The heavy atmosphere of the courtroom made everyone hold their breath. Jeon Jungkook kept his head slightly lowered, his hands clasped together. She stood across from him, now only the mother of his child. Even though they tried not to meet each other’s eyes, their past lingered in every silence. As the judge spoke, only one thought stayed in Jungkook’s mind, not losing her, but not losing his child.

She tried to appear strong, but the hurt inside her showed on her face. Years of unspoken words, unfinished moments, and everything left incomplete seemed trapped within this case. Jungkook’s eyes shifted to her for a brief, hesitant glance. She noticed it, but gave no reaction, she simply stood there.

When the judge called for a recess, they both took a deep breath. It was no longer about who was right, but about who would lose less.