"Not all relationships are made by blood, some are made by love and care."

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[Y/N POV]

The annoying buzzing of the alarm rings made me jolt up from my beauty sleep and I glanced at my side only to see it empty. Where did my handsome hulk of a husband go so early in the morning?

Steadily, I got out of bed and did my morning routine. I heard some noises from outside which meant there must be someone outside, maybe the members or the manager who must've come to meet Jungkook but as soon as I opened the door, my eyes got stuck looking at the person in front.

Jaehoon.

He was sitting right in front of Jungkook and... Sarang.

Before I could utter a word, the little girl joyfully ran up to me and hugged my knees, as if there was no tomorrow. A huge smile was spread on her face and she buried her face into my stomach mumbling words in her cute-childish tone. Honestly, seeing such a cute child right as the first thing in the morning, truly brightened it up my day.

"I missed you so much!" She uttered, whining and I chuckled whilst picking her up in my arms.

"I missed you too, darling. I'm sorry, I was a little busy that's why we couldn't meet." I apologized and placed a little peck at her cheeks, she giggled at the gesture and I wondered if this was probably the first time I'd seen her this happy.

"Can we spend the day together?" She asked with pleading eyes and I glanced at Jungkook, who was, apparently looking at us. He smiled and nodded in affirmation and I looked back at Sarang.

"Of course, you can spend a day with us!" Jungkook exclaimed, excitedly but Sarang shivered listening to his voice, I know she got scared because she didn't even look at him when she was standing there and just listening to his voice from afar made her tightly wrap her arms around me, begging for protection.

Just how much trauma does this child have?

Would I ever be able to heal her?

I regrettably looked at Jungkook and I could see his expression dying down, Jaehoon understood the tension between us and so, he chose to break the ice.

"How are you, Y/N? It's been a while." He enquired and I made my way towards the couch, Sarang still lunging onto me like a koala, not even daring to lift her eyes towards Jungkook's direction.

"I'm alright. What brings you here though?" I glanced between the two males because seeing the two of them together in a room meant trouble. They're always ready to choke each other's throats.

"I called him here. We need to sort out things, moreover, I thought you must be missing Sarang." Jungkook spoke out in a husky tone, his voice suddenly sounding so manly.

"It's good to see you two together. I hope things are sorted between you both... I'm sorry for my actions the other day, it wouldn't have created such a huge misunderstanding." Jaehoon apologized, mustering up all his courage to speak out those words, a small smile lingered on my face and I nodded in affirmation.

"It's alright, at least we learned to communicate and trust each other from the rough phase, I'm glad we're coping well," Jungkook replied in a calm voice, his expression blank but I could make out the little tinge of jealousy in him. This man and his childishness!

I wonder how will he be able to handle a kid like Sarang when he's a baby himself.

A blush crept upon my face as I imagined the scenario, having a small little family with Jungkook... such a distant dream but I hope, with time, this dream comes true.

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With some more time to talk out things, Jaehoon left for work and left Sarang with us for a day. He even gave his word to handle the work in my absence and I'm glad for that. Considering my absence for almost a month from work, certainly would've left the law firm in shackles but Jaehoon and my team made sure to handle the workload. I made a mental note to repay them with a bonus as soon as I returned to work.

I was brought out of my trance when Jungkook placed the beautiful chocolate cake on the table and sat in front of me. By the looks of it, it appeared to be a customized cake with beautiful carvings of white roses on its corners and symmetric patterns on its sides. The centre of the delicious cake read, "Happy Birthday, Sarang!"

Oh! Today's the sixth birthday of this girl who's hell-bent on burying her face into my chest. How would I make her talk to Jungkook, if she can't even look at him?!

"Sarang, we should cut the cake, right? It looks so delicious!" I exclaimed, in an attempt to at least make her turn her face but nothing seemed to help.

"I... don't want...P-please tell him to go... away." She stammered almost on the verge of breaking down. I sighed and looked at the male in front, he just got up from his position and then took the little girl from my arms, making her sit right beside me on the couch. She shivered under his touch and started crying. I don't want to see her cry... how will I make her understand that this man isn't the monster of her dreams?

He bent on his knees in front of her, to match her height and took her little hands his. Momentarily, he wiped her tears with his sleeves and made her look at him. "Appa is a bad guy, right?" He asked, making my eyes widen.

Why is he taking the blame on himself?

"I'm s-sorry... I'm so sorry! P-please don't h-hurt her... I'll d-do what-whatever you say..." She cried even more bitterly, even her nose turned cherry red at this point and I took the initiative to take her back to me. I don't think it's a good idea to leave her in the male's presence anymore but he made me halt in my actions by the motion of his hand, his eyes never stuck on the little girl.

"I would never hurt Y/N. Do you know why?" He asked and the little girl's eyes twinkled in confusion. Her cries abruptly stopped and she sobbed silently, as she looked at the male.

"Because I love her." He announced confidently, making me frozen on my place. This single sentence sent shivers down my spine.

"Did you... not love mom then?" A gasp of shock left my mouth, just where is this conversation heading?

"Jungkook stop-" He cut me from speaking and continued.

"I'm sorry for everything I did. It was my fault, I'm sorry for hurting you and your mother. I know I can't bring her back but will you give me a chance to atone for my sins? I'm regretting my actions, my words, my deeds every single day. I regret it a lot, I regret losing you, I regret leaving you alone. I'm sorry, Sarang. I can't ask for forgiveness because I don't deserve it but please, can you return back to me? Can I get my daughter back?" He spoke softly, tears etching in the corner of his eyes and his head hung low in shame. The web of lies and deceit he just spoke...

What in the world is going on? Did he just confess himself to be JK? The fuck Jeon Jungkook?!

"Will you... c-change?" She asked in a low voice and I snapped my head towards her, Jungkook's eyes lit up in excitement and he nodded in agreement, my jaw dropped in shock.

"Shh. No one's ever going to hurt you, darling. Appa will protect you, always." He engulfed the shivering girl into his arms and softly patted her back, as a singleton tear made it's way from the corner of his eyes. She cried miserably in his embrace and it was tough for me to control my tears from falling.

Maybe, this is what she was craving all this time, just like me- A small little family filled with love.

"Appa's sorry for everything." How easily he take the entire blame on his head? Does he realize what sort of lie he has just said? But then Sarang showed some emotions, she appeared to be like a normal kid to me for the first time, maybe this is for the best.

Was this because you were spewing all those lies? He wanted Sarang to open up a little, if speaking a lie made her at least talk to him, then I would not break her bubble. Once she's a little mature and understanding, I'll let her know the truth.

"Shall we cut the cake?" His words brought me out of my reverie as he wiped her tears from his thumb and asked in an ever-so-soft tone. She nodded slowly and he happily took her in his arms, she shuddered under his touch but he made sure to not make her uncomfortable.

What a man you are, Jeon Jungkook!

I don't know if I got the best husband out there but Sarang, looking at how caring he seems for this little girl... I'm certain Jungkook makes a great dad.

After all, everyone can be a father but it takes some special talent and love to be called a dad, right?

Steadily, with utmost care, he placed on her two feet and she ran into my embrace. I gave her the small knife and she insisted that we cut the cake together. As we blew out the candles and cut the cake, Jungkook was busy making a small video and then singing 'Happy Birthday, Sarang' in his soulful voice. Come to think of it, this is probably the first time I've heard him singing live. What a scene to witness!

Sarang took a small bite from the cake piece in my hand and then I made my way towards my husband, who happily accepted the cake piece and smiled widely, showing his bunny teeth.

"Today's the best day of my life, Y/N. I got a wife, a daughter and a family that I always wanted... thank you for everything." He took me in his embrace and spoke out.

He might seem childish at times but I know somewhere deep down, that he's a very mature and understanding man and I love to see this side of him- the side of him, that makes me feel protected.

Just as we were about to plan our day, the doorbell rang and Jungkook walked to open the door. We're usually informed about people entering the mansion, who is it this time?

And again, they were the most unexpected people.

Mr. and Mrs. Jeon.

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[JUNGKOOK POV]

A huge smile cascaded upon my face as I started making the video of Y/N and Sarang. How lovely it appeared to see the two of them cutting the cake together! Had it been a few days before, I wouldn't have believed that I would ever have the luxury to witness and be a part of such a heartwarming moment.

Sarang, she's just as lovely as her name. It aches my heart to see her going through such misery, that asshole of a brother of mine traumatized this little girl for life! It was unbelievable for me at first, how can a father do something as harrowing and excruciating as this to his daughter?! But then again, some humans are absolute monsters and Jeon Jukyung is a living example of it. If there's one person I wish to kill with my own hands... it'll be him. He deserves a death far more painful than what he has subjected to all the victims.

I lowered my head in shame when I saw Sarang breaking down and shivering, as she looked at me. It's crazy that me and her monstrous father have strikingly similar faces and I hate it. I despise it to the core, I made this girl tear up and horrified. I never wish to be the reason for her tears, she was just a little girl to me before but now, when I know her past and I know how much my wife adores this girl, she'll be my princess. I will give my best to be a dad for her and give her the happiness she deserves. It'll take a lot of time but I'll leave no stone unturned in making her happy.

I'll cure my daughter.

My daughter.

It suddenly sounded so soothing and homely when I addressed her that way. From now on, she's mine and Y/N's daughter. We may have missed a lot of things since her birth but I believe, not all relationships need to be by blood to be strong. It's love and understanding that makes them strong and I'll take responsibility for her.

I'll atone for the sins that my 'brother' committed because it's close to impossible for a six-year-old to understand our complex family tree. When the right comes maybe I'll let her know but for now, I just want to spend a lot of time with her, make some beautiful memories, get that honour of being called a 'dad' and of course, make a home with my wife.

My eyes instantly made their way towards her who was busy feeding the cake to Sarang. I zoomed in on the camera to have a good look at her smiling face.

The more I look at Y/N, the more blessed I feel to have her in my life. Things were all jumbled up in my brain when I woke up from the said 'first life', for a long while I took it as a nightmare, I thought I was turning into a lunatic, maybe work pressure was getting the best out of me... I even consulted a therapist at that point but nothing helped.

But then, every event started repeating, it felt like I was living in a loop of memories until I recently discovered Y/N's seventh and final diary where she mentioned about 'two hundred days'. Nothing specific was written but it took me a minute to join the dots- why she was always prepared for everything? Why her eyes hold so much misery? Why does she always caution me about everything?

Because just like me, she was aware of the future.

The first time I saw the timer on her neck, it certainly left me baffled. The time when she walked the aisle wearing the white wedding dress... that was the first time I saw the timer. I was still in the denial phase of all the circumstances occurring to me at that time but then, slowly as I started to believe in all of this, I concluded that maybe Y/N wasn't aware of this thing on her collarbone and I was the only one who can see it. She always appeared so nonchalant and confident, that for a long time, I was unable to make out that she knew everything. Now that I look at it, the timer shows twenty-four hours more.

Will she leave us after twenty-four hours?

No way! I wouldn't let that happen!

But then again, the strings of fate were never in our hands...

I wonder, why were we given a second chance?

Just what game are you playing, Blue Butterfly?

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POTATO'S NOTE:
This is officially the chapter that made me tear up the most. Trust me when I say this, I cried till 4 AM and looked like a panda the next day. Writing about a "Father-daughter" love, somehow, always makes me tear up so so bad! This is why for a long time, I contemplated a lot to add the character of Sarang. I don't know how to express this bond... Really it was so very difficult to write but I tried my best, I hope you guys liked it!

Do let me know your views about the chapter! :)

Very Jungkook core thing to do-
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