Love Rain

Second Chapter

“Go to your room, Sis "

Seami, who glanced at Yura once, saw a pair of burning, angry eyes fixed on her. Avoiding that gaze, she lowered her head and climbed the stairs. Her feet stopped at her own room. By then, the rain had already stopped.

“Mom… I miss you, Mom.."

Murmuring to herself, Saemi took a novel from the bookshelf and went to the balcony, sitting on a chair with a sigh.

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The sound of the meeting room door opening made Minho turn his gaze toward it.

Through the door opened by Jimin, when Taehyung entered, Minho let out an involuntary sigh. He had always envied that commanding presence. When Taehyung stepped inside, Sooyon and Jimin followed right behind him and stopped in front of Jeon Minho.

“Good morning, Mr. Jeon.”

“Good morning, Taehyung.”

Minho replied, hiding the unease Taehyung alone created in him. But that only seemed to fuel Taehyung’s anger further.

“This is a business meeting, Mr. Jeon. So fix your language.”

Taehyung spoke while clenching his fist, and Jimin’s lips curled into a mocking smile as he noticed the sweat dripping down Minho’s forehead.

“Sooyon… start.”

“Yes, sir.”

Following Taehyung’s signal, Sooyon connected her tablet to the projector and began her presentation after the meeting room lights were dimmed.

Both Taehyung and Jimin watched the presentation with pride, but Minho was searching for even a single reason to reject it. However, he found none. As soon as Sooyon finished speaking, the room lit up again.

“So, Mr. Jeon. Is this project a deal or like always…?”

A mocking smile formed on Taehyung’s face.

“No, no, Mr. Kim. I need some more time to think about this offer. So I need some time.”

With Minho’s words, Taehyung’s suppressed anger surfaced instantly. Seeing his tense hands clench into fists, Jimin placed a hand on Taehyung’s shoulder, signaling him to stay calm. Understanding the gesture, Taehyung exhaled deeply and turned back toward Minho with a sharp gaze.

“Fine. Mr. Jeon, think about it and let us know your decision. Jimin, let’s go. We’re already five minutes late.”

Taehyung, pulling his eyes away from Minho, left the room with Jimin and Sooyon. Minho watched them leave through the CCTV footage.

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Until nightfall, Saemi remained on the balcony, reading a novel under the light of a single bulb. Jungkook came to find her during that time.

Like someone deeply immersed in a trance, Saemi's face glowed under the moonlight as she read. Jungkook watched her with a faint smile. He knew well that the only comfort Saemi had in this house was the novels on her bookshelf.

“Sis, let’s go for dinner.”

Jungkook called her, but she didn’t respond.

“Sissssss !”

This time Jungkook raised his voice slightly. Saemi startled and turned toward him.

“What, Kookie?”

“Let’s go eat, sis. I’m hungry.”

“Did Mom and Dad eat, Kookie?”

“Yes, they already ate a long time ago. Let’s eat together.”

“Alright, let’s go.”

For Saemi, it was f*******n to eat while her father and stepmother were still eating. And sitting at the same table with her father, who didn’t even want to see her face, was nothing more than a distant dream. That is why Jungkook always ate with her—because he had promised himself she should never feel alone.

Saemi entered her room, placed the novel back on the shelf, and went with Jungkook toward the dining room.

To Be Continues