SWEETHEART

Chapter-31

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It was a warm, golden afternoon when Taehyung and his friends walked into the lecture hall, a place he rarely visited since it wasn't part of his psychology curriculum.

Today, however, was special. His husband, Jeongguk, was delivering a guest lecture on business management—a subject worlds apart from his own. His friends teased him endlessly, nudging him with sly smiles, but Taehyung could only smile shyly, a soft blush creeping up his cheeks.

Kangmin and Woo young giggled looking at their best friend's beetroot face.

Woo young is a business major and especially because his boss and bestie's husband is giving the lecture, he didn't go to the office. He's obviously embarrassed because of what happened in Dong-yeon's cabin but it's a golden opportunity to learn from Jeon Jeongguk directly.... So even with a shameless face he's gonna attend the lecture.

Moreover, Dong-yeon is also present here with his boss.

As Jeongguk stepped onto the stage, his commanding presence filled the room. Dong yeon followed his boss and stood a little far from him.

Taehyung and Woo young looked at each other with a knowing face. Both of their husband and to-be husband were on stage. What a sight! A perfect day.

Kangmin looked at the besties confused but still clapped loudly to root his brother-in-law.

Jeongguk looked composed, professional, and impossibly handsome. His sharp suit and confident demeanor made several students whisper in admiration, but his eyes searched for only one person in the crowd—him. When he spotted taehyung sitting quietly in the middle row, his lips curved into a barely-there smile, so subtle that only Taehyung noticed.

The elder began his lecture, his voice deep and captivating as he explained complex business strategies. Yet, every so often, his gaze would flicker to him, a look so gentle and loving it felt like a secret just between them.

Taehyung lowered his eyes, his heart racing as his friends giggled beside him. He clutched his notebook tighter, pretending to take notes, though his mind was entirely on him.

During the Q&A session, one student asked him about the role of psychology in understanding consumer behavior.

Jeongguk, without missing a beat, glanced at his wife and said, "Psychology is the heart of business...it helps us understand people better. I've learned that firsthand from someone very close to me."

The room erupted in soft laughter and knowing looks, and Taehyung's face turned crimson. His friends nudged him playfully, whispering, "He means you!"
Taehyung tried to hush them, his shyness making him unable to meet the elder's eyes.

As the lecture ended, Jeongguk thanked everyone and descended the stage. He nodded to dong-yeon who got the message and left.

The students started to disperse, but he made his way toward taehyung, unbothered by the curious glances. He stopped in front of the younger, extending a hand as he said softly, "Shall we go?"

Taehyung hesitated for a moment, aware of the attention they were attracting. But when he looked up into Jeongguk's warm, reassuring eyes, he placed his hand in his, letting Jeongguk guide him out.

The hall echoed with playful whispers and amused smiles, but Taehyung felt only the strong grip of his hand, the quiet intensity in his gaze, and the unspoken promise of love between them.

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As the car's engine hummed softly on the way to the restaurant, Taehyung couldn't help but whine in embarrassment, his face flushed from the attention Jeongguk had given him during his lecture.