Chapter 22

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It was a sun-kissed morning in Paris.

"Good morning, Daddy!" Hyeon greeted his father with infectious enthusiasm as he saw Jiyong awake. Jiyong, who was still lying in bed, slowly got up, rubbing his head due to a sudden ache.

"Good morning, my son. Come here, do you want to give Daddy a morning hug?" Jiyong playfully suggested. Hyeon's eyes sparkled with delight as he leaped onto his father, and they both burst into laughter.

"Good morning," Jennie chimed in from the kitchen, carrying a tray of food she had lovingly prepared.

"Honey, come here and finish your milk. We're about to have breakfast," Jennie beckoned to Hyeon, who obediently settled into his chair.

"Good morning," Jiyong greeted as he stood up from the bed, gently massaging his head. "Did you change my clothes last night?" he inquired, directing his question to Jennie.

"You were quite drunk last night. You came home in a rather inebriated state. Do you remember anything about how you got back?" Jennie inquired, her concern evident as she attempted to piece together the events of the previous night.

Jiyong ran a hand through his hair, attempting to recall the details of his hazy memory. "It's all a blur... I can't remember much," he admitted.

"Leave it. Forget about that, come eat here." Jennie gently redirected his thoughts.

Jiyong rose from the bed and pulled a chair up to the dining table. As he settled in, Jennie placed a steaming bowl of soup before him.

"It's a hangover soup. It should help with the dizziness and headache."

"Thank you," Jiyong murmured his appreciation and then turned to his son, ruffling Hyeong's hair. "Daddy doesn't have to work today, want to go play at the big playground?"

Hyeong's eyes lit up with joy. "Yehey! Will you come with us, Mommy?" he asked, his excitement palpable.

"Of course, Mommy will be there," Jiyong quickly chimed in, casting a brief, searching glance at Jennie.

Jennie didn't object, wanting to spare Hyeong any disappointment, and agreed with a warm smile.

Once their meal was finished, Jennie asked Hyeong to wait in the living room while she cleaned up and got ready to leave.

"Daddy! Come here, look over there! It's an airplane," Hyeong excitedly pointed towards the balcony window.

Jiyong joined him at the window, his eyes widening in awe. "Oh! That's a big one, son," he exclaimed with genuine wonder.

Jennie, who had overheard their exchange, couldn't help but be filled with affection for the heartwarming sight of the father and son duo, sharing a moment of pure fascination. A gentle smile played on her lips as she cherished their bond.

Upon their arrival at the mall, Jennie decided to let Hyeong and Jiyong enjoy the mall's indoor playground while she took a leisurely solo stroll, hoping to explore the shops at her own pace.

As she meandered through the mall, something exquisite captured her attention. She paused, entranced by a boutique showcasing a breathtaking mannequin adorned in a bodycon Chanel dress.

Jennie swiftly beckoned the saleswoman to retrieve the dress; it was truly love at first sight.

Upon reaching Jennie's location, the saleswoman offered her apologies, revealing that the dress had already been purchased by someone else. Jennie couldn't help but question why it was still displayed if it had been bought. The saleswoman continued to apologize, explaining that she had been on her way to wrap it up for the buyer when she arrived.

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