Channel A's 'Detectives' Trade Secrets' Unveils Heartfelt Family Drama and Shocking Real-Life Stories

In the latest episode of Channel A's reality-based detective drama 'Detectives' Trade Secrets,' the 'Goblin Detective Agency' successfully obtained a 'Parental Rights Waiver' from a mother who had disappeared, leaving her two children behind. The episode also featured guest 'April Bride' Ailee, who was left shocked by the real-life story of a mother exploiting her unborn child for financial gain.

Aired on the 17th, the episode followed the 'Goblin Detective Agency' as they embarked on a mission to locate a mother who had been out of contact for years after being reported for child abuse and separated from her two children. The mother's sister, acting as the client, requested the detectives to find her missing sister and obtain a 'Parental Rights Waiver' for the children. Using information provided by the children's grandmother, the detectives tracked down the mother's workplace, leading them to an apartment complex where she was believed to have recently moved.

Braving the snowy weather, the detectives eventually found the mother, who was startled by their presence. They initiated a conversation by expressing the concerns of her mother-in-law and sister. The mother, who had previously neglected her children, explained that she was overwhelmed after her husband's sudden death and expressed remorse for her past actions. She also shared her desire to reunite with her children before her second child entered high school.

The detectives then addressed the main objective of their mission: the 'Parental Rights Waiver.' They explained to the mother that the waiver would greatly assist the grandparents, who were currently raising the children, in making legal decisions. Understanding the importance of the waiver for her children's future, the mother agreed to relinquish her parental rights and expressed her apologies to her mother-in-law and sister. Upon receiving the waiver, the grandmother expressed her commitment to caring for the children and wished for her daughter-in-law to find happiness and remarry. Despite the challenges, the family's mutual affection was evident, bringing the detectives' mission to a close.

In the segment 'Case File - Suddenly One Day,' guest Ailee, who is set to marry in April, was introduced to a shocking story. The case involved a high school teacher who suspected her university professor husband of infidelity. The couple, who had been together for 10 years before marrying, were living apart due to work commitments. The wife's suspicions arose when her husband began acting suspiciously and lying.

The detective followed the husband and discovered that he was borrowing significant sums of money from acquaintances and working as a designated driver after classes, suggesting financial difficulties. The husband was also seen giving money to a high school girl. When confronted, the husband confessed to a one-night stand with a part-time internet cafe worker 17 years ago. The woman, believing the child was her then-boyfriend's, married him but was later divorced when the child was found not to be his. Upon reuniting with the husband, she demanded 100 million won in back child support and a monthly payment of 1 million won.

Understanding her husband's predicament, the wife decided to pay the overdue child support in one lump sum and forgave him under the condition that he would not see the child again. However, she later returned to the detective agency, determined to gather evidence of infidelity for a divorce, after witnessing the child's mother pregnant again.

It was revealed that the husband was merely supporting his child, who was struggling with the mother's pregnancy. The child's mother, who had previously given birth to the husband's child, was exploiting her pregnancies to extort money from multiple men. She had two other children, who were also neglected. The wife reported the mother for child abuse and separated the children from her. She and her husband decided to become guardians for the children, ensuring they would grow up in a healthy environment away from their mother. Ailee was moved by the wife's magnanimity, expressing her admiration and aspiration to become a wife of such strength and compassion.

By Taeyuna, TenAsia Reporter youyou@tenasia.co.kr