MR. Jeon, The Heart Bandit | L.K Adaptation

chapter 40

The second-floor corridor was isolated and quiet.

Since old Madam Jeon has trouble walking and disliked too much commotion, she had taken the room by the corner. Still, even before Jungkook entered, he heard sobs from within.

He pushed the door and entered to find Old madam Jeon in her wheelchair. She was dressed in tangzhuang, and it was not difficult to see that she was once beautiful despite her white hair and wrinkles.

A woman was sprawled over her lap and quickly sobbing. She looked slowly when she heard the door open her face was full of tear stains and her eyes were utterly damp, as if she was waiting for someone to console her.

It was Tzuyu

One would not surprise and indeed be aware through common sense that she had told her side of the story with 'tons' worth of added details, claiming old Madam Jeon's sympathy and heartache.

She probably even took the chance to badmouth Lisa as well.

Disgust showed between Jungkook's brows, but he simply stepped up and lowered his head.

"Grandmother"

Old Madam Jeon smiled coldly. "So, you actually still remember me!"

"What do you mean, Grandmother?" Jungkook replied, simply waiting for her scolding.

"Why did you cancel the wedding today!" Old madam Jeon exclaimed hitting herself in the thigh perhaps due to the exertion, she heaved for moments before continuing. "What has Tzuyu done wrong that you have to hurt her like this? Wasn't it you who promised me to marry her and treat her well"

"Yes" Jungkook did not deny it.

"Good. Then tell me why would you go back on your own promise and leave Tzuyu a laughing stock for the entire nation! She's a star! You shouldn't have ruined her future even if you hated her!"

"Grandmother, stop...." Tzuyu sobbed, shaking her head as she wiped away her tears, "It's all my fault!"

She looked so miserable that old madam Jeon felt a pang of hurt inside.

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Old Madam Jeon liked Tzuyu the most.

Ever since Tzuyu had made connections with Jeon family, she had played the role of a noble and virtuous white lotus, ever playing her cards right. Then, when she set her eyes on Jungkook, she made every effort to act the part of a lovestruck maiden who asked for nothing in return.

Having learned that her birth and status were decent and yearning for a grandchild since she did not have much time left alive, she demanded that Jungkook marry to Tzuyu.

She just never expected that her most trustworthy and obedient grandchild had suddenly rebbled!

"On your knees!" She yelled, but started to cough violently

"Grandmother, are you alright?" Tzuyu patted her back gently in concern.

Meanwhile, Jungkook slowly lowered himself, putting both his knees on the ground. However, his expression was unfettered and his back straightened, appearing more like a kind than someone apologizing.

After wheezing for a moment, Old Madam Jeon turned back to Jungkook. "It's not too late to resume the wedding!"

Jungkook met her gaze. "No, Because I never do anything I regret"

"You....!"

Old Madam Jeon's face went white, but soon caught a mysterious glint in Jeon's eyes. As doubt arose in her chest, she calmly turned to Tzuyu "Leave us"

Tzuyu bite her lips. "Grandmother, I'm worried about you...."

"I'm fine. Go" Old madam Jeon smiled mildly.

"Alright. Take care of your health, Grandmother, and please don't argue with Jungkook over me" Tzuyu said softly, before turning to leave.

After she closed the door, she tried listen in on them, only for Mr. Park to approach her.

"Miss Tzuyu, Please come with downstairs as you wait"

A hint of discontent arose beneath Tzuyu's eyes, although she smiled in return. "Alright"