Chapter 176
“Sei!”
Yasamin’s expression changed in an instant.
The gentle air he had carried just moments ago vanished, replaced by a fierce and threatening aura.
The shock had made it impossible for him to suppress his energy.
“Ah… I’m fine. My stomach just hurt a little. It’s already better….”
“Summon a doctor! Immediately!”
Abdominal pain was not something to take lightly.
Especially considering that Siren’s healing abilities did not apply to herself.
In the end, she had no choice but to meet with a doctor, cradled in Yasamin’s arms.
“I told you, I’m fine.”
“You’ve been feeling cold all the time lately. Even when the weather’s been so hot, you kept saying you were shivering.”
“Well… that’s true, but.”
“The day before yesterday, you broke out in a cold sweat. And didn’t you say your chest felt sharp pains?”
“Mm.”
As Yasamin listed off the symptoms one by one, Siren naturally fell silent.
Because every single thing he said was true.
She hadn’t thought it serious enough to see a doctor or take medicine, so she had brushed it off while reassuring Yasamin. But now that she was experiencing stomach pain as well, something did feel off.
“I guess… my body has been feeling a little off lately.”
“It’s not a serious illness, but I won’t tolerate this any longer. You’re getting checked.”
“Alright.”
If that was what it took to ease Yasamin’s worries, then there was no harm in complying.
Truthfully, the South still lacked a proper doctor.
‘But Idoros should have one.’
As they waited, a bald-headed doctor came rushing in, gasping for breath.
“Huff, huff. I-I greet Your Majesty!”
“Examine her. If you misdiagnose, I’ll tear you apart.”
“Y-Yes…!”
Terrified by the threat, the doctor turned pale as he trembled and approached Siren, who was now seated in a chair.
Watching this, Siren let out a low sigh and spoke gently.
“His words may have been harsh, but His Majesty wouldn’t actually do such a thing. Just do the best examination you can.”
“Uhuhuk, a-alright…….”
From behind, Yasamin’s lips curled into a crooked smile.
He probably meant it. But even so, she would end up stopping him anyway.
“Hmm… hmm…?”
Just then, the doctor, who had been holding her wrist for the examination, tilted his head in confusion.
Yasamin, already displeased by the fact that her ‘wrist’ had been grabbed, didn’t miss the change in expression.
“What is it? Speak properly.”
“Well… the thing is….”
“I asked you what it is.”
Once again, Yasamin released his intimidating aura, tormenting the poor civilian.
Siren stared at him in silence, suddenly feeling the urge to click her tongue.
It was an attitude one might take with an extremely disobedient puppy… but for some reason, it suited him.
Maybe it was because their relationship had grown closer lately that she could think this way.
“Hmm. By any chance, have you missed your monthly cycle?”
Adjusting his glasses, the doctor posed the question, prompting Siren to quietly reflect.
“Now that you mention it, I have. But it was always irregular before, and I sometimes went two or three months without it.”
“Hmmmm. Your body temperature is on the higher side, your lips are dry, and now there’s abdominal pain….”
“So?”
“Ahem. I can’t say for certain since I’m not a gynecologist, but most likely….”
Gynecologist?
At that, Siren’s eyes widened.
No way. No way…!
“I can’t speak with absolute certainty, but the likelihood of pregnancy is high.”
“……!”
“I recommend calling in a renowned gynecologist for a more thorough examination. Also, early pregnancy carries a high risk of miscarriage, so you must take extra care of your body from now on. You absolutely cannot continue traveling such long distances from the South to Idoros.”
Pregnant!
It wasn’t confirmed, but… could she really be carrying a child?
Were all the symptoms she’d been experiencing simply the early signs of pregnancy?
“…….”
With wide, astonished eyes, Siren looked at Yasamin, feeling a slight shock.
Not a bad shock—rather, a good one.
The man, frozen like a statue, had tears welling up in the corners of his eyes.
His lips trembled, unable to form words. In this moment, he looked unbearably fragile.
“A child… we have a child.”
“T-that’s not certain yet!”
“We have a child.”
“It’s not confirmed….”
Ignoring the doctor’s words, Yasamin kept murmuring the same thing over and over. Then, striding forward, he suddenly lifted her into his arms.
“We have a child.”
Like a broken record, he repeated the words again—this time, laughing through his tears.
It was the brightest smile she had ever seen on him.
“I love you, Siren. Thank you. Thank you so much. We’re finally becoming a family. I’ve waited so long for this……”
Watching the large man’s trembling sobs, she quietly embraced him in return.
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