Infinite System Inheritor Return From The Abyss

Seoyang stood up with a cheerful smile. "I'll cook something for us!" she said, heading toward the kitchen.

Seojun raised an eyebrow, trying to be helpful. "Want me to cook instead, Mom?" he suggested, hoping to take over.

But Seoyang insisted, "No, no! I want to cook today!" She glanced at John, as if asking.

John nodded. Seojun sighed but decided not to push it further. "Alright, Mom. I'll just relax here."

As Seoyang headed into the kitchen, Seojun's system chimed in. [Test him out, Host.]

"Hmm I'm planning too" Seojun thought back, curious about the system's suggestion.

[Since he's your mother's boyfriend, see how he treats her and if he really cares about her. You need to know if he's good for her.]

Seojun took a deep breath and turned to John. "So, how did you and my mom meet?" he asked, keeping his tone calm and friendly.

John smiled, his eyes sparkling with warmth. "Well, we were childhood friends," he explained. "I met Seoyang when she and her mom moved to Jeju Island before. We quickly became close. We played together all the time."

Seojun raised an eyebrow, intrigued. "You've known her for that long?"

"Yeah," John nodded. "We lost touch for a while when I went to the U.S. but I came back recently and we reconnected."

Seojun studied him for a moment. "So you came back just to find her again?"

"Exactly," John replied, a sincere smile on his face. "I wanted to see her and let her know I still cared. It was time for me to be back in her life."

He wanted to ensure his mom was happy, but he also wanted to protect her. "That's nice," he said, trying to sound supportive. "What do you do now that you're back?"

Seojun listened closely as John continued, "I actually run a branch of my business here in Korea now. It's been great so far, but I'm just happy to be back with Seoyang."

"What kind of business do you run?"

John smiled, "It's not much just a small branc. But we lost touch for a while when Seoyang was around 20 years old. It was because of family matters, you know? Life got in the way."

Seojun's mind raced as he processed this information. "Twenty years old?" he repeated, a sense of realization washing over him.

The system chimed in, [That was the time when Lady Seoyang got pregnant with you, Host.]

Seojun's eyes widened slightly at the revelation. He was about to say something when he caught John's gaze. The man looked thoughtful, almost nostalgic.

"What happened during that time?" Seojun asked cautiously, wanting to know more about the circumstances that led to their separation.

John looked a bit hesitant but replied, "There were some family issues on my side that I had to deal with, and it pulled us apart. But I always cared about Seoyang, and I regret that time we lost. I'm just glad we found each other again."

John reached into his pocket and pulled out the watch he had bought earlier. The sleek, silver timepiece gleamed in the light.

"Hey, Seojun," John said, looking at him with a warm smile. "I got this watch for you. I thought you might like it."

Seojun just look at it,

John shrugged slightly, a hint of pride in his expression. "I want to make a good impression as your mom's boyfriend, and I think you deserve something nice. Plus, I hope it reminds you that you have someone who cares about you and your mom."

Seojun hesitated for a moment, glancing at his mother, who was busy preparing food in the kitchen. He could see her smiling, her joy evident even from afar.

Taking the watch in his hands, he admired its craftsmanship. "Thank you,"

"I'm glad you like it," John replied, his eyes twinkling with happiness. "I want to be there for both of you, especially after everything you've been through."

Just then, Seoyang came back into the living room, wiping her hands on a kitchen towel. "What's going on here?" she asked, noticing the watch on Seojun's wrist.

"John just gave me this watch," Seojun said, holding up his wrist to show her.

Seoyang's expression shifted to one of surprise, and then she smiled softly. "That's very generous of you, John. Thank you for looking out for him."

"Of course," John said, his voice sincere. "I'm happy to be part of your lives."

As they exchanged smiles, Seojun felt a growing sense of comfort with John. Maybe this wouldn't be so bad after all.

Silla's voice rang out, "Father is getting jealous," teasingly referring to the system.

[Jealous? No way! I'm just being cautious!] the system protested, trying to deny the accusation.

Huno chimed in, nudging Seojun playfully. "It's okay, Father! You'll find another girl!"

Seojun couldn't help but chuckle at their banter. He leaned against the bathroom door, glancing at the watch John had given him.

What should I do in this situation? he thought.

"Are you okay, Master?" Huno asked, his eyes full of concern.

[You should push him away, Host!]

Seojun shook his head, still amused by the system's anxiousness.

"Be honest System, when did you have a crush on Mom?" he asked, his tone teasing. The system remained silent, and Seojun laughed lightly.

After washing his face and merging an item in his inventory to the bracelet, he finally felt ready to go back out. Taking a deep breath, he opened the door and stepped into the living room.

To his surprise, he saw John feeding Seoyang a spoonful of food. They were laughing together, and a warmth spread through Seojun's chest.

'I guess he's not that bad', he thought. 'But if he hurts Mom, I don't know what I'll do with him.'

"Don't worry, Master!" Huno said confidently, wagging his tails. "If he hurts Lady Seoyang, I'll bite his butt hard!"

Seojun couldn't help but smile at Huno. "Thanks, buddy. Let's hope it doesn't come to that." He approached the duo, ready to join them and keep an eye on John.