard.

It was quiet enough that only I could hear it.

In the past, I had told the Shaman everything. So he who had the dream would know too.

“Let’s keep that as a secret between just you and me for now.”

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“Hey, so when can I start beating that guy up?”

Five days had passed since the Shaman stayed here for treatment. That meant two days had passed since he regained consciousness after fainting.

Little Uncle followed me around persistently, being annoying. He said he had me bring that bastard here to investigate his wrongdoings and beat him up.

From what I could see, this man just didn’t like the Shaman. He was definitely doing this because he knew I wouldn’t stand for him hitting a patient.

“Our Dad is staying quiet, so why is Little Uncle making a fuss?”

“Hah. Brother is staying quiet? Does it look that way to you?”

“…Isn’t he?”

Hei Birang chuckled. As if he found it very amusing.

“Your Dad lives in the tree in front of that guy’s sickroom these days.”

“…”

“By the way, he’s there at night too.”

I was speechless.

“…Wait, how did Little Uncle know?”

“Because I went there at night too.”

I shook my head at Uncle who spoke so confidently.

“Use that dedication to understand Ayan’s feelings. Then you’d be more loved.”

“Damn it, you’re trying to lecture me about sending her to the Conflict Zone, right? No matter how many times you say it, absolutely not.”

“Yes, yes. Keep being hated.”

Walking diligently, I arrived in front of the office. Since Hei Birang was trying to follow me into the office, I called Raon to chase him away.

“Raon, escort him far away. Make sure he can never come near again.”

“Yes, Family Head!”

Raon raised his voice as if keeping time with the beat. Hei Birang looked like he was going crazy with injustice, but there was nothing he could do about it and was helplessly pushed away.

I was chuckling quietly while watching Hei Birang being pushed to the end of the corner.

Someone came running from the opposite corridor.

“F-Family Head, Family Head! Family Head!”

It was the Chief Administrator. He was a clever person I had newly selected when Grandmother stepped down and I succeeded as Family Head.

For some reason, he looked completely frantic.

“Th-this is serious. No. Huff. Hah.”

“What’s wrong?”

The Chief Administrator, who had barely managed to catch his breath, shouted calmly.

“Someone from the Imperial Palace has come!”

“What?”

My face became a little serious. For what reason? The first thing that came to mind was a summons related to the Advanced Physician position.

But there was still time left for that.

“Well, the Imperial Envoy said to convey this message.”

Only those with permission could enter the Family Head’s Palace. So the Imperial Envoy asked to relay this message from outside.

“He knows that my ‘precious second son’ is here, so he must take him away…!”

I felt a presence hesitate behind me. At the corner of my eye, I saw a back that had stiffened rigidly.

It was Raon.

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