Unbinding Tradition

99. When things get hard! 😩

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Jungkook sat on the wooden chair in their bedroom, his arms lazily wrapped around Hyunnie, who sat on his lap, his tiny hands gripping Jungkook's kurta as he kicked his legs in frustration.

Hyun- Jimiee Didi cheatin'! (he whined, his round cheeks puffed in anger as he pointed at Jiminee, who sat across from them on the bed, her arms folded smugly)

Jm- I did not cheat. (she argued) You just don't know how to count properly, Hyunnie!

Hyunnie pouted, looking up at Jungkook with teary eyes.

Hyun- Baba! Tell Jimiee Didi no to be mean!

Jungkook sighed, gently patting Hyunnie's head.

Jk- Jiminee.. (he said tiredly) let him win once.

Jiminee gasped dramatically.

Jm- No way! He needs to learn that the world is cruel-

Before she could finish, the door creaked open, and Tae stepped in.

Tae- The world is cruel? (she repeated, raising an eyebrow) You're talking like an eighty-year-old saint, Jiminee.

Jiminee grinned.

Jm- Mami-sa, you're back!

Hyunnie immediately perked up, stretching his arms toward Tae.

Hyun- Amma! Jimiee Didi bein' mean!

Tae chuckled, making her way to them. She ruffled Jiminee's hair before bending down to lift Hyunnie from Jungkook's lap, settling him onto her hip.

Jungkook remained silent.

Even as Tae's warmth filled the room, his sadness lingered beneath the surface.

She noticed it-the way his fingers tapped against his knee, the way his gaze drifted toward the floor, lost in thought.

But for now, she focused on the kids.

Because they needed some happiness.

And so did he.

Tae- I have something important to tell you both. (her voice was soft, her eyes flickering toward Jungkook for a moment before she looked back at the children)

Jiminee sat up straighter.

Jm- What is it?

Hyunnie gasped.

Hyun- Did Amma bring laddoos?!"

Tae giggled.

Tae- No, Hyunnie.

Hyunnie's face fell.

Hyun- No laddoos? (his voice wobbled as if he were about to cry)

Jungkook let out a small breath of amusement, his lips twitching just the slightest.

Tae shifted Hyunnie on her hip, booping his tiny nose.

Tae- Something better than laddoos.

Hyunnie's eyes widened.

Hyun- B-better dan laddoos?

Tae nodded, glancing toward Jiminee before saying,

Tae- You're going to have a baby brother or sister soon.