There was an awkward silence in the room where Seokjin and the Queen were seated. In coming to the Queen and asking the questions he did, Seokjin was aware that he was making a risky move; however, he was not afraid. He wanted to understand Jungkook better and see him find the healing he deserved. After a lot of time spent thinking about it, he couldn't think of anyone better than Jungkook's mother to help heal him from the suffering that he had endured.

"Please accept my sincerest apologies if you take what I express as an insult, but we must have a King who is self-assured in his position and considers himself worthy of the throne.

I believe that a significant portion of Jungkook's hostility derives from the demons that he continuously battles, one of which is the fear of being rejected and the feeling of being unwelcome, notably in his role as King.

Although I can't change a lot of what he feels, I feel that you, as his mother, do. That is the main reason I am in this room. I hope that we will be able to see this as a partnership, not for our own benefit, but for the greater welfare of the Kingdom and people looking to him for leadership."

After gazing at the Queen for some time, Seokjin turned his attention to his daughter, which instantly offered him some much-needed solace. He was aware that he had a purpose, and he understood that other people wanted to live within their purpose but didn't because fear held them back; he resolved that this would not be the case for him or the man he was set to marry.

The Queen's gaze moved from Seokjin to Moon, who was still in her arms, and then she said to Seokjin as she returned her eyes to him, "You love him."

"I do." There was not the slightest hint of hesitance in Seokjin's response.

"I am aware of it, and I am grateful to you for continuing to love him despite all that has taken place," she said. "I want to reassure you that I do not regard what you said to be offensive. I am a terrible mother to my son." The Queen couldn't contain her emotions despite her best efforts.

She paused for a while to collect herself before continuing, "Jeon Jungkook is the only memory of what I had with his father. His father was a remarkable guy who was intelligent, honest, and genuine in how he lived his life. I couldn't figure out at first what it was in me that made such a guy fall in love with me, but nevertheless, he did, and now I felt the same way about him.

However, jealousy is a poison that spreads and eventually becomes a big problem to overcome if it is not purged at its source. Unfortunately, this was the situation for the Jeon brothers. Jungkook's father was loved by many, and his brother hated it. He was bitter about it because he had longed to be the firstborn child and believed that he was more deserving of the Kingdom than anyone else.

He stuck by his brother's side through all his hate for him. He also had eyes for me, but I could never feel the same way about him. When he found out about Jungkook's father and me, it was the last straw for him, and his jealousy took over. He did the unspeakable and caused the death of Jungkook's dad.

It was hushed up out of humiliation and suffering because they didn't want the Kingdom to break apart due to it. It was said that Jungkook's father had succumbed to an illness and passed away unexpectedly, although this was never the case. His brother was the one who ended his life." The Queen closed her eyes after speaking those words; no matter how much time had gone by, she never once forgot how the man she had loved had been taken away from her. 

"I was pregnant when he passed away, and when his brother found out about it, due to his strong desire to become King, he gave me two options: either I could marry him and live at his side as the Queen with the promise that he would take care of my unborn child, or he could lock me up in prison for the entirety of my pregnancy until I gave birth, at which point I would watch my child be killed by a sword, and then I would face death myself.

The path I choose to take is very clear. No parent on earth would ever want their child to die. Soon after he was crowned King and chose me to be his Queen, it was revealed that I was expecting a child; this is why we decided to hasten our wedding. Everyone believed it, and even though it created some problems, there was far more support for it than hatred. I was appalled by both my own behavior and the circumstances. Nevertheless, I was aware that I was carrying the true King, and I resolved to do all in my power to ensure that my son would take over the throne, which was rightfully his.

This dream that I had for Jungkook to ascend to the throne ended up causing more problems than it solved. Because I was so focused on myself, I let down my son. Since I am aware of the pain and suffering that Jungkook has already experienced, I have never divulged even a fraction of the information that I am disclosing to you.

As Jimin's father had a deep-seated hatred for him, I was forced to have Jimin. I had no interest in having children with that guy at any point in my life, but he insisted on it because he did not want Jungkook to succeed him as King.

I kept many things from my children when they were growing up, most of which was done behind their backs. I am not proud of it, and I have spent most of my life believing that they would grow up and live their lives well without it being a burden or problem to them or even to me.

Although it has been successful for Jimin, it has not been successful for Jungkook. To tell you the truth, even though I am aware that I am mostly responsible for his suffering and how he behaves, I do not know how to help him, so I avoid the situation. I try to ignore him and his questions and turn a blind eye to what he does since I have no idea how to solve any of it, given that I have contributed to it all.

For this, I genuinely celebrate that he has chosen to be with you. You have accomplished something that I, as his mother, have been unable to do. I am in awe of your effort. Therefore, rather than feeling offended by your words, I am pleased that you are here, and I wish I had a fraction of your bravery when I was younger because if I had, I would have been able to wear this crown with a great deal more honor." 

Taking a brief pause, the Queen continued after Jin didn't say anything but continued to listen to her. "I would have been able to take a firm stance at my son's side right from the start rather than waiting until it was too late. Because I lacked your bravery, I was weak, and I was so consumed with the need for vengeance that I drove him into the lion's den and never once stepped in to save him. Instead of encouraging him to continuously be strong and push through, I would have given him love and support.

The answer to this question remains the same no matter how many times I ask myself whether or not there is anything I can do at this point: I have no idea. He doesn't like me, and that's quite understandable. I just want him and Jimin to be happy. Jungkook is the King our Kingdom needs; I know it. He is relentless, strategic, and smart all at the same time. However, what others view as his ruthlessness is the rage and anger I have provoked in him. I am aware that this is not the person he wants to be."

While the Queen was speaking, Seokjin constantly wiped away his tears while listening to her. He was in pain as he listened to her every word, and he couldn't even begin to imagine her pain. Nevertheless, he was convinced that it was the Queen's responsibility to ensure that she protected and cared for her children, and she did not do so, most notably with Jungkook, who needed her the most.

"Have you ever given any thought to extending an apology to him? I am aware that you have said that you do not know what you can do at this time; however, have you ever considered offering an apology? Do you have any words of comfort for him to let him know that he was not responsible for the life he was given? A warm embrace, a mother's kiss, and a reassuring word to let him know how pleased you are with his efforts despite the many challenges he faced?

I have taken the time to listen, and as I have done so, my heart is broken because you are correct; no parent would ever want to see their child's life taken. Because of your son's wrath and ruthlessness, I was locked up, enduring much pain and suffering. Regardless, no matter how angry he was, he was extremely ruthless, and the things he did to other people should never have been allowed to happen. I believe that you had the opportunity to stop this, but you chose not to because of your own guilt and because you didn't want him to hate you any more than he already did. As a result, you let him hurt other innocent people.

I'm sorry to break it to you, but you didn't just fail once or twice; you failed many times. I don't know how you can wear that crown with as much confidence as you do, and I'm not saying that you don't deserve to wear it; however, I do believe that you must start acting in the role you are in for the greater good of others and not for what you want or how you feel.

Since Jimin's father is no longer around, there is no longer any justification for you to refrain from using your authority and doing what is appropriate. Your sons, they need you. You are far more important to Jungkook than I am to him. Don't wait until it's too late to make things right; do it as soon as possible. I really miss sitting down with both of my parents and talking with them. There is no one else in this world who is as precious as our parents, and even though Jungkook loves me, I am well aware that it would make an enormous difference in his life if he received a hug and an apology from you.

Why don't you give it a shot? However, I would advise this: only do it if it comes sincerely because Jungkook will know the difference, and if it's not done from the heart, you will just damage him more. "