Cut them off(1)

The room fell silent, all eyes shifting to Taewoo as his words hung heavily in the air. Jisoo looked taken aback, her mouth opening slightly as if to respond, but no words came. The rest of the family exchanged glances, unsure of how to react.

Mingwa, feeling the sudden tension in the room, placed a hand gently on Taewoo's arm, trying to calm him. But he was far from done.

"I understand family has its issues," Taewoo continued, his voice still cold but controlled. "But if you truly care about Mingwa, you'd support her—not tear her down in front of everyone like this."

Jisoo's eyes narrowed, the initial shock fading and giving way to anger. "And who are you to speak to me about my daughter?" she said sharply. "You're just a man passing through her life. You don't know what it takes to be a parent or what sacrifices have been made for her."