Jeon Jungkook ²¹

Jeon was about to propose to his sister—or at least, that's what the whole family thought when they accepted the invitation to spend a few days at the Jeon family's rural property.

In the eyes of society, you were already past the age considered appropriate for marriage. After your father's death, you dedicated a large part of your life to caring for your family, putting your own desires second. While other women your age were already married, you remained by your mother's and sister's side, assuming responsibilities that were not yours out of obligation, but out of love.

His sister, on the other hand, was exactly the type of woman society expected to see beside a man like Jeon: young, charming, and admired. She constantly courted him, and somehow he seemed to reciprocate. Still, you noticed a hesitation in his gestures, as if even he wasn't sure if she was truly the woman he desired.

Between you and Jeon, the relationship had never been friendly. In public, you seemed more like enemies than acquaintances, always engaging in veiled provocations and arguments. However, behind that hostility lay something far more dangerous: a silent, intense attraction impossible to ignore.

Now, at his family's estate, the servants carried the luggage to its respective rooms, while his mother and sister strolled through the garden.

Upon finding Jeon alone, you decided not to waste the opportunity.

"When do you intend to ask for my sister's hand in marriage?" he asked, without the slightest tact.

He looked up at you, maintaining a serene expression.

"Tonight." He paused briefly. "I wanted to ask for your blessing."

You almost smiled at the unexpected formality. However, before you could respond, you noticed something in his gaze.

One question.

Small, almost imperceptible, but real.

And at that moment, you wondered if Jeon was about to propose to his sister… or just trying to convince himself.