✔️ [Jaerosé] Because of our child

Chapter 16: Her way of thanking him

Jaehyun and Chaeyoung registered for their marriage a couple of days later. There was no banquet, no guests, only the two of them turning up at the Registry of Marriage to sign the papers, followed by a simple dinner with Jaehyun's family.

Jaehyun's family was initially against the idea as they felt that they should do a proper wedding ceremony to welcome Chaeyoung into the family, just like how they welcomed Jennie into the family.

However, Jaehyun knew Chaeyoung would likely be uncomfortable with the idea since the two of them are not in an official relationship yet. So he persuaded his family that he would definitely make up for a wedding ceremony with Chaeyoung when she's ready.

Soon, Jaehyun also found a house, not too far from his parents' home, and not too far from Chaeyoung's military hospital too. As for him, his new posting requires him to stay in the base so he would be away for most of the time.

The house Jaehyun found was not a huge one like his own house. It is a cosy house with a small garden for three of them as a family. He knew that Chaeyoung would feel more comfortable staying in a smaller house. He had placed the baby cot in the master bedroom, so that Chaeyoung could take care of Jeongwoo. Jaehyun had also volunteered to sleep in the guest room whenever he's back from the military base.

He also hired a nanny who would help take care of Jeongwoo when both of them are busy at work. Jaehyun knew that Chaeyoung's priority is Jeongwoo, so he had assured her that the nanny is someone trustworthy with a lot of experience.

On a day where Chaeyoung didn't need to work, Jaehyun picked her up from her house and helped her shift in to their new house. The two of them will be settling everything within the house first before bringing Jeongwoo over.

"Alright, we are finally done! Anything else you would like to get?" Jaehyun asked Chaeyoung as he looked around the house, satisfied with all the furnishings.

"Nothing else, thank you so much for everything you have done." Chaeyoung replied while looking into his eyes with sincerity.

Jaehyun smiled, "Alright, go catch some rest. When you are hungry later, you can order some food in for dinner."

"Where are you going? Aren't you staying?" Chaeyoung asked, looking concerned.

"I will be out for a farewell dinner with my military base mates, would you like to join?"

"Oh.. with your military base colleagues?" a sudden look of sadness flashed past Chaeyoung's face as she looked down and fiddled with her fingers. Jaehyun knew at once what she was nervous about.

Jaehyun walked to Chaeyoung, took both of her hands in his, looked into her eyes and said with all seriousness, "All men, no Naeun, and absolutely okay if you join us. In fact, I would be happy if you could join me."

Chaeyoung then looked up up at him, smiled and nodded. She wanted to join Jaehyun to meet his friends after all the effort he had put in for her and the house. It's her way of thanking him.