Reborn: The Unexpected Twist

"Han Taehyun, you're not talking to a five year old who would believe your jokes sadly," Lee Jinhee voiced out.

"Is that so?" Han Taehyun questioned whilst trying to sound surprised.

"I swear I thought I was talking to a five year old," Taehyun added.

Lee Jinhee scoffed and voiced out, "Anyway, I will be hanging up now."

"Wait! Wait! Don't hang up the call without sending me a picture of yours. If you don't send me picture of yours, I will really sabotage the engagement party," Taehyun spoke out.

He then continued, "Should I kidnap Taeho and be your partner instead?"

Lee Jinhee groaned.

"Fine! I will send you a picture of mine! Are you happy?" Jinhee said.

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Ten minutes had passed until Lee Jinhee had sent Han Taehyun her picture. However, until now, she had received no reply from Taehyun. This subconsciously made a pout form on her face.

Hearing the knocks on the door, Jinhee whipped her head towards the direction of the room and said, "You can enter in."

The door to the room slowly opened, and footsteps were heard. Han Taeho stepped into the room whilst looking charming in his navy blue suit. His bangs fell upon his forehead and his mask. Nonchalance sat on his face as he walked towards her.

"Are you ready for it?" Taeho questioned to which Lee Jinhee nodded.

That is when Lee Jinhee realized something, and staring at Taeho, she asked, "Since you have invited Jinkyung, what will you do if she finds out about the entire thing?"

"What is it?" Jinhee asked.

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Holding Han Taeho's hand, Lee Jinhee walked towards the long flight of stairs beside him. Everyone's eyes were on the two, and Jinhee took in a deep breath. It seemed that most of the crowd was surprised to see the two of them like this.

Searching across the crowd, Jinhee searched for familiar faces. A confident smile formed on Jinhee's face when she spotted Ahn Chaewon and Min Hyunbin. Min Hyunbin's parents were present as well.

Then, Lee Jinhee's eyes fell on the Lee Family. Shock was vivid on their face, and Jinkyung stared at her with disbelief. Only Lee Dowon wore a slight smile on her face.

Han Taeho pressed Jinhee's hand slightly in order to comfort her, and noticing his actions, warmth spread over Jinhee's heart. As Jinhee got down the last step, Han Jinyoung and Jihye walked towards them.

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Staring at the engagement ring on her hand, a smile sat on Lee Jinhee's face. The expensive and one of a kind ring like this was not something Lee Jinhee had ever expected to wear. Nonetheless, this ring gave her a power that Lee Jinhee needed the most in this moment.

"What are you thinking about?" Han Taeho questioned whilst standing beside Lee Jinhee.

"Nothing," Jinhee answered as she placed her hand down.

Staring at the direction of Jinkyung, Jinhee added, "Shouldn't you go and comfort her at this moment? It seems as if she will be bursting off due to rage."

"Is that so? I want her to be more angry before I go to her. This is not enough for me," Taeho voiced out.

Jinhee laughed and said, "Does sadism lie in your DNA? Taehyun has this sadism as well."

"I don't know. I took Taehyun and me to be the complete opposite," Taeho vocalised.

"Well, I guess you two are different," Jinhee said.

"Your friends are coming over, and I have to entertain other guests. So talk to you later," Taehyun voiced out.

Lee Jinhee nodded.

Staring up, Jinhee saw Hyunbin and Chaewon standing walking towards her. Immediately a wide smile formed on her face, and she stood up from the chair she was seated at.

"Chaewon-ah, I am really glad you came!" Jinhee voiced out enthusiastically.

Ahn Chaewon nodded and stated, "Congratulations! This was surprising though."

Lee Jinhee shook her head and vocalized, "Well, just something done for family business with no feelings involved."

"Yah! Ugly Lady, are you ignoring me?" Hyunbin questioned. His voice clearly showed how annoyed he was at this moment.

Lee Jinhee chuckled, and turning towards Hyunbin, Jinhee rubbed her palm on his head. Feeling that his hair was getting ruined, Hyunbin slapped Jinhee's hand away and glared at Jinhee.

"Aigoo! How can I ignore this adorable little brother of mine?" 

"Geez! You sound disgustingly fake at this moment," Hyunbin commented.

Hyunbin then added, "How did such a man agree to get engaged to someone like you?"

"Isn't it my beauty that captured him?" Lee Jinhee questioned as she flipped her hair.

"I would have believed you if you had said ugliness instead of beauty," Hyunbin vocalised before scoffing.

Ignoring the words from Hyunbin, Jinhee asked, "Where is Ahjumma and Ahjusshi?"

"Last time I saw them, they were talking with this dude," Hyunbin said.

Turning towards Chaewon, Jinhee said, "I will go off and find Ahjusshi and Ahjumma. Meanwhile, you can make yourself comfortable at here. Enjoy the drinks and food."

Ahn Chaewon nodded.

Walking towards the front, Lee Jinhee spotted the Min Couple, but, before she could walk towards them, she found herself being surrounded by an unknown couple.

"Dear, do you remember me?" The man asked— his tone sounding flattering. He looked to be around mid forties, and on his face sat a wide smile— which Jinhee deemed to be fake. 

The woman beside him— who wore a similar expression— said, "Jinhee Dear, I used to visit you a lot back when you're small. You're such a cute kid back then. You've grown up into such a beautiful and good-natured girl. No wonder Taeho got engaged to you."

Min Hyunbin who stood behind Jinhee let out a laugh after hearing the woman's words, making the couple feel embarrassed, and wearing an awkward smile, Jinhee elbowed Hyunbin in the stomach.

"Was there anything you needed, Ahjusshi, Ahjumma?" Jinhee asked whilst being unsure of how to address them. Jinhee had an inkling on why they were approaching her. Nonetheless, it would seem rude if she was completely straightforward and honest towards them.

"No, we don't need anything, Dear. We just wanted to congratulate you about your engagement," The man voiced out.

Lee Jinhee bowed at them and said, "Thank you."

Before Lee Jinhee could walk away, the woman let out a loud sigh and said, "Unfortunately, we have been facing a plight recently and need someone's help desperately. Our connections are not that wide, and we exactly do not know whom to ask. Since you're really close to us, I hope you can…"

Before Jinhee could reply, Hyunbin voiced out, "Ahjumma and Ahjusshi, Lee Jinhee won't be helping you despite of what she says. Moreover, she doesn't even know who you're. At least both of you should introduce yourself."

Lee Jinhee wanted to desperately beat up the boy standing beside her, and, forcing out a smile on her face, Jinhee said, "I will see what I can do, Ahjumma, Ahjusshi. Then, I will be taking my leave now."

Saying that, Lee Jinhee grabbed Min Hyunbin by his wrist and pulled him out of there forcefully despite of his words of protest.

"Yah! You Ugly Lady, let go of me!"