Single Dad [Completed]

CH. 36

"Well, let's start with case number 874520. From what I've seen, Lee Eunji, Jeon-san's biological mother, is asking for full custody. Is that correct?”

"Your honor," Yejun began to say, "The claimant has no ground to file for custody of San”

We were in a closed room, sitting around a long table. Judge Han Misuk was at one end, Eunji and Jungsu on one side facing me and Yejun on the other, and a few chairs later there was a court clerk typing everything that was spoken. My leg dangled furiously under the table and I did my best to keep a neutral expression. The last thing I want is to show how nervous I am about the whole situation.

“We have brought in statements from friends and family,” my lawyer went on throwing the folders on the table as he spoke for dramatic effect “Medical and psychological examinations that prove that my client has been taking very good care of his son. We have also included a report from the director of the daycare center where Jungkook will enroll San” Jungsu let out a sarcastic laugh “As you can see, Your Honor, my client is a model father”

“Objection, Your Honor!” Eunji's lawyer exclaimed, and the judge looked at him over her glasses.

“‘Objection?' I would like to remind you, Mr. Kim, that this isn’t a trial”

"My apologies! But I can’t remain silent when the defendant's lawyer commits perjury! We have evidence that for the past 2 years my client has been trying to get in touch with Mr. Jeon" he handed over some sheets of call logs and continued "As you can see, there were only a few times when he answered and the duration of the calls were seconds. This isn’t an attitude from a ‘model father’”

“Your Honor, please” Yejun began “If the claimant really wanted to get back in touch with her son she wouldn't have waited 2 years for a subpoena. And I think it’s important to point out that any time did Lee Eunji seek direct contact with my client”

“May I say a few words?” Eunji asked in a fragil voice, gaining our attention.

"Go ahead" the judge allowed and I locked my jaw, feeling that I was going to get angry. She removed her sunglasses and I noticed how red and puffy her eyes were. My gosh, is she really resorting to makeup to victimize herself?

“It's true that I didn't personally go to see Jungkook to try to get closer to my son but that's because…” she took a deep breath and closed her eyes “I was embarrassed. Ashamed that I abandoned my little one and that it took me 1 year to realize that something was missing in my life” her eyes filled with tears and I rolled mine. She’s a good actress, I'll give her that “I regret my actions to this day and I promise to dedicate all I am and have to giving San the best life possible, making up for lost time and being the mother he deserves me to be" the room remained silent, while Eunji took a tissue and wiped her false tears. I wanted to scoff at her words but that wouldn’t be the right thing to do.

“Mr. Jeon?” the judge caught my attention and I looked at her “Would you like to state something as well?”

“Yes, Your Honor! Actually, I’m willing to agree to shared custody” I locked eyes with Eunji while an idea was created in my mind “On one condition”

“And what would that be?”

“She can't post about him on social media” the woman in front of me froze for a moment and I noticed that she squeezed the tissue in her hands, probably trying to keep the expression of the ‘poor mother who just wants her son back’ “I believe it's a fair request, considering that Lee Eunji is a famous singer and I wouldn't want my son's face and name to be in the media”

Gotcha.

Let's see what her response will be.

“And I agree with you” Ms. Han replied and all eyes in the room turned to Eunji who remained silent, probably mentally cursing me. It was a risky decision but I had to know if I was right in thinking that the only purpose she was doing all this was to get media attention. Her silence indicated that apparently I was right. She’ll get attention, but not the kind she was expecting "Ms. Lee? I don't believe I need to tell you that this would be the perfect solution for us to put an end to this matter" Judge Han pressed her and finally Eunji averted her eyes from mine, staring at the floor and I could tell she was boiling with anger. I held up a smirk “Counselor Jungsu, would you like a minute with your client to advise her to accept the offer?" It was possible to see that Mrs. Han was beginning to lose patience but before they could answer I decided to intervene.