“How long will this continue? Will he continue to come to our house and create a scene like that?” Taehyung's father asked.

Taehyung sighed, trying to choose his words carefully. "Dad, It was the last time. He said he is leaving Korea.”

“Oh is he? What about Y/n?” He asked.

“What about him?” Taehyung asked.

Mr. Kim leaned back in his chair, “She was crying and telling how much she loved her ex husband In Front of you,”

Taehyung nodded, “She will not,”

His father sighed,  “I'm tired of seeing him around here so much. Or him being mentioned so much.”

With a reassuring nod, Taehyung left the room.

Taehyung went to his room. And was shocked to see broken pieces of glass all over the place, and he then saw her laying on the floor.
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Taehyung couldn't stop crying. How could she even think of this? Doesn't she not care about him?

His hands were trembling while he waited outside, she cut her throat, she really just wanted to end her life.

As Jungkook and Jun left she was left devastated, not sure how her life would be without them.

But here Taehyung didn't know how his life would be without her.

She woke up mumbling Jungkook's name, she looked around the room and was disappointed to see Taehyung.

“Y/n,” He hugged her but she pushed him gently. And looked down at her lap.

“They left?” She asked.

“Y/n, you don't need them.” Taehyung said while softly caressing her hair.

“I do! I need them! You don't make me feel like Jungkook does! No matter how many kids we have, none will make me feel like Jun’s.” She holds her hair.

“I don't want to make you feel the way he does, I want to make you feel the way I want.” Taehyung replied.

“What's gonna happen? What am I gonna do without him? I really can't,” she exclaimed. He sat on the bed and cupped her face.

“Relax,” He said. She shook his head.

“I can't, how am I gonna manage without Jungkook?”

Taehyung cupped her face and wiped her tears.  “You remember saying the same when your mother left you.”

“It's different, Taehyung,”

He shook his head, “It is not, they don't love you enough to stay with you,you know where he is going? He lied saying he got a job, remember Seulgi? He is getting married to her for money,”

She shook her head. “Taehyung, I know his principles, he would never,”

“You thought he would leave you?” Taehyung asked.

“He did, because of you.”

“Me? It has been 3 months since I came back to Korea. Was his love that weak?” Taehyung asked. “You know you were doing nothing wrong, poor men are just insecure, he couldn't stand you earning more than him and providing for the family when he should have.”

“Taehyung stopped, I know it wasn't his fault,” she exclaimed.

“It's not your fault either. Don't hurt yourself please, you are the only one I have.” Taehyung hugged her.

“I don't like when you hit me.”

“I have never hit you, Y/n.” Taehyung replied.

“You did, you have choked me, stabbed me with a glass and just earlier.”

“But I didn't hit you, I never will.” He caressed her hair softly. He cupped her face, “Forget him, and I promise you and I will live the best life.”

She doesn't know how she will forget him, but she knows she can't go back to Jungkook.

“I want to die.” She mumbled, he pressed her head on his chest.

“No. please, You know the first time we met?” He asked.

“Don't remind me it was embarrassing as hell.” She exclaimed remembering how she had to send him to bring pads for her on the first meeting.

Taehyung smiled a little, and shook his head, “How about you come home? I will let you know about each meeting.”
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Y/n was reading, and her heart ached reading each word. She was so focused on her life and what was going in her life that she never asked what was going on Taehyung's life.

Y/n's eyes widened in surprise. She had always assumed Taehyung's life was carefree, given his wealth and cheerful demeanor.

"I had no idea," she whispered, genuine concern in her voice. "Why didn't you tell me before?"

Taehyung smiled sadly, "I guess I always wanted people to see me as happy and carefree. It was easier to pretend everything was fine. You unknowingly help me a lot,”

Y/n nodded, "I wish you'd shared this with me earlier. You didn't have to face everything alone, Taehyung."

He looked at her, “You were already in pain, I didn't want to increase your stress.”

“Your dad is horrible, You did nothing?”She asked, she felt angry.

“What was I supposed to do Y/n? You know who my father is right? I tried, Y/n. I did everything I could to help my mom, to protect her. But sometimes life throws things at you that you can't control."

He added."I wanted to shield her from everything, make everything perfect. But life doesn't work that way. I was afraid of him too, he has connections with the police and no one even listens to my complaints. I felt helpless, so helpless Y/n. I saw her d’e, it was all my fault maybe,”

His eyes were teary but they never scrolled down his face.

She hugged him, “Taehyung, You can't blame yourself for things beyond your control."

Taehyung hugged her, “I wish you were always with me to let me.”

He caressed her back, “You did good by not staying with Jungkook. If you had, he would have turned into a monster too.”

“What about you huh? I am more terrified of you.” She exclaimed.

Taehyung kissed her head, “I will not, I know I would never hurt you, but still even if I reach that state where I feel like I am to hurt you, I will close my eyes and think of Mom.”

“I will leave you if you think of doing it.” She said, “ And Taehyung, I understand you, but can you understand me too? You and I, we both feel right, I don't feel right with you.”

He placed his finger over lip, “It will start to feel really right, just give me a chance.”
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Taehyung was being extra careful, after her su'cide attempt. He wants to make sure she doesn't do it again.

They were eating the breakfast Hyori and his father had already eaten. She woke up late. He was feeding her himself.

She felt happy for a moment as Taehyung was just reminding her like the time he took care of her.

But the whole atmosphere change as she said, "Jungkook, you can-”

Taehyung's expression shifted, a moment of discomfort crossing his face.

“Taehyung, you can stop, I had eaten enough now.” She tried to laugh it off but Taehyung didn't shrug it.”

"I'm not Jungkook. You called me by his name Fifth time in just 3 days, is he always in your mind?”

Her eyes widened in realization, "Oh, Tae, I didn't mean to—"

He cut her, throwing what was on the table In Front of him on the floor. She flinched.

“Are you thinking about him all the time huh?” He holds her shoulder, he smiles in a really weird sinister way. “What is my name?”

“T-taehyung,” She mumbled.

“LOUDER!” 

“Taehyung,” she exclaimed.

“Not just Taehyung, I am fcking Kim Taehyung, the only heir of the Kim Empire. And you take that cheap guy's name except for mine?” He said.

“That Cheap guy has never raised his voice for me.” She exclaimed.

Taehyung laughs and hold her shoulder. “Oh really? Are we forgetting how he hit you? He slapped you, do you remember. Right in front of me,”

“You can slap me too, you are already doing worse.” She exclaimed.

Y/N stared at him, his eyes hadn't softened. She can see he was just trying to control himself to not actually hit her.

He closed his eyes, before opening it again, he shook his head and kissed her forehead. “Just... be mindful, okay?”

“Did you just close your eyes? You wanted to hit me?” she exclaimed.

Taehyung shook his head. “I am getting late for work.”
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Jungkook has already taken away Jun, so he would be fine where he is. She doesn't need to worry about Junseok getting hurt.

Taehyung narrowed his eyes as he looked at the paper.

"Divorce?" he chuckled, the sound sending chills down Y/n's spine. "You think you can just walk away from me?"

Y/n took a deep breath, before meeting his glare,"Yes, I just want to be alone.”

Taehyung laughed, "Freedom comes at a cost, my dear. Ten million dollars, to be precise. You know if you want to divorce me you have to pay That?”

“What? That is crazy.” She exclaimed.

“It was the condition, if I divorce you I have to pay 100 Million dollars and if you did, you have to pay 10 percent of that,” Taehyung exclaimed.

Her eyes widened. "I can't afford that, Taehyung. You know I don't have that kind of money."

He leaned forward, "Well, lucky for you, I'm feeling generous. How about a deal? Give me one million dollars, or if you're really struggling, a mere 500,000 dollars. A small price for your so-called 'freedom.'"

Y/n's desperation grew. "I can't scrape together even that much. Please, there has to be another way.”

Taehyung's smile turned cold. "Choices have consequences, Y/n. If you can't pay the price, you might find that leaving me comes with a different kind of cost."

“Taehyung, listen, it really doesn't feel right, I want to live alone,” she exclaimed.

“Try it, then, try living on your own. Let's see how long you will survive.”
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