Kiss the Scumbag-Chapter 115
“What?”
Taken aback by the unexpected question, Yujin furrowed his brow and asked back sharply. But Winston, ignoring Yujin’s reaction, repeated the same question as if urging him.
“When is Angela’s birthday? Has it already passed?”
“Ah, no—”
Caught off guard, Yujin answered hesitantly, secretly feeling uneasy. Why was he suddenly being asked that? Could Winston be suspecting something?
“Why, why...?” 𝘧𝑟𝑒𝑒𝘸𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝓁.𝘤𝘰𝓂
Nervously asking, Yujin looked up, but Winston still glared down at him with his arms crossed, intimidating.
“If her birthday hasn’t come yet, then you have to throw her a party. Isn’t that obvious?”
“A party?”
Completely unprepared for the topic, Yujin was dumbfounded. Blinking his wide eyes as he repeated what he said, Winston arrogantly questioned him.
“Yeah, Angela’s my daughter too. Is there a problem?”
Of course there was, since she really was his daughter, Yujin thought—but Winston didn’t seem to notice from his attitude. Then there must be some other reason, though Yujin didn’t know what. Winston tilted his head to the side as if challenging Yujin to a staring contest. A few seconds passed as they stared each other down, but the one who gave in first was Yujin.
“...October.”
“When in October?”
Reluctantly answering, Winston immediately pressed for details. Yujin thought Winston wouldn’t be able to know the exact date anyway. It was fortunate, he reasoned, that Winston assumed Harold was the father. Then Angela’s birth date would fit.
Which only made the whole misunderstanding even more solidified.
Yujin sighed with mixed feelings. He had never faced such a coercive method before. Again feeling unpleasantly defeated, he opened his mouth.
“It’s Halloween.”
Winston fell silent for a moment.
“...Halloween?”
Seeming surprised by the unexpected date, he paused before repeating the question. Then with an unwilling expression, Winston nodded. Yujin eyed Winston suspiciously, but he couldn’t know what was going on in Winston’s mind. Feeling frustrated and helpless, finally Winston spoke.
“Alright.”
What does he know? He knows nothing at all.
Yujin mocked silently in his mind, but it wouldn’t change reality.
“Why don’t you teach me too, instead of keeping it to yourself?”
As Winston turned to leave, Yujin couldn’t hold back and teased him. Winston stopped walking and glanced back without changing his expression.
“I told you, I’m going to throw Angela a birthday party.”
Was he serious?
Yujin blinked in surprise. Was that really all the reason? Suddenly?
“Wait, what about me?”
Chasing after him, Yujin asked urgently.
“If you’re throwing Angie a birthday party, I have to be there too, right? You’re not planning a party without me, are you?”
Suddenly, Yujin’s heart chilled, wondering if Winston was ashamed of him. Of course, that would be true—he was...
“I’m thinking about it.”
The sudden answer stopped Yujin’s thoughts. Looking confused, Winston turned back and added,
“There will be a lot of people at the party, and it’ll probably be chaotic. If you want, you could take Angela and run away anytime you want. Of course, even so, I’d find you within half a day.”
“Then there shouldn’t be a problem, right?”
Winston sneered at the anxious question.
“There’s no point wasting time unnecessarily.”
Watching Yujin at a loss for words, Winston slowly added,
“Don’t be too upset. I’ll make sure there’s a special place for you to spend Angela’s birthday.”
That was the end of the conversation. Yujin watched Winston’s back as he left, unable to stop him this time. Winston probably had no intention of bringing Yujin to the party. If he acted rashly, everything would be ruined. Left alone, Yujin gritted his teeth, barely holding back a scream.
“Be careful, Angie. Eat well and behave.”
The time to part had come, and Yujin had to send the child off. Forcing back tears, he smiled, and Angela, blinking with eyes full of tears, bravely nodded.
“Okay, I’ll come again, Daddy. You eat well and stay healthy. Baby, listen to Daddy and play quietly.”
Giving mature advice while looking at Yujin’s stomach, the child then hugged his neck. Yujin, kneeling to meet her eye level, eagerly hugged his daughter tightly. As he rubbed his cheek and inhaled her scent deeply, Angela suddenly whispered in his ear.
“Daddy, Mr. Campbell keeps trying to bribe me.”
“What?”
Yujin almost pulled away unconsciously, but Angela clung tightly and continued.
“He says he wants to be friends with me. But don’t worry, I’ll never give in. Trying to buy my heart with money—what does he take me for?”
Snorting as if her pride was hurt, Angela pulled away. Facing Yujin’s surprised face, she added confidently,
“A princess never surrenders.”
Then she kissed Yujin’s cheek and turned away, walking lightly. Holding her chin high, Angela opened the door and tried to take the pilot’s hand to get on the helicopter, but it didn’t go smoothly. Being too young to climb aboard on her own, the pilot gently lifted her inside. Seeing his daughter’s puffed cheeks and pouty face, frustrated that reality hadn’t gone as he imagined, Yujin almost laughed. At that moment, Winston quietly approached from behind and spoke.
“Don’t worry about the child.”
Yujin slowly stood up and looked up at him. Winston spoke with his usual expressionless face.
“I’ll set another date soon. If you want, Angela can stay here for a day.”
Winston.
Yujin called his name quietly.
It’s a lie, I’m not pregnant.
He tried to speak but no sound came out. This would only prolong Angela’s suffering. The cost of the lie must be his to bear. He has to tell her, quickly.
Despite his desperate feelings, Yujin couldn’t confess the truth and just looked at Winston. Winston hesitated a moment before carefully speaking.
“...If you want to go out and buy a birthday present, I’ll allow it.”
“Huh?”
Surprised by the unexpected words, Yujin’s eyes widened. Winston left immediately after saying only that. He would take Angela and return. That was how it had been almost every day.
Soon, the helicopter soared into the sky. Yujin remained alone on the island, just watching the helicopter disappear from sight.
The streets were full of pumpkin decorations and all sorts of ghost dolls. It was the once-a-year festival of ghosts. Winston frowned deeply as he looked out the car window.
Halloween for a birthday.
He hadn’t anticipated the event overlapping. For him, it was no different from losing one chance to win Angela’s heart.
He had to show her even more clearly.
The costume was already ready. Invitations to the party had been sent to company executives, business partners, and social acquaintances with children around Angela’s age, so she would surely enjoy it.
If she made friends, she would grow fond of this place.
He thought it was a good idea himself. He also planned to look into kindergartens so Angela could start as soon as possible.
After stabilizing Angela’s life, he would bring Yujin along...
Of course, the relationship with Angela would have developed further by then. Winston was hopeful.
“Welcome back, Mr. Campbell.”
Standing at the entrance, the familiar butler greeted Winston, who asked indifferently,
“The party preparations are going well, I assume?”
“Of course. Angela has finished all the preparations as well.”
“Good.”
Having had to leave suddenly for a meeting, Winston hurried toward his room. He had to be ready on time. He showered quickly and changed clothes faster than usual. Guests were already arriving one by one.
“Is Angela waiting in her room?”
Before leaving, Winston checked in the mirror and asked. The butler answered,
“Yes, sir. She will probably be the cutest witch at the party.”
Winston smiled unusually. It was amazing how the butler’s heart melted over such a trivial thing. Winston left the room, feeling surprised. Not far from there, he stood in front of Angela’s room and knocked.
“Come in.”
Angela’s clear, confident voice responded. As the butler had tipped him off, Winston opened the door only after receiving permission. And when he saw the little witch # Nоvеlight # standing straight in the center of the room, he stopped dead in his tracks.
