Oh Juhyuk, with a grave expression, adjusted the machine and replayed the ultrasound video of the fetus on the monitor. The sound of two rapidly beating hearts filled the room. On the dark screen, faint white dots came together to form a small shape.But through Uichan’s eyes and ears, something else could be seen—something faint yet unmistakable. A dim, round outline. And another, weaker heartbeat.“Mr. Ha, you can see it too, right? Here, this part. It’s faint, but the yolk sac is visible. It’s weaker than the other two, and the heartbeat’s slower… but it’s alive. At the seventh week, it was hidden behind the twins, but now that the gestational sac has grown, there’s enough space for each to show itself.”“You mean…”“Yes. Ha Uichan, you’re currently carrying triplets.”At those words, something swelled inside Uichan’s chest. The two white tigers from his dream suddenly came to mind. He remembered how they had licked his skin as if to comfort him, though he hadn’t known why they cried so sorrowfully.Back then, he hadn’t noticed—but now that he thought of it, there had been a sunken pit in the place where the tigers stood. So why… unlike the other two, hadn’t the third one appeared before him?“…Doctor, then that child… is that child all right?”“…That’s what I’ll explain from here. This might be something even God cannot fix. But we’ll do everything we can—if you intend not to give up on any of them.”“Do I have to… give one up?”Uichan’s lips trembled as he asked. Cold sweat ran down his back. Even though he hadn’t known of its existence until now, the thought that there were three—he couldn’t bring himself to give up any of them. Whatever pain he had to bear, he could endure it. He would give up everything else if it meant saving his children.“If I told you that you were in danger and had to let one go, would you agree to it?”“No… I can’t. I won’t. I’ll give birth to all of them—every single one healthy.”Clutching his stomach, Uichan shook his head. The doctor, as if expecting this reaction, simply adjusted his posture and pulled the monitor closer again.“I hesitate to say this, but I don’t usually recommend keeping triplets. However, in your case, I don’t think we can afford to lose even one. That’s why I won’t stop you. Here, look at this.”The doctor replayed the video. This time, he pointed to the two fetuses moving vigorously inside. But now, they looked almost as if they were fighting each other—trying to devour one another.“The babies, Mr. Ha. What do you think? Don’t they seem to be fighting? When I saw this, I used my ability to take a closer look. That’s when I realized—they’re engaged in a power struggle. Probably because your uterus is small.”“A power struggle?”“That’s the polite way of saying it. To put it bluntly… the babies are trying to kill each other. They’re growing rapidly, and instinctively recognize each other as threats. So they’re fighting to eliminate the other. That’s why you’ve been in pain, Mr. Ha—because they’re struggling inside you.”Listening anxiously, Uichan fell silent. Then, trembling, he looked down at his belly. So… was the third one too weak to grow properly because of them?“So, what you’re saying is… the reason I’m in pain is because of that?”“Yes. Moreover, it’s not that the two are pushing out the third—it’s that the third grew weaker first, leading to this imbalance. Let me simplify it. If the three had developed evenly, they would’ve checked and balanced each other naturally. But because the third is unstable, the other two, driven by instinctive fear, are fighting for survival.”It was an act of survival. The womb was small, and there were too many inside—so this was a primal struggle to claim space and live.Yet Uichan instinctively felt that the children in his dream hadn’t fought for such a reason. But he couldn’t say it out loud—afraid it would be dismissed as a delusion.“Is there… a solution?”“It’s not certain. But there is a way. We stop them from fighting. We make them recognize each other as untouchable.”“How… exactly?”Trying to stay calm, Uichan asked. Oh Juhyuk hesitated, then replied.“…Please don’t misunderstand me, Mr. Ha. I once attended a seminar where a paper discussed a similar case. That mother carried children from different fathers, and she couldn’t deliver both due to her health. They had to save only ◈ Nоvеlіgһт ◈ (Continue reading) one. Selective reduction wasn’t possible, so they used another method.”“……”“The father transferred his power to one child. That strengthened fetus naturally pushed the other out—resulting in a spontaneous miscarriage. Of course, I’m not suggesting we do the same to you.”Seeing Uichan’s expression harden, the doctor hurriedly added. Cold sweat broke out as he felt Park Rion’s death glare burning into his back.“If we leave it as it is, one fetus—or possibly both—might be lost. So, we need to make them recognize each other as beings not to be harmed.”The doctor’s tone and face grew more intense.“It’s a somewhat aggressive approach, but the idea is to infuse each fetus with its father’s power—to give each one equal strength to protect itself. The balance must be perfect. Only then will they recognize each other as equals.”“And if one child gains too much power and becomes uncontrollable?”“That’s why the third is crucial. That child must grow strong enough to mediate between them. According to the paper, after power was infused, the two fetuses stayed calm for up to two weeks—cautiously observing one another. But when power continued to flow only to one, it became dominant and reignited the struggle. However, you have three fetuses.”With three, the doctor explained, balance would naturally form—each keeping the others in check. Unborn children acted purely on instinct, unable to ally, merely defending their own space.So, ironically, Uichan having three instead of two was a blessing in disguise. Though it sounded theoretical, Oh Juhyuk asserted it confidently, saying the case was real.“Then… can Uichan really do it? Will the twins be safe?”Unable to hold back, Park Rion blurted out the question. The doctor paused, choosing his words, then looked at Uichan and explained steadily.“…The paper phrased it as ‘receiving the father’s power,’ but in reality—it meant physical contact. For the father’s energy to reach the fetuses, there’s currently only one method—intercourse.”“What kind of insane nonsense is that, you quack!”Uichan froze. Park Rion shouted furiously, grabbing the doctor by the collar.“Would you rather let the patient suffer? We must try something! If this continues, Ha Uichan’s life could be at risk!”Park Rion, who had been raging like a volcano, went silent. His grip loosened, and he sank into a chair, looking broken. The doctor straightened his crumpled clothes, his face clouded as he looked at Uichan.There was something he still hadn’t said. Adjusting his glasses, he looked straight into Uichan’s eyes.“…And from what I observed, each of the three children has a different father. Am I right?”“……”“Am I right?”Since he had used his ability to check, he must have seen the differing genetic patterns. Denying it would be pointless. Uichan opened his mouth slightly and whispered.“…Yes.”That was enough to make Park Rion faint. He had thought nothing could shock him anymore, but hearing that there were three fathers sent him crashing backward onto the floor.Oh Juhyuk, on the other hand, looked relieved. Ignoring Rion, he pointed at the faint fetus on the screen.“For now, we must save the weakest one first. Honestly, I don’t know whether this third fetus survived because of your ability, or if it was just hidden behind the others—but since we’ve seen it now, we have to save it.”“What do I need to do?”“Find the father of the third child first. We don’t know how long that fetus can hold on. It’s urgent. Inform all three fathers and begin testing, one by one. Once you’ve identified the third’s father, you’ll need to maintain physical contact with him for a while.”“……”“Even then… I can’t guarantee the child’s survival. Like I said—this may be something even God cannot decide.”After thirteen years as an obstetrician, Oh Juhyuk had never encountered a case like this. Yet he did not lose his composure. He calmly proposed the only solution within human reach.“If the third grows stronger, it’ll be difficult for you, but all three will survive. Each will be classified as a Boundary Entity, and they’ll stop fighting. So, Mr. Ha…”Lowering his gaze, Uichan fidgeted with his hands, pretending it was out of nervous habit. In truth, he just didn’t want his tension to show. But no matter what, he couldn’t escape the final blow that came next.“…It’s time to tell them.”

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