Taehyung and Jungkook's gaze locked, lingering for more than a few seconds.
Taehyung's larger, veiny hands held Jungkook’s smaller, delicate ones, creating an intense moment that neither seemed willing to break.
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Meanwhile, the baby’s wide eyes settled on Jungkook, recognizing him immediately and breaking into a bright smile. His tiny hands and legs kicked joyfully in the air.
Jungkook’s face turned as red as a tomato, a deep blush spreading across his cheeks, though he couldn’t understand why he felt so flustered. Both Taehyung and Jungkook felt tingles racing through them, like butterflies dancing in their stomachs, making the moment feel even more magical.
Taehyung was captivated by Jungkook’s large, doe-like eyes, while Jungkook, shocked, stared back at Taehyung with his own widened eyes, his cheeks flushed, and his mouth slightly parted in surprise.
Everyone around watched with amusement and astonishment, feeling like mere spectators in a scene meant just for Taehyung and Jungkook.
They couldn’t help but feel as if they were intruding.
Min-jun’s face, however, twisted in anger. Jealousy gnawed at him as he observed the scene unfolding before him, but he restrained himself. He had no claim over Jungkook; they hardly knew each other. But someday, he vowed to make Jungkook his—and then he’d make sure to keep Taehyung far away.
Soo-ah sat on the floor, holding her sprained ankle, regret filling her. She knew she had crossed a line this time. If only she’d been in her right mind, none of this would have happened.
Beside her, her mother, Park Jiwoo, looked at Jungkook with thinly veiled disdain. She now harboured a strong dislike for him, seeing him as a barrier between Soo-ah and Taehyung.
Jiwoo could clearly see the way Taehyung’s eyes admired Jungkook, something she had never seen him do for her daughter. All her plans and efforts for Soo-ah’s future with Taehyung now felt at risk. Determined, she resolved to do whatever it took to keep Jungkook away from Taehyung.
Finally, Irene cleared her throat, breaking the spell between Taehyung and Jungkook, bringing them back to reality. She too was surprised by Jungkook’s obvious blush, as no one had ever affected her "princess" this way before.
Taehyung quickly let go of Jungkook’s hands, looking away, his ears now tinged with red. Jungkook, flustered, gently lifted the baby into his arms and looked down, embarrassed to let anyone see his reddened face. The baby cooed happily and began playing with Jungkook’s locket, its shiny surface capturing his attention.
"I think we should change the baby's clothes," Jungkook said shyly, his voice barely above a whisper.
Jin nodded with a smile. "Yes, Jungkook, come with me. I’ll show you to Taehyung’s room where the baby’s clothes are kept."
