Regrets [COMPLETED]

Chapter 26

Jennie carefully dabbed a cotton ball soaked in antiseptic on the bruise forming on V's cheek. Her hands trembled slightly, a mixture of worry and anger coursing through her.

V winced as the antiseptic stung, but he was more concerned about Jennie. He reached out to gently hold her hand, whispering, "I'm okay, Jennie. It looks worse than it is."

Jennie sighed, her voice heavy with frustration, "I can't believe Jackson and Seulgi would do something like this. They're Lisa's friends, they should know better."

V nodded, his gaze unwavering, "I don't want you to be involved in their mess, Jennie. This is between them and me."

Jennie's eyes met V's, her worry far from abating. "But you're my friend, too, V. I can't stand by and watch you get hurt. It's not right."

V smiled, touched by her concern, and placed a reassuring hand on her shoulder. "I appreciate that, Jennie. Let's focus on getting me patched up, and then we'll figure out how to deal with them"

As Jennie continued to tend to his bruise, she couldn't help but feel a surge of determination. She was going to make sure Lisa's friends understood the consequences of their actions and protect her friendship with V at all costs.

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Seulgi and Jackson found themselves in a moment of intense reflection, sitting in the dimly lit living room after their emotionally charged confrontation with Jennie.

"Are you seriously defending her? You saw her with that guy! She's cheating on Lisa, plain and simple," Jackson exclaimed, frustration evident in his voice.

Seulgi sighed, attempting to keep her composure amidst the rising tension. "Jackson, we don't know the full story. Maybe there's a reasonable explanation."

But Jackson was unyielding. "I don't care! Lisa doesn't deserve to be betrayed like this. We have to tell her what we saw."

Seulgi's brows furrowed in concern, her voice tinged with urgency. "But what if we're wrong? We could ruin their relationship over a misunderstanding."

Jackson shook his head, his anger boiling over. "I can't just sit back and do nothing. Jennie needs to face the consequences of her actions."

Seulgi felt torn between her loyalty to Lisa and her concern for Jennie. Seulgi, knowing Jennie well, was hesitant to believe that she would cheat on Lisa, while Jackson, fueled by anger, jumped to conclusions. Jackson's determination was hard to ignore.

"Let's just take a step back and think this through," Seulgi suggested, hoping to diffuse the tension between them.

But Jackson was too fired up to listen. "I'm going to talk to Lisa. She deserves to know the truth."

Before Jackson could make a move, Seulgi grabbed him by the collar, her voice dripping with warning. "You're not going to tell this to Lisa."

Jackson recoiled, shocked by Seulgi's sudden aggression. "Are you crazy? Let go of me!"

But Seulgi refused to back down, her grip tightening as she pulled him closer, her eyes blazing with intensity. "Think about what you're doing. We're the ones who have kept Jennie's secret for so long. Do you want to ruin Lisa's life with your baseless accusation?"

"We've been keeping her in the dark for too long, and it's not fair to Jennie," Seulgi continued, her voice cracking with emotion.

Jackson tried to break free, but Seulgi held on with steely resolve, unwilling to let him make a rash decision that could irreparably damage their friendships.

“You can't stop me, it will reach Lisa," Jackson retorted, his voice a mix of fury and desperation. With a final, powerful wrench, he broke free from Seulgi's grip and stormed towards the door.

"Jackson, wait!" Seulgi yelled, her voice cracking with desperation. "You're making a mistake!"

But Jackson was already storming towards the door, his footsteps echoing loudly in the tense silence. He threw the door open with a force that rattled the hinges and stepped out into the night.

"Jackson!" Seulgi screamed after him, her voice filled with a mix of anger and fear. She took a step forward, but then hesitated, knowing that chasing him might only escalate the situation.

She watched helplessly as Jackson disappeared into the darkness, her heart pounding in her chest. "Dammit, Jackson!" she cursed under her breath, her fists clenched in frustration.

The intensity of the moment left her breathless, and her mind whirled with confusion and anxiety. She leaned against the wall, feeling the cold, hard surface against her back, a stark contrast to the boiling turmoil inside her.

Her thoughts raced, colliding with each other in a frantic scramble for clarity. She couldn't shake the image of Jackson's enraged expression, the raw anger in his eyes. What had they truly seen? Was Jennie really betraying Lisa, or was there some other explanation that eluded them?

Seulgi's hands trembled as she rubbed her temples, trying to stave off the headache forming from the stress. She knew that whatever Jackson planned to do next could have far-reaching consequences. If he went to Lisa with their suspicions, it could shatter not just one relationship but ripple through their entire circle of friends, causing irreparable damage.

Taking a deep breath, Seulgi tried to steady herself. She needed to prepare for whatever came next. She couldn't let Jackson act on impulse and potentially destroy everything without first understanding the full picture.

But how could she stop him? Jackson was stubborn, driven by a fierce sense of loyalty and a desire to protect Lisa. Seulgi understood that, but she also knew that jumping to conclusions could lead to disastrous outcomes.

Seulgi paced the room, her mind racing. She needed a plan. First, she had to find a way to reach Jackson before he did something irreversible. Maybe if she could talk to him, calm him down, they could approach the situation rationally.

Next, she needed to consider Jennie's side. Jennie had seemed genuinely surprised and confused during the confrontation. Could there be an innocent explanation for what they had seen? Seulgi needed to find out, but that would mean confronting Jennie directly, a prospect that filled her with dread.

And then there was Lisa. How could they protect her from potential heartbreak without knowing all the facts? Seulgi felt a pang of guilt at the thought of Lisa finding out in the worst possible way. She owed it to her friend to handle this delicately.

As these thoughts swirled in her mind, Seulgi realized she was at a crossroads. She had to act quickly, but also carefully. There was no room for mistakes. The weight of the situation pressed down on her, but she knew she had to stay strong.

With a final deep breath, Seulgi straightened up. She couldn't afford to be paralyzed by confusion any longer. She had to take control, confront the situation head-on, and do whatever it took to protect her friends and uncover the truth.

Determined, Seulgi grabbed her phone and dialed Jackson's number, her resolve solidifying with each ring. She would find a way to stop him, to make him see reason. And then, together, they would face whatever consequences lay ahead.