GTLTGIDES chapter 49

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“I’m sorry…”

I approached him with an awkward smile.

Cha Junseong hadn’t called me over for guidance.

We were currently in a grocery store.

The gate-related call was just an excuse; he wanted to buy me groceries.

Since I’d been away from home for so long, the fridge was likely empty, and with Eunsoo now living with us, we’d need more supplies.

‘He’s definitely the one who’s most obsessed with food among the three of us.’

But that’s one of Cha Junseong’s good points.

I insisted that I could handle getting groceries myself, but Cha Junseong wouldn’t take no for an answer.

So, I followed him to the grocery store.

It was a place he frequented, and it was worth bringing me along.

They had an impressive variety of products, both domestic and international, and the quality and freshness of the produce were remarkable.

Of course, with such quality comes a hefty price tag.

Just looking at it made me feel faint, to the point where I almost stumbled.

It was hard to believe it was just food, given how expensive it was.

But since Cha Junseong was buying it for Eunsoo, it wasn’t inappropriate, so I decided to accept it.

“…Are you still not feeling well?”

“No, I’m fine. I was just thinking…”

Cha Junseong seemed skeptical of my assurance, but it was true.

My body really was fine. This might be the best condition I’ve been in since I took over Yang Heewoon’s body.

After all, Maria Polwel, who always stays by Elizabeth Polwel’s side, is an exceptional Esper.

“Wait a minute. What is all this?”

That wasn’t the important thing right now.

While I was lost in thought, following him around, the cart had somehow filled up.

My mouth dropped open.

‘I’ve never filled up a shopping cart in my entire life, let alone a basket…’

And it wasn’t even mixed with bulky items like tissues; it was purely packed with food.

Neatly and systematically arranged, there wasn’t much empty space left either.

“There’s no room in the fridge for all this.”

Our fridge at home is a small, one-person unit.

Even if I crammed it full, it could only hold enough food for two people for about a week.

And the more I stuff in, the less effective it becomes.

This was way over the limit.

“It’s fine.”

“No, it’s not.”

“It is. By now, the new fridge should be installed.”

“What?”

I wondered what he was suddenly talking about, but then I saw that I had already received a message from Eunsoo.

I didn’t hear the notification sound for the message… It must have arrived while I was spaced out.

[My Angel: Suddenly, some strange guys barged in and installed a refrigerator.]

[My Angel: Who were those people? So absurd.]

[My Angel: But this refrigerator seems pretty decent. Did you buy it, Uncle?]

“……”

There was a photo attached as well.

The refrigerator, which could easily be described as the largest capacity that could fit in a not-so-large living room, was clearly a brand-new model, standing proudly in place.

The photo didn’t just capture the refrigerator; our lovely Eunsoo was also in it, making a V-sign with his fingers, his face adorably sulky.

[My Angel: You must be busy.]

[My Angel: I’ll make dinner and wait, so come home early.]

Both the photo and the messages were overflowing with such cuteness that it made me feel dizzy.

‘Oh, He’s so cute… An angel…’

It wouldn’t be surprising if this one picture sold out the refrigerator.

They say pretty kids aren’t good at taking selfies, but even at this, our kid is an artist.

The angle, the expression, the position of his hands—nothing is out of place.

At this point, maybe I should just make his a celebrity since he can’t guide anyway.

Perhaps we’ll learn the true meaning of “saving the world with a face!”

I was so captivated by how pretty Eunsoo looked in the picture that I momentarily lost my senses before snapping back to reality.

Right.

Eunsoo’s picture wasn’t the important thing.

The refrigerator.

I had thought about replacing the refrigerator since we solved Huimang’s hospital bill issue, but as they say, people who are used to spending money do it well; I’m someone who buffers a lot before spending big money.

Even if I bought one, it would have been a new single-person refrigerator, not something this large and grand.

I kept throwing looks at Cha Junseong, expecting an answer, and he finally spoke indifferently.

“You owed a lot to Rex and Elliot, so now you can owe me too.”

“Wait, how did you even know about that…?”

Did he secretly dig up my past again?

He can be incredibly reliable, but when he casually displays his habit of gathering people’s information like breathing, it ruins the mood.

I glared at him again, but Cha Junseong was unfazed.

“If there’s nothing else you need, let’s wrap it up here.”

He said arrogantly and walked off to settle the bill first.

It was more than what two people could carry, so when the delivery was arranged, I was suddenly left gaping.

I thought he was just buying stuff for himself.

I never imagined he’d send everything to our house.

“Wow… Even if the world suddenly ends, we could survive for a year if the refrigerator stays intact…”

“Do you need a generator too?”

“…No? No, we don’t need that!”

I was genuinely scared he might actually buy one.

Knowing him, he probably has a generator at his place… since he lives in a house like that.

“…Is that so.”

Why does he seem disappointed?

Does he really want to buy a generator that badly?

‘Even if the world ends, it would be after I die, and if Eunsoo’s in danger, he’d just take his away, so why would we need it?’

Does he want to provide us with everything possible?

Cha Junseong is certainly a good leader who does everything for his team.

“You’ve already been more than generous. Thank you. Eunsoo and I will enjoy it.”

Thinking of Eunsoo eating well with the precious ingredients we bought today brought a bright smile to my face.

You should feed children well with healthy food made from good ingredients.

Especially since Eunsoo grows slowly due to his setting, now is his growing period, so he needs a lot of nutrients.

Someday, Cha Junseong might see today’s purchases as a brilliant move.

Seeing the couple I like positively influencing each other makes me very happy, knowing the future.

“…Okay.”

Cha Junseong, who had no idea how great an accomplishment he achieved today, still smiled at me.

A satisfied smile.

Cha Junseong seemed to want me to have dinner at his place, but I had already received Eunsoo’s message saying “come home soon.”

Since we had just started living together, I wanted to focus on Eunsoo, so I declined his dinner invitation.

However, I still felt it would be a waste to go back right away, so we decided to walk together in a nearby park.

“By the way, you were really cool today. The moment you arrived on the scene, the beasts disappeared at an incredible speed.”

“……”

“It must have been even more impressive in person, right? I couldn’t join you today, but let’s go together next time.”

“It’s dangerous. There’s no need for a guide to be there.”

That’s kind of funny. Isn’t he the one who always dragged Yang Heewoon around on the scene?

Cha Junseong even tried to use people as bait without prior consent.

‘My rehabilitation project must be working.’

Haven’t all three of them noticeably changed their attitudes toward me?

That’s a good thing. It’s not bad for the special A-team espers to treat guides more respectfully.

However…

“I want to go with you. It’s scary, but you wouldn’t put me in danger, would you?”

“…You never know what could happen on the scene. No one can guarantee safety, including me.”

“But we’re a team, right? I want to face dangerous situations together. It’d be good to clear emotional residue right away, too. Ah, of course, if it would be a burden, I don’t have to go with you.”

At my words, Cha Junseong stopped walking.

He looked at my face intently.

Something felt off about the atmosphere. Had I misspoken? I tried to recall, but then Cha Junseong approached me.

“I regretted it again today.”

“Huh?”

“I regretted not taking you with me. And I’m regretting it now, too.”

“…?”

‘He said he didn’t need guiding. Why the sudden change?’

Is he wanting guiding but doesn’t think he can handle a deep mental connection, so he regrets not dealing with it sooner?

For now, the treatment from Maria Polwel is still more effective than the stress from knowing about Elizabeth Polwel’s existence.

Given my current condition, a guiding session involving a hug might be okay.

“Tell me.”