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Chapter 23

Without a word, he stepped forward, cupping Jungkook’s face, his fingers tracing over a small wound on his lower lip. His voice was sharp with concern.

--" How did this happen? Did you bite your lip that hard? Now how am I supposed to kiss you, huh?

The first part of his sentence was filled with anger, but the last came out almost like a pouty child. Jungkook gazed at him, expression unreadable. Was love supposed to be this convincing, even when it was just an act?

--" Hey, why aren’t you saying anything?

Before Jungkook could respond, a sudden wave of dizziness overtook him. His vision blurred as he barely managed to glance at Taehyung before his body went limp completely.

Panic surged through Taehyung as he caught Jungkook just in time, his voice breaking as he called out,

--" Baby! What’s wrong? JUNGKOOK!

As soon as Taehyung carried Jungkook in his arms and rushed towards his room, he shouted for everyone. Laying Jungkook on the bed, he anxiously called the doctor. By then, the entire household had gathered there.

Soobin hurried to massage Jungkook's hands and feet. Jin sprinkled water on Jungkook’s face, but he didn’t regain his consciousness. Taehyung desperately kept calling his name over and over again while dialling the doctor's number.

Soobin’s younger brother, Minjun stood quietly in a corner. He was afraid of Taehyung, and now, seeing the reputed minister's frantic state, he shrank back even more in fear.

Namjoon said in a worried voice,

--" Don’t just sit here. Take him to the hospital right now, Tae.

Taehyung didn’t waste another second. He lifted Jungkook into his arms and was about to leave the room when Yeonjun burst in, breathless, bringing the doctor along. Taehyung immediately laid Jungkook back on the bed. His terrifying gaze silenced everyone as he ordered them to leave.

Even the doctor himself hesitated under Taehyung’s intimidating stare. Everyone quietly left, leaving only the minister beside Jungkook.

The doctor checked Jungkook's condition for a good amount of time and then smiled slightly at Taehyung before saying,

--" Congratulations, Mr. Kim. He is pregnant. He lost consciousness due to excessive stress. Right now, he needs rest. I’ll administer an injection. He won’t wake up before morning. Tomorrow, bring the patient to the hospital for some tests to properly assess his condition.

Taehyung stared blankly at the doctor, as if he had only heard one sentence, ‘He is pregnant.’ Whether he heard the rest of the doctor’s words was unclear, blurry. He simply nodded, and the doctor, still smiling, left the two alone.

Taehyung remained seated, staring at Jungkook deeply. Fatigue was evident on the sleeping beauty’s delicate face. His nails were slightly broken, his small hand resting within Taehyung’s strong grip. Leaning down, Taehyung gently embraced him, his entire body trembling with excitement. It felt as if he might lose consciousness himself.

Meanwhile, downstairs, Soobin’s loud shouting could be heard. Yeonjun scolded him, but he refused to calm down.

--" Why are you screaming like that, dust bin or something? Stop shouting like an uncivilized person. Ugh, what a voice! It sounds like a rat trapped inside a broken bus for hours.

Soobin forgot all his excitements and turned furious. He glared at Yeonjun.

--" Oh, hello, Mr. Resident of the Graveyard. My name is Soobin. S.O.O.B.I.N. Not dust bin. And my voice is nothing like a rat’s. The problem is with your ears. How do you not feel embarrassed walking around with your rickety old gadgets? Truly shocking!