"I can't look at you," his voice trembled with a painful vulnerability, "And not remember the sweet betrayal, Y/N,"
"I am sorry for betraying you, Jungkook"
"You hurt me, Y/N," his words stood as a testament to the wounds that had deeply scarred his...
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❀In the faded petals of neglected flowers, she witnessed her own reflection❀
🥀•Chapter Thrity-One•🥀
In the middle of the night, Y/N woke up, her eyes fluttering open as she took in her surroundings. She felt a sense of emptiness as she realized that Jungkook wasn't beside her.
Swallowing hard, she got out of bed, wrapping a shawl around her shoulders for warmth.
With bare feet, she embarked on a quiet journey through the expansive bedroom she shared with Jungkook. The soft glow of candlelight created dancing shadows, giving the Jeon Palace walls a dreamlike atmosphere. The absence of artificial light indicated that everyone else in the palace was fast asleep.
Y/N descended the grand staircase, letting out a gentle yawn as she walked. She looked around, hoping to catch a glimpse of Jungkook. However, the palace appeared deserted and silent, its corridors empty of any signs of life.
Driven by an unspoken urge, Y/N found herself outside, beneath the twinkling stars in the night sky. A line of vigilant bodyguards stood, their figures outlined against the darkness. One of them expressed surprise at the unexpected appearance of the mafia queen.
"Ma'am Jeon, is everything all right?" the guard asked, curious about why the mafia queen ventured out into the night.
Y/N's voice carried a mix of authority and disappointment as she inquired, "Where is your king?"
"The king is on a mission, I believe. He informed the family about it," the guard replied, unaware of the impact his words had on Y/N. The realization that Jungkook had embarked on a mission without even informing her shattered her trust, leaving her feeling broken.
Without saying a word, she walked forward, determined to find solace outside the confines of the palace. She felt nauseous within those haunting walls, and the presence of Jungkook alone had made it feel like home. Without him, it was just an extravagant enclosure.
"Ma'am Jeon, where are you going?" the guard called out, his face filled with concern as he tried to block her path.
Y/N looked at him, a mix of confusion and weariness in her eyes. Slowly, she shifted her gaze towards the palace's garden. "I'm going for a walk in the garden. I felt suffocated inside the palace," she explained, her voice carrying a melancholic longing.
The guard was taken aback by how vulnerable and fragile the mafia queen appeared in that moment. They were accustomed to seeing Jeon Y/N exude power and darkness, much like her husband. But now, she seemed like a broken person, seeking comfort and solace.
