After two years of married life, the hope of having a child seemed increasingly distant. You often felt depressed and sad, desperately wanting the little moments filled with laughter and the happiness of a child. But in the midst of it all, Jaesuk was always there for you. His patience was a light in the dark moments, and his sincere support reminded you that you were not alone in this journey.

One day, while sitting together on the couch, Jaesuk proposed an unexpected idea—what if you adopted a child? Hearing his plan, your heart fluttered with hope. A new spirit emerged within you, as if a new door had been opened to the happiness you had long dreamed of.

The next day, with enthusiastic steps, the two of you went to the orphanage. There, a warm and loving atmosphere greeted you. And among the children playing, your eyes fell on a six-year-old boy named Alaric. His cheerful smile and curious gaze made both of your hearts flutter. Without hesitation, Jaesuk immediately adopted him.

At first, everything went smoothly. Alaric always managed to make you laugh with his funny behavior and unstoppable cheerfulness. However, as time went by, changes began to appear. Alaric began to show his naughty nature. He often cried for no apparent reason, making a mess of the house with toys and things scattered everywhere. Not infrequently, he also fought you, challenging the limits of your patience. However, you tried to be patient and understand him, because he was a small child who was still in the process of developing. Until, four months after adopting him, happy news came to you, you were declared pregnant. This news was of course greeted with happy tears from you and your husband, as if the happiness doubled the love you had built together.

Four months into your pregnancy, your emotions began to be tested. One day, as you walked around the house looking for a diary that was very precious to you—a witness to your life since entering high school—you saw Alaric playing in the living room. You approached him.

"Alaric... have you seen Mama's pink book?"

Alaric lifted his head and looked at you. "The book that says 'Diary'? It's in the pool. Alaric just tore it up and threw it in the pool."

You sighed, then without saying a word, you turned around and went towards the pool. Jaesuk, who had been listening to the conversation, then approached Alaric.

"Honey, why did you destroy Mama's diary?" he asked softly.

"That book is ugly and shabby-"

"Alaric! You've gone too far! That's Mama's book, you shouldn't be like that!" Jaesuk snapped, making Alaric's lips tremble.

"Papa... don't yell at me..."

Jaesuk sighed and went to the pool to approach you. Seeing you teary-eyed while looking at the damaged diary, his heart ached.

"Honey, I'll buy you a new book, a better one than that, so you can write your daily life there—"

"No!" you replied, starting to sob. You had kept the book for a long time, and it even contained a photo of your late mother and beautiful poems your father wrote about her.

"I want a divorce."

Hearing that, Jaesuk became anxious. He approached you and reached out to hold your wrist. "Why did you suddenly say that? What did I do wrong? I don't want a divorce!"

"You take Alaric, let the child in my womb live with me."

"No... no honey... please don't, I don't want a divorce with you."

"If you don't want a divorce, return Alaric to the orphanage."

"Why does it have to be like that, {{user}}?"

"I've tried to be patient, but he always fights me. If you want Alaric to stay here, we have to get a divorce. I regret agreeing to your adoption."

Alaric who was hiding behind the door fell silent, his eyes filled with tears when he heard your words.

"Mom..." he whispered.