Chapter 19 || "Professor Kim: A victim. A Survivor. A Saint." || BOOK 2 OF PHOENIX IN HIS ARMS.
It all started at 5:30 AM. The Kim Mansion, usually a haven of elegant tranquility, was quiet. Too quiet. Only the soft rustling of maids preparing breakfast could be heard. But even they paused now and then, throwing side-eyes to one another, whispering about how early a certain someone had woken up. “Did you see Master Jungkook today? He was already dressed and grinning when I passed by the hall,” whispered one maid. “And he was in a very good and cheerful mood today, just like a bouncy bunny hopping around,” Soojin added, looking at Jungkook with eyes full of adoration. “That’s exactly the problem,” the head maid deadpanned. “He’s planning something. I am already looking ahead to today's drama.” And oh, was he ever. Down the hall, Jungkook was tiptoeing past Taehyung’s study, holding a small remote and a very smug grin. Last night’s harmless teasing and playful bites weren’t enough for him. His Hyungie was too innocent and naïve sometimes. How can he not notic...