𝐌𝐲 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲

𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟓

The family drama was far from over. Y/n's parents, sensing that they were losing control over her, escalated their efforts to bring her back into their fold. They resorted to manipulation, lies, and guilt-tripping, all in an attempt to regain their hold on her.

Y/n found herself torn between her newfound support system and the family she had once longed to be a part of. The emotional turmoil threatened to overwhelm her once again.

One evening, Y/n decided to confront her parents. She couldn't continue living in this limbo, torn between two worlds. With a heavy heart, she faced them, her voice shaking but determined.

"Mom, Dad, we need to talk," she began, her eyes locking with theirs. "I can't go on like this, and I won't let you control my life anymore."

The room grew tense as Y/n spoke her truth. Her parents exchanged uneasy glances, realizing that they were losing their grip on their daughter.

Jungkook spoke up, desperation in his voice. "Y/n, please, we can work this out. We're your family."

Y/n's resolve didn't waver. "Family doesn't manipulate and lie. Family supports and loves unconditionally. I've found people who truly care about me, and I won't let you destroy that."

The confrontation escalated into a heated argument, with accusations and painful truths being hurled back and forth. Y/n's parents, realizing that their daughter was slipping through their fingers, resorted to one final lie in a desperate attempt to break her spirit.

Jisoo's voice trembled as she spoke. "Y/n, Minhyuk and Nayeon have moved on. They don't care about you anymore. They've found their happiness without you."

Y/n's heart clenched at those words, her world shattering once again. The pain of believing that her second family had abandoned her was almost unbearable.

Tears welled up in her eyes as she turned away from her parents, unable to hold back the flood of emotions. She felt broken, betrayed, and utterly alone.

But Minhyuk and Nayeon had been silently listening to the entire argument through the phone, and they couldn't bear to hear Y/n in such distress. They knew they had to act quickly to dispel the lie and reassure her of their unwavering support.

In a trembling voice, Minhyuk spoke into the phone, "Y/n, don't believe their lies. We love you, and we'll never leave you. We're here for you, no matter what."

Nayeon's voice echoed his sentiments. "Y/n, we're family, and nothing will change that. Please, don't let their words break you."

Y/n turned back to her phone, her eyes filled with tears of relief. She realized that she had been manipulated once again, but this time, she wouldn't let it destroy her. With Minhyuk and Nayeon's reassurances, she found the strength to stand up to her parents once more.

The family drama raged on, but Y/n had found her anchor in Minhyuk and Nayeon. She knew that the road ahead would still be fraught with challenges, but she was no longer alone in her journey toward healing and self-discovery.

As the days passed, Y/n clung to the support of her 'real' family, determined to mend the broken pieces of her life and emerge stronger than ever before.

In the days that followed, Y/n continued to distance herself from her parents, their lies and manipulation leaving a deep scar on her trust. She spent most of her time talking to Minhyuk and Nayeon, finding solace in their virtual presence.

Minhyuk and Nayeon were her lifelines, offering her unwavering support and love. They listened to her fears, her frustrations, and her hopes. They encouraged her to seek therapy to address the mental toll her experiences had taken on her, and Y/n reluctantly agreed.

Therapy proved to be a challenging but necessary journey. Y/n confronted her past trauma, the scars left by her parents' neglect and manipulation, and the deep sense of loneliness that had plagued her for years. It was a painful process, but she knew it was the only way to heal.

Meanwhile, the family drama continued to unfold. Y/n's parents, realizing that they were losing their grip on her, resorted to desperate measures to regain control. They tried to isolate her further, cutting off her communication with Minhyuk and Nayeon, but Y/n was determined not to let them succeed.

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"Y/n? Someone is here to meet you," Jungkook spoke up with a smile on his face, a smile that had evolved from sadness, hurtfulness, concern, and frustration.

Y/n, without a response, followed her father. She stopped in her tracks when she saw her parents' partners standing in a circle, and it seemed like there was something hidden behind them. Until they slowly shifted apart, revealing someone whom Y/n had wished to see for so long.

As her vision cleared, tears welled up in her eyes as she saw the person, who she had missed dearly. It had been years since she had seen that person, and the person's presence was a bittersweet surprise.

The word "family" may have felt lost, but in that moment, the warmth of that person embrace made it feel a little less distant.

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