Venomous Devotion 》TK

Chapter - 42

Silence and stillness filled the entire Jeon house, casting a shadow of sorrow over everything. The tragic death of the elder son of the family had turned everyone into statues, frozen in grief. The once joyful atmosphere had been overtaken by sadness and despair. Just a while ago, they had managed, amidst immense difficulty, to send Jisoo off to her in-laws' house. With both the sorrow of a loved one's death and the departure of their daughter, everyone's spirits were in deep despair.

Jisoo had cried profusely during her farewell, insisting that she also wanted to go to Daegu with everyone to search for Jhope one last time. She refused to go to her in-laws' house without seeing him, her brother-like friend, one last time. Finally, after much persuasion, Sehun promised that they both would go to Daegu together the next day, which brought her some comfort. Only then was Sehun able to take her away.

Both families decided to cancel tomorrow's reception, with plans to reschedule it depending on everyone's emotional recovery.

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Taehyung entered the room with Jungkook and closed the door behind them. Gently touching Jungkook's lips with an sweet kiss, he was about to head to the washroom when the younger grabbed his hand from behind, turning him around, and began to speak in a shaky voice,

--" Did you do all this? Why did you lie to the police?

Jungkook asked with a fearful voice.

Taehyung looked at the hand Jungkook was holding, smirked, released his hand, and then wrapped his arms around Jungkook's small waist, pulling him closer. Brushing Jungkook's hair behind his ear, he replied,

--" Yes, you're right, baby. I told the police to give the false information so that everyone believes that Jhope's death was a car accident.

Taehyung said with a crooked smile, pressing his lips against Jungkook's forehead to lips sensually.

--" B-but why?

Jungkook asked, shocked.

--" Everyone needs to know that Park Jhope is no longer alive.

Taehyung said in a firm voice. He paused for a moment and continued,

--" Especially your elder uncle and aunt. For how long would they keep searching for their dead son? Well, not dead really but whatever! They need to know that their son is no longer on this earth.

He stated, looking calm and composed.

--" If that's the case, you could have told them that you committed the murder. Why didn't you?

Jungkook asked in a trembling voice.

Taehyung gently lifted Jungkook's chin with his fingers, smiled, and replied,

--" I quite enjoy hearing these wife-like statements from you, love.

He said, kissing Jungkook's forehead again with a teasing smile. He then continued,

--" Do you think that after knowing all of these, your family would still love you the same way? When they find out that your beloved cousin died because of you, do you think your elder uncle and aunt will continue to support you as they do now? No, they'll hold you accountable for their son's death. They certainly wouldn't want a murderer to be your husband. They'd want you to either stay with them or be with me.

Taehyung's expression turned fierce, and he tightened his grip around Jungkook's waist, his face reflecting an intensity that sent chills down Jungkook's spine. His previously composed face now seemed filled with rage, his eyes appeared as if someone had poured blood into them. Jungkook began to tremble, paralysed by Taehyung's fierce look, unable to utter a single word. Feeling pain in his waist, he whimpered,