The family faced the aftermath of the affair, which forever changed their relationships. Minjin struggled with her father's loss and the chaos in her family, leaving her at a difficult crossroads.
Park Tae-sung hurried from Seoul to be with them. His grief combined with a sense of responsibility as they navigated the challenging road of mourning while confronting their mother's actions.
The night of reckoning had changed everything, leaving Minjin and her family to navigate a new reality defined by loss and betrayal.
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Minjin and her mother sat quietly together in a room filled with silence. Their father's death left a big emptiness that felt impossible to fill. Minjin felt confused and sad as she tried to understand what had happened and how to cope with their harsh reality.
Park Tae-sung's face was etched with worry and fatigue. The gravity of the situation was evident on his face, but there was also a fierce determination in his eyes. He had rushed from Seoul, his heart heavy with concern for his younger sister and frustration towards their mother.
As he approached, the tension in the room grew strong. Minjin and her mother looked up. Minjin felt fear, while her mother showed signs of a coming argument.
Tae-sung's face became serious as he looked at their mother. The pain of their father's death fueled his anger.
"You did this. You killed him."
Their mother flinched, her face a mask of anguish and guilt. "Tae-sung-ah, please— No," Tae-sung interrupted, his voice rising. "You can't just act like this is something that can be brushed aside. You were the one having an affair, hiding things from him. He confronted you, and you broke him. He was under so much stress, and you—"
"Stop it! "Minjin cried out, her voice trembling. "This isn't helping."
She felt caught between her sadness and the strong anguish expressed by her brother.
Tae-sung's gaze softened slightly as he looked at Minjin. "Minjin-ah, eomma's actions didn't just hurt appa—they put all of us in this terrible position. She's been irresponsible, and we can't just ignore it."
Minjin's mother, tears streaming down her face. "I didn't mean for any of this to happen. I know I made mistakes, but I never wanted— Enough," Tae-sung said, his voice cutting through.
"I can't stay here. I'm taking Minjin back to Seoul with me. Come on, Minjin-ah." Tae-sung said, his voice softening as he extended a hand to his sister.
Minjin looked at her mother one last time with a heavy heart.