The Villianess's Redemption (HYUNJIN ff) ✓

27. Fractured Bonds

Chapter 27: Fractured Bonds
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Next day

Y/N's pov

This morning, I had decided to visit Eliza. Despite the tension between us and the strange circumstances surrounding her, I felt a sense of responsibility. Maybe I could help clear things up, or at the very least, offer some support. After all, she was supposed to be the heroine of this story, wasn't she?

As I arrived at the Kim estate, the atmosphere felt heavy, as if the house itself was burdened with the weight of the recent events. A maid greeted me at the door, and after a brief exchange, she led me to the living room where Eliza was supposed to be. But as we approached, the sound of raised voices reached my ears, stopping me in my tracks.

"Hyunjin, I've had enough!" Seungmin's voice was sharp, laced with anger. "You can't just show up here and expect to see her after what you did!"

"I need to apologize, Seungmin," Hyunjin replied, his tone pleading. "I didn't mean to hurt her like that. Just let me see her for a moment."

I peeked into the room, my heart pounding as I saw the two of them standing face to face, tension crackling in the air between them. Seungmin's expression was a mix of fury and frustration, while Hyunjin looked desperate, his eyes filled with regret.

"I won't let you near her," Seungmin snapped, his fists clenched at his sides. "Do you have any idea how much stress you've put her under? She hasn't even been able to eat properly since yesterday."

"I know I messed up," Hyunjin said, his voice thick with emotion. "But I need to make things right. Please, Seungmin-"

"No!" Seungmin cut him off, his eyes blazing. "If you have something to say, you can tell me, and I'll decide if she needs to hear it. But you're not going near her, not after what you did."

I hesitated, unsure if I should intervene or stay hidden. The last thing I wanted was to make the situation worse, but the argument was escalating, and I couldn't just stand by and watch. Taking a deep breath, I stepped into the room.

"Seungmin, Hyunjin," I called out, my voice trembling slightly. "Please, stop this."

Both men turned to me, their expressions shifting from shock to confusion. For a moment, the room was silent, the tension hanging thick in the air.

"What are you doing here?" Seungmin asked, his voice low and strained.

Before I could answer, Seungmin's gaze hardened, and he pointed a finger at me, his anger flaring once more. "Ever since Eliza started getting close to you, she's been losing herself. Do you realize that?"

I flinched at his words, my heart sinking. I hadn't expected to be dragged into this, and his accusation stung more than I could express. "I...I didn't mean for any of this to happen," I stammered, my eyes dropping to the floor.

"Don't drag her into this, Seungmin," Hyunjin interjected, stepping forward to defend me. "This isn't her fault."

Seungmin let out a sarcastic laugh, shaking his head. "Isn't it? It's ironic, Hyunjin, that you didn't defend Eliza yesterday but instead blamed her, all because of Isabella."

Hyunjin's eyes widened in shock, and I felt my own breath catch in my throat. The weight of his words settled over us like a dark cloud, and I could see the regret flicker across Hyunjin's face as he realized the truth in Seungmin's accusation.

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Felix's POV

The tension in the air was palpable as I made my way to Eliza's room. The events of the auction had left everyone on edge, and I couldn't shake the feeling that things were spiraling out of control. I noticed a maid carrying a tray of food toward Eliza's room and quickly offered to take it from her.