|| Want You again || ??

After Taehyung and Bogum left, an unfamiliar silence filled the mansion.

Jungkook sat at the grand dining table, staring at his untouched glass of wine. His mind was a mess, replaying Taehyung’s words over and over again.

"You had your chance, Jungkook. And you ruined it."

He clenched his jaw, pushing the glass away.

No.

If he couldn’t get Taehyung back, then at least… at least he wouldn’t lose his kids.

Jungkook took a deep breath, getting up and walking toward the living room where Aeira and Jiwon were sitting. Aeira was exploring the mansion with wide, curious eyes, while Jiwon sat stiffly on the couch, arms crossed.

Jungkook forced a smile. "Aeira, do you want to see something cool?"

Aeira perked up. "Cool? What is it?"

Jungkook smirked, holding out his hand. "Come with me, princess. I’ll show you."

Aeira hesitated for a moment before glancing at Jiwon.

Jiwon sighed and gave her a small nod. "Go if you want."

That was all Aeira needed. She quickly grabbed Jungkook’s hand, and he led her through the mansion, showing her everything—his massive indoor swimming pool, a room filled with expensive toys, even a closet full of designer clothes for her.

Aeira gasped, her eyes sparkling. "Wooooah! This is all yours, Ajusshi?"

Jungkook chuckled. "No, princess. It’s all yours now."

Aeira blinked up at him. "Mine?"

Jungkook knelt down to her level, tucking a strand of hair behind her ear. "Of course. You’re my daughter. You deserve the best."

Aeira giggled. "Mamma and Appa say that too!"

Jungkook’s smile faltered slightly at the mention of Appa—meaning Bogum—but he quickly covered it up. "They’re right, princess. And now, you have me too."

Aeira clapped her hands. "Yay! Then… can I take some toys home?"

Jungkook chuckled. "You can take everything you want, princess."

Aeira beamed, running around the room, excitedly picking things she liked.

Meanwhile, Jiwon stood at the doorway, watching them with a blank expression.

Jungkook turned to him. "You can take whatever you want too, Jiwon."

Jiwon scoffed. "I don’t need anything from you."

Jungkook clenched his jaw but forced a smile. "I just want to take care of you, son."

Jiwon’s expression darkened. "Don’t call me that."

Jungkook’s heart sank, but he didn’t let it show. "I know you’re mad at me—"

"Mad?" Jiwon cut him off, laughing bitterly. "You think I’m just mad? You have never care about us"

Jungkook inhaled sharply, his fingers curling into fists. "That’s not true."

Jiwon narrowed his eyes. "Isn’t it? That's why you never stay when I told you to celebrate our birthday together, never ever come to my school for parents meeting only mom come. Even after all that you didn't even try to find us... Find me"

Jungkook stayed silent.

Jiwon scoffed and turned away. "Whatever. I’m only here for Aeira."

Jungkook watched as Jiwon walked away, leaving behind the heavy weight of his words.