Chapter 16

When Jungkook arrived, Taehyung's bodyguards had cordoned off the area effectively. They had completely cleared the play area and were standing in a circle outside it. They had instructed people to stay far away from that place. Jungkook couldn't believe that Taehyung had so many bodyguards stationed there. Jungkook had put his mask back on before arriving. Upon his arrival, the bodyguards permitted him to pass. Myung followed him, entering the play area. As they both entered, they were shocked by the scene before them. The mall manager, the play area staff, Hanni, the other child, and his two bodyguards were all standing there. When Jungkook saw the second child, he was completely surprised-it was none

other than Soojin. At that moment, Joo Young arrived running and was also surprised by the scene. The bodyguards allowed him inside after he informed them that he is father of soojin.

Joo Young and Soojin had also come for shopping today as they weren't in a good mood since last night, so they decided to spend some time here. While they were passing by the play area, Soojin expressed his desire to play there. Therefore, Joo Young left Soojin in the care of his two bodyguards at the play area. While shopping, his bodyguards messaged him and informed him about the entire incident. He had no idea that the child involved would be Hanuel.

When Joo Young spotted Jungkook there, he was even more surprised. He didn't appreciate the fact that Jungkook had come shopping with Hanuel. Upon noticing Joo Young, Jungkook redirected his attention to Hanni. Hanni stood there with a sad expression on his face. Jungkook's heart sank as he noticed the tears welling up in Hanni's eyes. He immediately went to Hanni, knelt down, and embraced him. As Hanni's tears streamed down his cheeks, Joo Young, who had been content until then, suddenly felt a pang in his heart. Now Hanni's tears flowed from his eyes. So seeing this scene, soojin who was happy till now suddenly felt a prick in his heart Observing the situation, Jungkook gently separated Hanni from himself, wiping away his tears and reassuring him, "No, bubba, don't cry. If you cry, mumma will also cry." Upon hearing this, Hanni immediately ceased crying and, while sobbing, expressed, "Mumma, Soojin broke my building. I had built it with a lot of hard work." Hearing Hanni's words, Jungkook became furious at Soojin. He turned his face towards Soojin, addressing him sternly, "How dare you break Hanni's building?" Hearing his harsh voice, soojin got scared and hid behind Joo Young. Jungkook had never spoken to him in such a harsh tone before, so he got scared. Joo Young and everyone else were completely surprised to witness this scene because all those present were aware of Jungkook's affection for Soojin. As Jungkook entered the circle without his mask, everyone immediately recognized him. He couldn't believe that Jungkook was Hanuel's mother. Unbeknownst to him, Jungkook was actually Taehyung's wife, and Hanuel was their son. Upon seeing Soojin frightened, Joo Young became little angry with Jungkook. "Jungkook,...there's no need to be so angry at Soojin. He might not have done it intentionally; it might have happened by mistake," Joo Young said. Hearing this, Jungkook looked at the manager and asked, "Instruct your staff to disclose the truth about whatever happened here?"

Upon hearing this, the manager signaled to his staff, and one of them explained, 'Sir, when Hanuel Baby was constructing this building, we planned to take his picture and display it here. However, before that could happen, a ball suddenly came and struck the building. The impact caused it to collapse. That ball belonged to Soojin.'" hearing the same explanation, Soojin spoke before Jungkook could react, saying, "I didn't do it intentionally. I was playing with the ball, and accidentally, while playing, it came here and collided with the building." Soojin was lying. In reality, he had come here because he recognized Hanni, even though Hanni was wearing a mask. Soojin identified him by observing his wristwatch, a unique timepiece that Taehyung had specially ordered from abroad for Hanni. Soojin had seen this watch on Hanni's wrist before. Intentionally, Soojin arrived and started pretending to play. As soon as Hanni completed constructing his building, Soojin deliberately aimed and threw his ball towards Hanni's building, causing it to break. He Did it to take revenge from Hanni. After listening to him, Joo Young said to Jungkook "You heard.... soojin didn't do anything intentionally." A female staff member said while agreeing with him. "Yes Joo Young Sir is absolutely right. Soojin Baby did not do this intentionally."Listening to her, Jungkook softened his voice and said, 'Oh, that's it. Then it doesn't matter. Soojin dear, I'm sorry!'" At last, Jungkook covered his ears. Soojin and Joo Young became happy again after hearing his apology and the loving way he spoke. Finally, after many days, Jungkook had taken his side once more. Soojin was overjoyed, thinking that today Jungkook had spoken to him lovingly as before and had sided with him instead of Hanuel. Similarly, Joo Young was also very happy, thinking that once again Jungkook had sided with his adopted son over his own, Hanuel. This only proved that Jungkook still fondness for Joo Young.

Joo Young always felt that Jungkook loved Soojin so much because of him and tolerated all his tantrums. However, the truth was that Jungkook actually considered Soojin as his own son. Despite not loving his biological son, Jungkook devoted all his love to Soojin. Seeing the situation Myung thought that perhaps Jungkook still hadn't completely changed and started to become very angry with his friend.

Hanuel stood with his head lowered and a sad expression. He had hoped that his mumma would support him again today, but she once more backed Soojin as he had done before, only listening to him. Once again today, his mumma disregarded how much Soojin had hurt him. Hanni was feeling very sad. Taehyung's bodyguards, who had already started changing their opinion about Jungkook, were also very disappointed after seeing Jungkook's response, but what could they do, poor fellows? Their job was to protect Hanuel and Jungkook from any danger, not to interfere in their conversations.

Jungkook then made a sad pouty face and said, 'But even though Soojin did not do this intentionally, it is also true that Hanni's hard work was wasted, and he could not even get his photo taken.'" "Upon hearing this, Hanni's eyes suddenly brightened, feeling relieved that his mumma at least considered him. Joo Young said, 'You're right... Hanni's hard work has gone to waste, so Soojin will need to apologize to him.' Joo Young had said all this just to lure Jungkook into his trap once again. He aimed to impress Jungkook once more, especially since today Jungkook was conversing with him normally, unlike the last few days when he either ignored him or spoke rudely to him. In this way, how could he miss this opportunity to make Jungkook have a good opinion about him again. But he doesn't know why Jungkook's good opinion about him was important to him? Was it only for the success of his and Jennie's plan or because he didn't like Jungkook's changed behavior towards him? On hearing Jungkook's response, 'No, there's no need to apologize. Soojin did this accidentally." Soojin felt a surge of happiness because he didn't want to apologize to Hanuel. Consequently, Hanuel didn't really care. Would an apology change anything anyway, considering his building was destroyed? Joo Young raised concern, asking, 'How could this happen? Hanuel's mood is so affected because of the building's damage. Soojin should apologize.'"

Today, Joo Young wanted to impress Jungkook with full enthusiasm. Upon hearing this, Jungkook smiled and said, 'If that's the case, then it's okay. I have an idea... Soojin makes a lot of things from blocks, so I am thinking, why not have Soojin build a building like Hanni's? Then Hanni can also get his photo taken with it. Will your son make a building like Hanni's building?' Jungkook's tone was quite challenging, and Soojin couldn't refuse, even if she wanted to; besides, Jungkook had also praised him. Stepping forward from behind Joo Young, Soojin said, 'Yes, Jungkook uncle! I will build the same building.' Hearing her response, Jungkook smiled and said, 'All the best then!' Soojin then got busy with his work. Jungkook sent the manager and his bodyguards from there. The manager was happy that this matter was solved so easily. Joo Young also went to continue his shopping. He wanted to talk to Jungkook more but he did not feel right here in front of everyone. Then Ishika comes towards Hanni and Myung and sees that both of them were not looking happy. Myung said him in a low voice, "Kook-ah, how can you forgive that soojin so easily? He wasted Hanni's hard work." Jungkook remained silent after speaking and then knelt in front of Hanni. He said, "Bubba, when someone undermines our hard work in life, merely saying sorry won't fix things. We have to take action ourselves. Moreover, a mere apology doesn't make the other person understand the impact of their actions on us. In such situations, if we simply work hard again, that person might see us as naive, considering themselves smarter and may even ridicule us. Therefore, it's better to take steps that make the other person realize their mistake while achieving our goals. Today, your mumma is going to set an example of this by making Soojin realize his mistake. You just need to follow my lead. Will you do it?" Hanni became excited and nodded eagerly. He was curious to witness how his mother would teach Soojin a lesson. Hearing this, Myung asks confused "What are you going to do?" Hearing his question, Jungkook speaks with a smirk on his lips. "Just wait and watch!"