Chapter 22 : The Price of Protection

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Trigger Warning : Aggression and Forced kiss.

Soobin paced anxiously outside Prosecutor Choi's office, his eyes fixed on the closed door. He had been waiting for what felt like an eternity, and his frustration grew with each passing minute. Finally, he mustered up the courage to approach the prosecutor's assistant.

"Please, I need to see him," Soobin begged, his voice trembling. "Just once. I'll do anything."

The assistant, a stern-looking woman with a kind heart, regarded him sympathetically. "I'm sorry, Soobin-ssi. Prosecutor Choi is busy with a high-profile case. He can't meet with you now."

Soobin's eyes welled up with tears. "Please, help me."

The assistant's expression softened, and she nodded discreetly. "I'll try to arrange a meeting. But you have to promise me one thing: be careful. Prosecutor Choi is not a man to be trifled with."

Soobin nodded eagerly, relief washing over him. "Thank you. I'll be careful. I just need to see him once."

The assistant nodded and disappeared into the office, leaving Soobin to wait anxiously for his chance to plead his case.

Three hours felt like an eternity, but finally, the assistant emerged from the office with a nod. "Soobin-ssi, Prosecutor Choi will see you now. You have 10 minutes."

Soobin's heart raced as he stood up, smoothing his clothes and taking a deep breath. He followed the assistant into the office, where Prosecutor Choi sat behind his desk, his expression stern.

"Yeonjun doesn't want to meet you, Soobin. You promised to respect his choice and leave."

Soobin's eyes welled up with tears as he begged, "I'm begging you, sir, just let me see him once. If after that, he says he doesn't want me around him, I'll leave. I promise."

Prosecutor Choi's gaze faltered, and for a moment, Soobin saw a glimmer of the father behind the prosecutor. He nodded curtly. "Very well. But just once, Soobin. And if Yeonjun tells you to leave, you must respect his wishes."

Soobin thanked Prosecutor Choi, his voice filled with gratitude. "Thank you, sir. Thank you for allowing me to see him."

Prosecutor Choi nodded, his expression softening slightly. "Remember, Soobin, this is a one-time exception. Don't make me regret it."

Soobin nodded fervently, relief washing over him. He hurried to the hospital, his heart racing with anticipation.

As he arrived, he noticed the guards standing outside Yeonjun's room, their eyes watchful but no longer hostile. One of them nodded at Soobin, stepping aside to let him pass.

Soobin's heart skipped a beat as he realized that Yeonjun's father must have given the order to allow him to see Yeonjun. He took a deep breath, steeling himself for what was to come.

He pushed open the door, his eyes scanning the room for Yeonjun. And then, he saw him, sitting on the bed, his eyes fixed on Soobin with a mixture of emotions.

Soobin impulsively hugged Yeonjun, showering him with gentle kisses on his nose, eyes, cheeks, and forehead before softly pecking his lips.

"I'm so sorry, Yeonjun," Soobin whispered, his lips grazing Yeonjun's ear. "I should have protected you better."

Yeonjun's body stiffened, his fists clenched. "Let me go, Soobin."

Soobin's grip tightened. "I won't let you go, Yeonjun. Not until you listen to me."

"Don't touch me with your dirty hands," Yeonjun spat, his eyes flashing with anger.

Soobin stumbled back, his face stinging from the rejection. He looked down at his hands, as if expecting to see dirt or grime, but they were clean.

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