2 months later,

Taehyung stared at the divorce paper, he looked up glancing across the table at Y/n.

Taehyung said he will only divorce her after she has recovered. Y/n was afraid that he would hurt her again this time but he didn't, and tried to make her forgive him. She didn't.

He promised to release her from a marriage that had fractured beyond repair, if she didn't forgive him.

He picked the pen but his hands were shaking. It's so hard to let her go.

"I changed right? I didn't hurt you again, think about it once again please, Y/n," he murmured, desperation in his voice.

Y/n's gaze remained distant, "Taehyung, that can't erase the past. I can't forget the pain."

"I know, but I can't keep you in a cage of my mistakes. Is there any possibility of you forgiving me in future? I will wait my whole life,” He exclaimed.

“Don't, please. Just please free me. And move on.” She said, She is afraid to live on her own with Eunae. But wanting to be strong again, Taehyung has trapped her and made her forget how to stand on her own.

"What about Eunae? I want to raise her with you,” Taehyung's expression tightened, realization sinking in. "Y/n, she's my daughter too. I want to be a part of her life."

“She is not your daughter, Taehyung. It is not necessary for you to be part of her life.” She replied.

“Please say that, she is. I believed she was since the first time I took her in my arms.” Taehyung exclaimed.

“Please Taehyung, don't force me. I don't want her to meet you, if you are in her life you will be in mine life. I don't want that. ” She said and he nodded his head. She doesn't even want to see his face, does she hate him that much?

Silence settled between them, he doesn't want to leave her, letting go of her is like letting go of his purpose of life. He didn't, he will continue to hurt her and her mother will hate her too. He took a deep breath as he signed the paper.

She looked at the papers, “It's not a trap right? I hope you are not playing some games.”

He shook his head. “No games, Just forgive me if you could.”

A smile formed on her lips, “Thank you,”

“150 million dollars are transferred to your account.” The lawyer informed her.

“I don't need that, return it to him.” She exclaimed. She forgot about the contract. If she divorce him, she has to pay him 50 million dollars and if he does, he has to pay 150 million dollars.

“Return yourself, I don't want money.” Taehyung said and chuckled. And wiped his tears. “Gosh, Y/n how am I gonna live without you?”

He started crying. She stared at him, she was not feeling guilty. She would have felt guilty if he didn't take so much from her. But he has taken so much from her that can never be forgiven.

And she decided to leave. Leaving him alone and crying.
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Y/n pushed open the creaky door to her old apartment, flooded with nostalgia. There are so many good memories and bad memories at the end too.

But she was still attached to this apartment because Y/n never really was at a place which felt like a home to her, this apartment was the only thing which felt like home to her.

She doesn't know how she was able to get the apartment easily this time, maybe it is because Taehyung doesn't interrupt  this time.

She moved through the rooms, each holding a piece of her past. She heard a knock and turned and saw Jungkook with a smile. “Hi, I wanted to join and help you move in.”

“I asked you to spend time with Eunae, I can do everything on my own.” She exclaimed.

“Eunae is in the playground with Junseok, and don't worry, the babysitter is with them. I just wanted to help, and we both know you can't do everything on your own.” He said.

She nodded, it didn't look like anyone lived here because there stuff was still around, Jungkook and Y/n both didn't take anything from this place before leaving. As if they pause their life, and now they are resuming it.

“You can move to better apartments, this one has little to no space.” Jungkook said. She can move to a better apartment, her bank account has millions right now but she doesn't want to.

“This is the only place that felt like a home to me.” She replied.

"Remember this old thing?" Jungkook chuckled, lifting a dusty photo frame. "Our first apartment photo."

Y/n stared at it, the corners of her lips tinged with both joy and sorrow. "Yeah."

Jungkook got a little sad, because of how she was acting. She wasn't like how she used to. They k’lled that part of her which was living now; she is just breathing.

As they continued unpacking, Jungkook noticed her being distant. Even if he tries to get close to her, she doesn't let him, as if she has built some walls between them.

Jungkook still wanted to be there for her, she needed space. And time to move on from trauma and pain.

His attempts to bridge the gap between them were all failing.
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Y/n sat Eunae down after a day of school. The room was filled with the warmth of a home-cooked meal, a sign that they were adapting well to their newfound independence.

“It was so fun to meet grandpa today, I missed him.” Eunae said. She met Taehyung's father today, of course Y/n was with her. He really took great care of Eunae and loves her, so Y/n let him meet her.

She plans to work soon, but for now she is thinking of focusing on Eunae and Jun too. She gets to spend her days with both of them. And Jungkook picks up Junseok at night.

Also she is going to a therapist, she hasn't healed with the trauma and depression.

Eunae brought up another topic. "Mom, when can I meet my dad?!"

She has been meeting Jungkook, but for her Taehyung is her father. And Y/n still doesn't want to tell him the truth.

Y/n hesitated, the mention of Taehyung stirring emotions she had carefully tucked away.

Even when she met his father today, she kept asking about Taehyung.

"Sweetheart, I will talk to your dad soon, okay? Let's focus on the good things for now."

Eunae continued to express her desire. "But I really want to meet him, Mom. Grandpa didn't talk about him either. Is he okay? I know you are mad at him."

Y/n sighed, realizing it was time to face what she had been avoiding.

"Alright, Eunae. I will talk to your dad, and we'll plan something, okay? But you have to promise me that you'll continue enjoying school and telling me all about it."

Eunae's eyes sparkled with joy as she nodded enthusiastically.

"Promise, Mom!"

As Y/n embraced her daughter, she couldn't ignore this anxiety about reconnecting with Taehyung. But for Eunae's sake, she was willing to confront.

And she wonders what Taehyung is doing. She hasn't seen him, his father did tell her that Taehyung is concerning him with his behavior. So it was even more scary to meet him.

Jungkook and Junseok were outside the apartment. “What's your relationship with her?” Junseok asked. “Why are we meeting her everyday?”

“You don't want to meet her?” Jungkook asked.

“No, I love spending time with her and Eunae. But are you dating her?” Jun asked.

“Hmm, I am trying to win her back.” Jungkook said.

“Win her back? You know Y/n before?” Junseok asked, confused.

“You brat, don't call her Y/n. How many times have I told you?” Jungkook said.

'What to call her then?’ Jun asked.

“Mom, she is your mother,” Jungkook said.

“Like what? Real mom?” Junseok exclaimed. Jungkook rings the bell.

“It's a long story, a monster took her and I thought she died, but later I found out nothing happened to her and she was fine.” Jungkook exclaimed.

The doorbell rings and Eunae jumps excitedly. “Junnie and Kookie are here!”

She ran to the door, Y/n followed and opened the door. “Kookie!” She exclaimed excitedly and Jungkook lifted her up in his arms.

“Oh I have a question for you?”

“What?” Y/n asked.

“Are you my real mom? A monster kidnapped you? And told appa you died?” He exclaimed, Y/n looked at Jungkook confused. And then back at Junseok.

“Are you hungry?” She asked. Junseok nodded his head.

“What is cooking mom?! It smells so good!” Jun exclaimed.

Y/n smiled, “Go wash your hands I will serve you lunch, Eunae you too.”

Jungkook put Eunae on the ground. Junseok and Eunae both went to wash their hands.

“Really? A monster story? You revealed such a big thing like that?” Y/n asked.

“He is a kid, it's not a big thing for him. And when he grows up, he will ask me more questions. I reply to them honestly when needed. I don't want to hide anything from him, he is just too young to understand.”  Jungkook said. She nodded her head.

Then she served lunch and Jungkook helped her too. They are raising the kids together like family but they haven't gotten close to each other.

Jungkook chuckled as he watched Junseok creating a playful mess on his plate. Meanwhile Eunae's plate was really arranged. Both siblings are opposite to each other.

"Looks like someone's having fun with lunch," Y/n teased Jun.

He looked up, "It's more fun this way! Can you feed me?”

“Sure,” Y/n grinned, She picked up chopsticks and started feeding him.

Meanwhile Jungkook noticed Eunae gazing curiously at his arm where his tattoos peeked out.

She asked, "Why do you have drawings on your arm?"

"These are called tattoos, sweetheart," he explained, holding out his arm.

Her eyes widened in awe. "Can I have tattoos too?"

Jungkook chuckled, "Well, not real ones for now, but maybe we can draw some fun ones with markers later. What do you think?"

Her face lit up with excitement. "Yay! I want a wizard one! You know dad and grandpa calls me math wizard,”

“I want a tattoo too,” Junseok said. And after lunch Jungkook and the kids just drew on each other.

“Your drawing is pretty, now my turn.” Eunae said to Jungkook and she started drawing a bunny in his arm, Which he knew he would get as a permanent tattoo too.

“Can I draw on you too?” Jun asked, Y/n.

“No,” She replied.

“Aww, please,” Jun pouted and stood on the chair. Y/n hold him so he doesn't fall down. He looked at her neck. “Why do you have that scar on your neck?”

He spoke and Y/n quickly realized it. She rubbed the scar. “Nothing.” She replied and then lifted Jun up in his arms.

She hugged Junseok tightly, the scar was of the time she cut her throat when Jungkook took Junseok from her. If she had died she wouldn't be able to live with again. Or meet Eunae.

“Play with Eunae okay?” Y/n replied. Junseok nodded his head.

She went to the kitchen to get some water for herself. “Was it Taehyung too? He caused that scar?” Jungkook asked.

She shook herself. “I did.”

“You did?” Jungkook asked surprised. She let out a sad chuckle.

“Yes, you and Jun weren't in my life anymore. I thought that was the end, I wish it was the end, but that was the start of the worst.” She replied.

“How many times have you tried to k’ll yourself? Why?” He asked.

“Why would I not? You were listening to me, Taehyung kept threatening me, playing with me. I was already depressed and wanted to rely on someone, but he was the only one there. That was an awful decision which I regretted and wanted to end my life.” She replied.

“Y/n,” Jungkook tried to step closer to her and hug her. She stepped back, rejecting the hug.

“Let's not bring up the past again and again,” she said.

“I want to,” Jungkook exclaimed.

“I don't want to,” She replied and went to the kids again.

Eunae kept mentioning Taehyung, again and again, she was actually really missing her. Leaving now choice for Y/n.

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The room enveloped Taehyung in a heavy silence, He couldn't fathom how long he'd been isolated within these four walls, drowning in the regret of letting her go.

It was different when he never got to be with her, now when he had her and couldn't treat her well, the pain of that grew with each passing day, a relentless reminder of what he had lost.

Sometimes he just wants to turn completely evil and bring her back to this room, to his life. Whether she likes it or not, but at the same time he doesn't want to do that anymore.

Maybe just maybe she forgives him, he was still hoping that. He was still wishing that.

Suddenly, his phone shattered the silence, vibrating with an incoming call. His heart skipped a beat when he saw Y/n's name on the screen. With trembling hands, he answered.

"Y/n? Is it really you?" Taehyung felt a desperate hope.

~"Yeah, it's me," Y/n responded, her voice lacking warmth. He missed her voice so much.

“Are you okay baby? What happened? Do you need me? Should I come to you right now?” He stood up, he just wanted for her to allow him to be back in his life.

~“No, it's just Eunae,”

His hope began to crumble, replaced by confusion. "Eunae? What about her?"

~ I thought maybe you could talk to her. She keeps mentioning you, and I thought... well, it might help," Y/n explained, her words a cold realization for Taehyung.

His heart sank as the truth dawned on him. She didn't call for him; she called for Eunae. The ache in his chest deepened. But he was still glad that at least Eunae remembered her.

“Let me talk to her,” He said.

There was a brief pause on the other end before Eunae responded, ~“Dad!”

“Hi, my wizard, how are you doing?” Taehyung exclaimed and talked to her. He felt happy to hear Eunae talk to him and share about what she is doing these days.

He felt hopeful and alive for 5 minutes. He was hoping to hear Y/n’s voice again, he was wishing to hear her voice again. He asked Eunae to give the phone back to Y/n.

~”Why did you promise Eunae to meet her? You will not.” She said, breaking his heart.

“Y/n please, for her sake. I miss her.” And he missed Y/n way more than that, he was dying to see her.

She ended the call, leaving Taehyung alone in his room.

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So what do think? What will be the justified ending for them?