Jeonghan's Forced Marriage

Chapter 44

'PAPA!!'

Minseok ran to Wonwoo once his feet touched the ground.

'Hi baby, what's wrong?'

Wonwoo wiped the dried tears from Minseok's cheeks.

'I'm sorry Wonwoo samchon... I lost Minseok when we were out shopping just now...'

'My poor angel, you must have been terrified just now. Please don't cry anymore. Our Minseok is fine'

Wonwoo patted Seunghan's head, comforting him and ensuring him it was fine.

'Can you tell me what happened?'

'I wanted to buy a soft toy for eomma but when I asked Minseok if he also wanted one, I realised he was gone'

'Minseokie, did you run away? You wanted to play your game without telling hyung?'

'Sorry papa... I didn't mean to make Seunghan hyung worried'

'It's fine Minseokie~'

Seunghan reassured him again.

'Seunghan? Why is your cheek red? Did you injured yourself when trying to find Minseok?'

'No samchon, it's fine. Nothing serious'

'Appa slapped hyung'

'He what?! Seunghan, is it true? Are you ok?'

Seunghan kept quiet. He knew Wonwoo would get mad at Mingyu and he didn't want that to happen.

'Take care of Minseok while I scold your Mingyu samchon. Go take some ice if you need ok?'

'Ne. Thanks samchon'

'Don't you dare lose my son again'

Mingyu warned Seunghan as he left the room.

'Kim Mingyu!'

Mingyu felt chills on his back. Wonwoo has never sounded so mad before.

'Baby...'

Wonwoo slapped Mingyu across his face. Mingyu stared at him, shock and confused.

'What are you thinking?! Slapping Seunghan?'

'He lost our child. Imagine if something happened to Minseok'

'It wasn't even his fault. Minseok deliberately ran to hide without a sound! You can't just blame Seunghan!'

'If he kept an eye on Minseok, even if Minseok walked off, he would have known'

'He didn't expect this to happen right? You know how concentrated Seunghan can be when it comes to choosing Minji's gifts'

'So our son's safety was not his priority'

'He tried Mingyu! He did so well to take care of our son!'

'Clearly he didn't do a great job'

'He is 13 for goodness sake Mingyu!'

'So? So what if he is 13?'

'So? Did you just ask so??'

Wonwoo was speechless. He never expected his husband to be so immature and lack understanding.

'Imagine the trauma the kid had after losing Minseok and having you slap him even though it was not his fault. I'm disappointed Kim'

Wonwoo walked out of his own office and went to find Seunghan and Minseok. Mingyu rolled his eyes and just slumped onto the couch, massaging his temples.

Wonwoo found the two kids in the pantry where Seunghan was opening a packet of food for Minseok and preparing a cup of water.

'Seungie, come here'

Wonwoo patted a high stool at the pantry counter. After ensuring Minseok was safe off a lower chair, Seunghan walked over and apologised again.

'Don't worry Seungie, I don't blame you. How is your face? Does it still hurt?'

Wonwoo caressed his cheek, soothing the redness and the bit of pain that still remained.

'I'm fine Wonwoo samchon. Are you still mad at Mingyu samchon?'

'Don't worry about him. He needs time to reflect'

'Please don't fight. When eomma and appa fought, it was scary. I was scared one of them would leave. I don't want Minseok to experience the same thing'

'We won't leave Minseok. You are a good brother. Thank you for caring for our Minseokie'

Wonwoo sent Seunghan home before heading back. Mingyu was home but they said nothing to each other.

Wonwoo wanted to check on Mingyu's cheek after slapping him but he really wanted Mingyu to know he was in the wrong.

During dinner, they all sat together like a normal dinner except Mingyu and Wonwoo didn't talk.

'Papa, why are you and appa not talking?'

'I lost my voice. You hear how low my voice is?'

Minseok nodded and wished him to get better soon even though Wonwoo just naturally had a low voice.

'Baby, Jagi, hyung, Wonwoo hyung'

'What is it Mingyu'

'I'm sorry'

'For?'

'You know...'

'Specify Mingyu'

'I'm sorry for slapping Seunghan and putting all the blame on him even though it was our Minseokie's fault'

'And?'

'There's more?'

Mingyu stood in front of Wonwoo like a child getting scolding. His head was down and his fingers were fumbling. He tried to think of more stuff he needed to apologise for but nothing came to mind.

'And... I love you, please forgive me?'

'Nice try. Apologise to the poor kid tomorrow and if he forgives you, I will too. For now, you will sleep on the couch'

'Are you sure? You always need me to hug you in the middle of the night'

'I'll be fine tonight'

Wonwoo proceed to take all of Mingyu's clothes and lining them about the bed, creating a little wall around for his little nest. It was filled with Mingyu's scent and his own hardwork.

'I love you my love'

Wonwoo hummed without saying it back, making Mingyu slump his shoulders and leave the room depressed.

In the middle of the night, Wonwoo tipped toed into the living room and carefully climbed into the couch, snuggling beside Mingyu.

'I'm so mad but I love you'