Venomous Devotion 》TK

Chapter - 30

The entire house seemed to revolve around Jungkook, along with a maid. The girl's name was Nella, a bit chubby but otherwise pleasant in appearance. She took Jungkook up to the rooftop. Taehyung wasn't at home, having left after lunch for some business. Before leaving, he had given Jungkook some strict instructions, to not leave the house under any circumstances as he would return within an hour.

In that one hour, Taehyung had already called more than a hundred times, checking what Jungkook was doing, making sure he didn't attempt to escape, and reinforcing the importance of staying inside. Jungkook, like an obedient person, had listened to it all. Taehyung had also instructed Nella to stay with Jungkook at all times, not leaving his side for even a minute. Any trouble, and there would be dire consequences for everyone.

--" Why does that spot over there shine so brightly, even during the day? And why are there so many people pointing towards the distant hills, Nelly?

Jungkook asked.

--" Mrs. Kim, that's because there's a shrine over there, and a love shaped tree. That's why the crowd is so big. People always go there to pray for their wishes, especially lovers who seek blessings for their relationships.

Nella replied politely.

--" Why?

Asked Jungkook, surprised.

--" Because that love shaped tree is where couples go to secure their love, to make promises of staying together forever. It's said that if you go there, you find peace and answers to the many questions in your heart. My grandmother once told me that the shrine used to have a devoted worshipper who would spend his days and nights there, praying and taking care of the shrine. Back then, there was no concept of love in this place. The devotee fell in love with a boy, and they would meet every day in front of the tree. One day, a great uproar occurred, and they were both brutally punished. The next day, their bodies were found hanging from the tree, as they had taken their own lives for the sake of love. Ever since then, the tree has become sacred, and people from all over come here to pray, to seek answers, and to secure the love of their lives.

Jungkook listened intently to Nella's story, she had a way of explaining things very clearly. He glanced away from her and looked at the distant hill, which was quite far from the house. It would take at least an hour to reach there, but from the rooftop, the tall hill seemed closer, almost within reach if one simply started walking. A strong desire began to grow in Jungkook's heart - a desire to go to that distant hill. What would Taehyung say if he asked to take him there?

As Jungkook was coming down from the rooftop, out of nowhere, the Yeontan appeared and immediately started barking loudly in his aristocratic way. Seeing Yeontan, Jungkook got scared and hid behind Nella. Every time this dog saw him, it would start this way. A guard was holding Yeontan's leash tightly, ensuring he wouldn't break free.

Just then, Taehyung walked in through the door. Upon seeing Jungkook, he gave a small smile and began walking towards him. Suddenly, Yeontan started barking even louder and began jumping around. Due to the force of his jumps, Yeontan slipped out of the guard's grip and rushed towards Jungkook. Seeing this, Jungkook ran in fear towards Taehyung. But before the elder could bring him close, Yeontan jumped and scratched Jungkook's hand. Jungkook cried out in pain, "AHH!" and clung to Taehyung.

Everyone was frightened by the sudden turn of events. Yeontan was wildly attacking everyone, forcing them to retreat. When he tried to attack Jungkook again, Taehyung pulled him close and turned around, drawing a gun from the back of his jacket and shooting. The bullet pierced Yeontan's right leg, and he collapsed on the floor, blood staining the ground.

Jungkook was trembling, tears streaming down his face. He clutched Taehyung's jacket tightly. Taehyung held him firmly in return, his forehead glistening with beads of sweat. His face was filled with fury, his teeth clenched, and the whites of his eyes were now completely red. The house guards and servants were all trembling, as if they were moments away from a heart attack.