"Harlow, Ji is cheating on me."

My mouth drops at his statement He knows. Namjoon knows his wife is being unfaithful, yet he was trying to make this marriage work. There's no telling how long he has known about this. I'm speechless as I'm trying to think of something to say to him. He just smiles sadly. "You know too, don't you?"

"Namjoon, I'm so sorry." Is all I can say.

"No, don't be. I had all these missing pieces to this puzzle and now I've completed it. Do you mind if I confide in you?"

I shake my head. "Not one bit. Please. I'm here for you."

"Okay." He takes a deep breath. "I know that Jiwon has been seeing someone else for years now. And I know it has been just that one person. Since before Jae was born, I knew. I was always so in denial. I didn't want it to be true. But the time I found her secret phone, I couldn't deny any longer that she has been unfaithful. Harlow, Jae-sun may not have been my son."

"Is he your son?" I asked, curiously. "If you knew she was seeing someone else around the time she got pregnant with Jae-sun, did you ever find that out?"

Namjoon nods, a geuine smile on his face. "Jae is my son. I got a paternity test on him when he was about 2 months old. I was so relieved about that. So much that I thought she couldn't possibly really love this other guy. If she just had another child with me, he couldn't mean anything to her, right?"

"And that's why you've stayed with her all this time."

"She was the love of my life." I catch him wiping away at a tear. "I would do anything for her because I vowed to love her forever. I can't say I'm in love with her anymore because she hasn't given me her full love. I've tried everything to bring a spark back, but I don't think she even loves me anymore."

My heart is so broken. Namjoon has known this whole time and has done nothing but try to rectify their dying marriage. I genuinely despise this woman for causing him so much grief and pain. All I'm able to do is pull him in to hug me. I let him melt into me as I comfort him. I'd hug him all day if necessary, as long as he's comfortable and begins to find peace.

"Namjoon, I truly am sorry. I know there's nothing that I can say to change anything. I want what's best for you and the kids. And what I think is best is leaving her. I know it isn't my place but for your sanity and wellbeing, you should."

"I have to. I can't make this work when she's pregnant and the child isn't mine."

"Oh my God, you know that, too?" I ask shocked.

He nods slowly. "Saw the pregnancy test in the garbage. I know this is too much to say but Jiwon and I haven't had sex in months. I know the one she's carrying isn't mine. And I can't do this."

There's so much that I want to say, but I'm stunned to silence as I listen to Namjoon speak with so much hurt in his voice. Namjoon is one of the most amazing people I've ever had the pleasure of knowing and working for. He's an incredible business man and father. He's even an amazing husband to a bitch who doesn't deserve his love.

"How do you know all this?" He asks me curiously.

I look at him sympathetically, knowing it hurts him. "The last day I worked, when I left, I went to go eat and she was at the restaurant with him. I happened to be sitting behind them and heard everything they said. I wanted to tell you. I wanted to tell you so bad but I felt it wasn't my place. I was gonna give her a week, but then I got that text. I'm so sorry, Namjoon."

"I don't know who he is."

"His name is Theo." I respond. "Tall guy, tattoos, maybe mixed race. He's light skin with a curly fade. I have pictures?"

Namjoon shakes his head. "I don't want to know him. There's no telling what I'll do."

"Can I tell you one more thing?" I ask cautiously. He nods and I take a deep breath. "She wants to milk you. Take whatever she can out of this marriage."

Namjoon just shrugs, void of all emotion in his eyes. "She can have it. She can have the house and the cars. But I'll be damned if she takes my business and my children."

"Let me know what I can help with, in terms of watching the kids." I nod at his words. Even if I have to stay with the kids 24/7 while he sorts out all the legal shit for his divorce, I will. I want nothing but for Namjoon to get her out of his life and only have to see her when it relates to the children.

"I feel for your kids the most, Namjoon." I say as my voice is laced with sadness.

"They don't deserve that." Namjoon nods softly. "I know Ji won't be around the kids once we split."

"I know what it's like to have an absent mother."

"You do?"

"Yeah. Mine didn't even want me." I say, feeling Namjoon's stare burn into the side of my head. "She only carried me because her family doesn't believe in abortion. As soon as I was born, I was passed off to my father. I don't even know her name. I was raised by a single father, and I'm an only child."

"I had no idea." Namjoon grabs my hand gently but firm, and I smile softly. "I'm so sorry."

I shake my head. "It's fine, really. If it wasn't for my dad, I might've been somewhere in the system or dead. It just goes to show that single fathers do exist and they do take good care of their children. You're basically a single father already."

"It sure does feel that way."

"And as your nanny, it's my job to help with your children as much as I can. It's the least I can do."

"I'll let you know details soon." Namjoon nods his head. "Thank you, Harlow. For everything."

My heart swells at his genuine words. His eyes hold such sadness, but at the same time relief. There's no telling how long he's kept that in just waiting to tell someone. I wish there was more I could do.

"You're welcome. Don't hesitate to ask me anything."

"Can you stay here today with the kids? And stay the night? I'll be gone most of the night. I need to get back to work and catch up on files." His eyes are pleading, even though he doesn't have to. This is my job to look after his children.

"Of course. Go ahead. I'll call you if anything happens."

We stand and I instinctively hug him. I'll hug him all day and night if I need to in order to alleviate some of the heartache he's going through. He doesn't look back as he jogs over to his car and gets in, pulling out of the driveway and speeding off into the direction of his company building. I smile to myself, hopefully getting ready to see Namjoon take his and his children's life into his own hands as he prepares to file for a divorce.

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More drama? Yup! There's gonna be more to come so stick around! 💕

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