Secretly Married to a Chaebol Alpha-Chapter 215: BEYOND THE HAPPY ENDING

GARAM was aware that he couldn’t be completely happy all the time.

There were ups and downs.

First, the happy thing...

Shortly after marrying Sihyuk Hyung for the second time, he met his fan— Park Sohee, an Omega married to Kim Heedo.

And Kim Heedo was a close dongsaeng to Song Sihyuk.

He immediately became friends with Park Sohee.

Then the ’down’ of this newly-formed friendship was when Song Sihyuk, that crazy bastard, had accidentally shot Kim Heedo— the heir of Ilsung Group.

He understood why the accident happened, but they had to pacify the other party.

After all, Ilsung Group was the chaebol of all chaebols.

Hence, there was only one solution.

"Let’s send Sihyuk Hyung to prison. One of his uncles committed embezzlement, so," Garam said to his in-laws with a heavy heart. "It’s better than making an enemy out of Ilsung Group. If we don’t pacify them, they might end up killing my husband. I don’t want to make my friendship with Sohee awkward, too."

Thankfully, his in-laws accepted his suggestion.

It was for the best anyway.

And it’s not like Hyung will suffer in prison— he’ll still be treated like royalty there.

Plus, Song Sihyuk deserved it.

His husband was kind to him and their son, but outside their family, his husband was a ruthless man— especially when it came to running SG Group.

He had always known that nobody could be a billionaire ethically.

Even so, he still married into a chaebol family.

Hence, he didn’t have the right to complain.

Since me and my son benefit from my husband’s wealth, I’d be a hypocrite if I continue criticizing his family.

However, Garam could tell that Song Sihyuk was trying his best to be ethical recently.

But old habits die hard.

Yeah, it was one of Song Sihyuk’s uncles who embezzled the money.

But Hyung let it happen because it benefited him, so I should take this opportunity to teach him a lesson.

Convincing his in-laws to send Song Sihyuk to prison was easy.

The hard part was explaining the situation to Song Gunwoo.

Thankfully, his baby was smart.

"Daddy did something bad, so he has to go to prison," Song Gunwoo said in a sad voice. "I’ll miss Daddy, but it’s the right thing to do."

"Your daddy’s arrest might be reported in the news," Garam said carefully. "If your classmates bully you for it, tell me right away."

"It’s okay, Daddy. My friends aren’t bad kids. And my classmates won’t bully me."

"Aww. Your classmates must be good people then."

"Yes, but they’re also smart kids. Even if Daddy goes to prison, it doesn’t change the fact that our family owns SG Group. I’m still untouchable, Dad. So, please don’t worry about me too much."

Hearing that from his six-year-old son sent shivers down Garam’s spine.

He swore he would raise his baby as normally as possible once Song Sihyuk was in prison.

Anyways, his husband only stayed in prison for a year.

The President pardoned him after his Alpha father-in-law bribed him.

Chaebols truly run this country.

And when Song Sihyuk finally returned home...

"Do you resent me, Hyung?"

Garam tried to play it cool, but he was actually nervous.

When he sent Song Sihyuk to prison, many people called him cold-hearted.

But his in-laws, even his husband’s cousins, protected him.

He was totally fine, though.

After all, as a former idol, he knew how to ignore trolls and bashers.

However, Song Sihyuk’s opinion was a totally different matter.

"Why would I resent you, honey? You sent me to prison because it was better than Ilsung Group going after my throat. Plus, if Ilsung Group and SG Group went on a war, our country’s economy would have collapsed. It wouldn’t affect us much, but the poor would only become poorer. So, your decision was very logical."

"I know, but that must have hurt you."

"Yes, I did feel a bit betrayed. But that’s exactly why Park Sohee agreed to the punishment you decided, honey. Kim Heedo’s little Omega real punishment for me accidentally hurting his husband wasn’t me being sent to jail— but it was you sending me to prison yourself, Garam-ah."

Ah, Garam figured out that much.

Having said that, he didn’t resent Park Sohee.

He would have done the same, even worse, if Song Sihyuk almost died, too.

"I deserve it, though. So, I don’t resent you, honey. But I don’t want to get sent to prison again, so I’m going to lead SG Group in a more honest way once I’m back."

"It must have been tough being in prison..."

"Huh? Not really. They turned the biggest prison cell into a standard hotel suite. I could do whatever I wanted, and they let me work out for an hour a day. Plus, I had access to the internet while I was there. I was able to stream your songs, and I made everyone listen to your album. For the entire year, only your songs— both old and new— were allowed to be played there."

As a ’commoner,’ Garam wanted to curse at how unfair life was, even though he already knew that Song Sihyuk would still be treated like royalty in prison.

But as the Alpha’s husband, he was relieved that Song Sihyuk didn’t suffer.

"You seemed like you enjoyed your vacation so much that you barely called home, despite all the privileges you had. I thought you had forgotten about our Gunwoo."

"That was my punishment to myself— to barely contact you. I know that you were feeling conflicted while I was in jail, honey. As a law-abiding citizen of our country, it must have pissed you off to see how chaebols are above the law. But I also know that, as my husband, you were relieved that I wasn’t suffering."

Garam thought Song Sihyuk could read his mind.

"I genuinely regret getting into a shady business with my uncle. So, I thought I should reflect while I’m in prison. That’s why I barely called home. Plus, I don’t want Gunwoo to see me in that state."

"Have you learned your lesson, Hyung?"

"Yes. I’ll try to lead SG Group as honestly as possible from now on. I won’t get into shady businesses anymore. Staying in prison wasn’t hard for me, but not being able to come home to you and our son was hell. Park Sohee is scary— he knows how to punish someone like me without dirtying his hands."

Garam smiled after hearing his husband praise his young Omega friend.

"Hyung, I hope you don’t resent Sohee for what he did. I’d like to stay friends with him and his family. Plus, our Gunwoo is fond of their twins."

"Sure, you can keep being friends with Kim Heedo’s husband. I don’t resent him. In fact, I’m glad that he didn’t encourage his in-laws to kill me. Even I wouldn’t want to make an enemy out of Ilsung Group."

"Hyung, don’t do something that might embarrass Gunwoo again."

"Was he bullied because I was sent to jail?"

"Not blatantly, but there were kids who talked badly behind his back."

"Give me names, honey."

Aigooya.

"I already took care of that, Hyung."

"You’ve changed a little, Garam-ah."

"If you say I gained weight, I’ll kill you."

Song Sihyuk chuckled, immediately gathering Garam in his arms.

"You’ve become fiercer, honey— like a mama bear ready to protect papa bear and baby bear from the world."

Garam laughed softly while hugging Song Sihyuk back.

"Welcome home, Hyung."

***

A FEW YEARS later, their family became friends with another interesting family.

The Yuns.

To be precise, it was Song Gunwoo who developed a solid friendship with the family’s son, Yun Yuhyun, and their foster son, An Baekya.

But Garam eventually became friends with Yun Dujun and Bae Wonyoung (Yun Yuhyun’s parents), who were both famous actors. In fact, he was a fan of both Yun Dujun and Bae Wonyoung.

Hence, their family got invited to the private screening of Yun Dujun’s new movie.

Aside from the Yuns and Garam’s family, Park Sohee’s family was also invited.

Their children, who had become close friends already, were the happiest.

Fortunately, Yun Dujun’s movie this time was child-friendly.

It’s about a man looking for the dog that some thugs stole from him.

Which was a pleasant surprise.

After all, Yun Dujun-ssi is known for only working on noir and action films.

"I’m glad you made it, Garam Hyung," Bae Wonyoung said, beaming. "Baekya and Yuhyun missed Gunwoo a lot."

"My son missed the kids, too," Garam said, smiling. "Thank you for inviting us to your husband’s movie, Wonyoung-ah."

"Garam Hyung, Wonyoung Hyung."

Garam and Bae Wonyoung both welcomed Park Sohee as the latter joined their conversation.

Park Sohee had his baby girl, Kim Woohee, in his arms.

The movie hadn’t started yet, so they had time to talk.

Everyone was busy, too.

The children— Song Gunwoo, Kim Woochul, Kim Woosung, An Baekya, and Yun Yuhyun— were already talking animatedly among themselves.

Aww.

The kids really like each other.

On the other hand, the Alphas— Song Sihyuk, Kim Heedo, and Yun Dujun— were talking as if they were in a serious business meeting that could affect South Korea’s economic state.

Well, that could happen since they have that much power over our country...

"Garam Hyung, thank you for lending your song to my husband’s movie," Bae Wonyoung said, smiling. "And Heedo Hyung, thank you for lending your art."

Ah, right.

That was one of the reasons they were invited to that private screening.

Garam’s new song was chosen as one of the movie’s OST.

I composed a song about letting go of things that don’t belong to your life, and the producers liked it.

The movie also featured a fictional children’s book that was a vital part of the plot.

And Park Sohee happened to be a famous children’s book author/artist.

Hence, the production team reached out to Park Sohee to create an original children’s book story for the movie.

That was how they all ended up working together for that movie.

Of course, Bae Wonyoung also had a part in it.

"We’re looking forward to it, Wonyoung-ah," Garam said, smiling. "To your cameo, that is."

***

AFTER Song Sihyuk lent his power and influence to Yun Dujun to fight another chaebol family, Garam could say that their lives had returned to normal.

In fact, their little family had been spending time with just the three of them.

And, one night, while having dinner...

"Dad, Daddy, I’ve decided to study abroad once I graduate from elementary school."

Garam and Song Sihyuk weren’t really surprised by their son’s announcement.

Before Song Gunwoo entered his last year in elementary school, Song Sihyuk already asked their son to think about whether to further his education abroad or stay in Korea.

Hyung finished both his degree and master’s degree in a prestigious university abroad, so he wants our son to consider that option, too. Hyung said it would be better for Gunwoo to leave early if he wants to study abroad.

"Alright," Song Sihyuk said, obviously pleased. "Let’s choose what middle school and high school would suit you best."

"I want to go to your alma mater, Daddy."

Oh, right.

Sihyuk Hyung studied abroad. 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝒆𝒘𝙚𝓫𝙣𝙤𝒗𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

"Alright, if that’s your choice," Song Sihyuk, clearly more pleased this time. "Just study comfortably, Gunwoo-ya. You’ve had excellent grades since you started primary school. All your extracurricular activities are beneficial to your portfolio as well. You should easily get into any school you want. Just continue what you’ve been doing, son."

"Yes, Daddy," Song Gunwoo answered politely, and then he turned to Garam. "Dad, is it okay if I study abroad?"

"Of course. You get to decide your future, baby."

"But I’m gonna miss you, Dad."

"Why? I’m following you there, Gunwoo-ya."

Song Gunwoo beamed. "Really, Dad?"

"Wait, honey. We haven’t talked about this yet," Song Sihyuk said nervously. "If you follow Gunwoo to New York, I can’t come with you because of my work here."

Garam smiled sweetly at his husband. "That’s your problem, Hyung."

***

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