Chapter 13

Y/n finally spotted Namjoon waiting near the exit, guilt etched on his face.

"Namjoon, you were supposed to take care of her! How could you let this happen?"

" Y/n, I swear it was an accident." Namjoon replied.

"Namjoon! I trusted you to look after her! I shouldn't have."

Namjoon lowered his head in shame, understanding the gravity of the situation.

Her husband quickly put his hand over her arms, "Y/n relax, we should first see Kaoru right?"

Y/n nodded her head. Koaru lay on bed, a cast on her arm. When she saw Y/n and Namjoon, a weak smile brightened her face.

"Mom, you came back early?" She said,

" Of course, I did. I heard you got hurt, and I couldn't stay away. I'm just glad you're okay, Koaru." Y/n kissed her head.

" I'm a tough cookie. Nothing can keep me down for long."

As Y/n and Koaru shared a moment, Namjoon quietly exited the room, feeling a mix of relief and regret for what had transpired.

"She will be fine, I will bring her to the hospital on time." Taehyung said.

"Thanks Taehyung," Y/n replied, which made Taehyung more happy.

"If I was there, I wouldn't have let Kaoru get hurt, I just returned from college when it happened. He was really careless, you shouldn't have let him take care of kids." Taehyung added.

"I know, I shouldn't have. Now I am regretting it." Y/n said.

"No, dad was doing good. Mom, he even sat with me and watched my favorite cartoon with me. He didn't even talk about work for the past two days and only played with me." Koaru spoke.

Taehyung now felt mad at her, he wondered if he could have just k'll Kaoru and put all the blame on Namjoon, that way Y/n would not even see Namjoon again.

"That's what every father does. That is like bare minimum," Taehyung said.

"Taehyung, why don't you go out and rest. You have been taking care of Kaoru, now we can." His father said, Taehyung nodded his head and left.

They sat on bed with Kaoru, Taesuk tried to make her laugh, which worked. He is great at handling kids.

After that Kaoru fell asleep while Y/n caressed her hair.

"I feel like Namjoon is really trying to be a good father." Taesuk said.

"He is careless, Kaoru got hurt because of him. I can't forgive him." Y/n replied.

"You told me Akio got injured too when he was 7 what happened to him?" Taesuk asked.

"He fell from bicycle." Y/n replied.

"And where were you?" He asked.

"I was with him." She said,

"You couldn't do anything to stop Akio from getting hurt right? It's not like you were being careless, it was meant to happen, and it did. It was never your fault and the same goes to Namjoon. No parents want their kids to get hurt." He exclaimed.

Y/n nodded her head, he was right.

"Even Taehyung got hurt too, when I was there. Injuries are normal and okay." He said. And she understood his point.
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"Kaoru is fine, Relax dad." Akio said, trying to cheer Namjoon.

Namjoon sighed deeply. Everything was going perfectly, he thought he was being a good father.

Y/n came there, Akio looked at Y/n and he understood that she wanted to talk to Namjoon, so he left.

Namjoon looked at her. "I should leave now I guess. Sorry for still staying here when you are back, I was just talking to Akio."

Y/n shook her head. "It's fine." She came and stood beside him. "This balcony has a pretty view, right?"

Namjoon nodded his head. "Yes, sorry for what happened with Kaoru, I promise I will give her my full attention. I don't know how that still happens."

"It's fine, It wasn't your fault. Sorry for blaming you." She said, It was silent again.

Namjoon decided to speak. "Your husband is actually really nice."

Y/n smile, "Yes, he is. He is perfect. Something he makes me feel like I am immature. But it's nice, he helps me a lot. He really loves me and gives me attention And I am really happy with him."

Namjoon nodded his head. "Good, you found someone you were looking for."

"Yes, so how's work?" Y/n said, she doesn't know what else to ask him. She knows he is not seeing anyone.

"The other day, when I said those things to you. I am sorry. I was just feeling lonely, you know. How much work could I have until it becomes too much for me. It felt empty, I forgot the difference between work and home because I was working at home to avoid missing our past life." Namjoon said. "So I started wondering and thinking why our marriage didn't work, and you know it's easier to blame the other one except for accepting your own mistake."

"It's our fault I think." Y/n replied.

"I wish I had stopped you, and tried to make things work." Namjoon said.

"You didn't, so there is no point talking about it now. Some marriages don't work, it's fine. Now I am in a healthy relationship now and I am happy, I hope you find someone too."

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Y/n was sitting alone while working on her laptop.  Taehyung, dressed in a casual yet stylish outfit, was going out but he stopped when he spotted Y/n. He walks over, a concerned expression on his face.

"Hey," Taehyung said softly.

Y/n looked up, slightly startled, as if they hadn't noticed Taehyung's presence beforeTaehyung pulled out a chair and sat down across from Y/n, his expression serious now.

Taehyung hold her hand."I've been trying to get your attention for a while now, but it seems like you've been ignoring me. Is everything okay?"

Y/n avoids eye contact for a moment, "Stop, this your father is watching us."

She said as she knew Taesuk could see them through the glass window. He is sitting with Kaoru in the living ground.

"That is why listen to me. Why don't you want me?'

"Look, Taehyung, it's not about you." Y/n said. Taehyung leans in, his concern deepening. Y/n meets Taehyung's gaze, and for a moment, it feels like the weight of their troubles eases a bit. "Maybe it was really my fault for not considering love when I married your father. But love is really not everything, and your father is just amazing. I don't want to hurt him. Please Tae, I am sorry for what happened. But don't ruin my happiness. Stop acting this way."

Taehyung stared at her, what about his happiness?

He nodded his head. "I love you. You love me too, right?"

She didn't reply and left.
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Taehyung sat at his desk, engrossed in his sketchbook, creating intricate patterns with his charcoal pencil. The faint strains of a melodious tune played from a nearby record player, creating a serene atmosphere.

The door creaked open, and Taehyung glanced up to see his father, Taesuk, standing in the doorway. Taesuk's usual cheerful demeanor seemed slightly marred, his brow furrowed and his lips pressed into a tight line. Taehyung sensed something was amiss.

"Dad, is everything okay?"

Taesuk sighed and stepped further into the room, his shoulders slumped. He looked at his son with a mixture of sadness and frustration.

"Taehyung, I need to talk to you about something." He said and sit on the bed.

Taehyung closed his sketchbook and gave his father his full attention, his heart beginning to race with worry.

"What happened, Dad? You look upset."

Taesuk hesitated for a moment, struggling to find the right words. He finally spoke, his voice tinged with regret. "I am, I feel hurt, betrayed. Just,"

Taehyung never saw his father this stressed. "What happened?", and he stood up from his desk, walking over to his father.

"Why?" He asked.

"What?" Taehyung asked, confused.

"I know what's between you and Y/n.'He said and Taehyung's eyes popped out in shock. He panicked.

"How did you know? Did she tell you?" He asked.

"I just know, I wasn't expecting it to be you."

"I am sorry, it just happened, dad. Like gosh, I feel relieved that you know." Taehyung said, "Dad, you love me. Right? You do what I say, you make all my wishes come true."

He didn't say anything and just listened to Taehyung."I love her a lot dad, please I want to be with her."

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