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{37} NEW BEGINNING

"A new chapter means a new beginning."

Life had settled into a comfortable rhythm for Jiah and Seungcheol after the intense events of the past few weeks. The confrontation with Jeonghan was a distant memory, and their days were filled with work, laughter, and the quiet moments of connection that had come to define their relationship. One evening, as they sat on their living room couch, sipping wine and discussing their future, the topic of starting a family came up naturally.

"Cheol," Jiah began, setting her glass down and looking at him earnestly, "I've been thinking a lot about our future lately."

Seungcheol leaned in, his interest piqued. "Yeah? What have you been thinking about?"

Jiah took a deep breath, her heart racing with both excitement and nerves. "I think I'm ready for us to start a family. I want to have children with you."

Seungcheol's eyes widened in surprise and delight. "Really? I've been thinking about it too, but I didn't want to pressure you."

A smile spread across Jiah's face. "We're on the same page then. I want to share this journey with you."

Seungcheol reached out and took her hand, squeezing it gently. "Cherry, you have no idea how happy this makes me. I can't wait to see us begin parents."

They spent the rest of the evening talking about their hopes and dreams for their future children. They discussed the kind of parents they wanted to be, the values they wanted to instill, and the adventures they hoped to share as a family. It was a conversation filled with love and anticipation, and by the end of it, they both felt a renewed sense of purpose and excitement.

The next day, they made an appointment with a doctor to start planning their journey into parenthood. As they sat in the waiting room, Seungcheol held Jiah's hand, his thumb gently caressing her knuckles.

"Are you nervous?" he asked, sensing her unease.

"A little," Jiah admitted. "But mostly, I'm excited. This is a big step for us."

Seungcheol smiled reassuringly. "We'll take it one step at a time, just like we always have."

The doctor welcomed them with a warm smile and began discussing the steps they needed to take to prepare for pregnancy. She explained the importance of a healthy lifestyle, regular check-ups, and understanding their fertility. Jiah and Seungcheol listened attentively, absorbing all the information.