Love On Duty : A story of love and responsibility

Part 19

Dalny entered Y/n's room, her steps slow and deliberate. Mrs. Hoya hid just outside, peeking from behind the door to observe. Y/n was engrossed in her files, but the moment Dalny walked in, her attention shifted, her gaze narrowing at the sight of the glass in Dalny's hands.

Dalny : Here...

Dalny held out the glass, her hand trembling slightly. Y/n raised an eyebrow, suspicious.

Y/n: Why are you suddenly bringing me this? As far as I know, you've shown no interest in even talking to me.

Dalny: It's not like I wanted to! U-Uncle sent me.

Y/n: Dad?

Dalny: Yes! He said to give you this. I don't know why he's even bothering to care for a selfish girl like you.

Dalny's voice wavered slightly as she lied, hoping Y/n would believe her and not question further. She knew Y/n wouldn't drink it without a reason. 

Y/n's eyes shifted from Dalny to the glass. After a tense pause, she took it, her face hardening.

Y/n: Thank you. But tell Dad next time, I don't want anything from your hands.

Dalny's fists clenched, anger simmering beneath her surface. Y/n drank the juice, but almost immediately, her face contorted in discomfort. She began to sway, her breath coming in uneven, shallow gasps.

Y/n: I-I'm not f-feeling well...

Her vision blurred, her body collapsing onto the bed as dizziness overtook her. Dalny didn't move, watching coldly as Y/n lost consciousness. She shot one last glance before quickly slipping out of the room.

Mrs. Hoya appeared, her lips curling into a sinister smile. 

Mrs. Hoya: Very good, Dalny. Well done. Now, let's go. The poison will take care of the rest.

They left, leaving Y/n unconscious, alone.

~After a while~

Shu burst into their bedroom moments later, panic etched into his face.

Shu: Y/N!!

He rushed to her side, scooping her limp body into his arms and bolting towards the hospital. His heart hammered in his chest, fear gripping him like a vice.

As word spread, everyone hurried to the hospital.

Free: What happened to Y/n, Shu?

Shu's voice shook with fear and desperation. 

Shu: I-I don't know. I found her unconscious in our room... Will she be okay? And our babies?

Mrs. Kurenai tried to soothe him.

Mrs. Kurenai: Calm down, Shu. Everything will be fine.

Mr. Kurenai added, his voice steady. 

Mr. Kurenai: Yes, Shu. This isn't the time to panic.

But Shu couldn't calm down. His eyes filled with tears as he sat, burying his face in his hands. The fear of losing Y/n and their unborn children was too much to bear. Mrs. Hoya stood nearby, silently smirking, her thoughts filled with malice.

Mrs. Hoya (thinking): That village girl dared to cheat my son. Now, she'll face the consequences. I'll make sure she's gone from Shu's life for good.

Mrs. Hoya laid a hand on Shu's shoulder, her voice deceptively sweet.

Mrs. Hoya: Don't worry, Shu. Nothing's going to happen to her.

Shu barely looked up, his focus on the door where doctors were working frantically to save Y/n.

~After sometimes~

Hours passed, and the hospital quieted as most of the family returned home. Only Free and Shu remained, pacing with worry. Finally, the doctor emerged, his face somber.

Doctor: Who is Mrs. Kurenai's husband?

Shu shot to his feet.

Shu: I-I am...

Doctor: Please come with me to my office.

Shu followed the doctor, his legs heavy, dread pooling in his gut. When he returned, his face was blank, his eyes hollow. Free rushed over, his concern mounting.

Free: What did the doctor say? Is she okay?

Shu didn't answer, his gaze fixed on the floor, his mind reeling. Free's heart sank at his silence.

Free: S-Shu... you're scaring me. Please, tell me! Is she okay?

Finally, Shu met Free's eyes, a tear slipping down his cheek.

Shu: Someone gave her p-poison...

Free: W-What?!

Shu: The doctors are trying to wake her, but her body isn't responding...

Free: B-But who would do such a thing?

Shu's hands clenched into fists. 

Shu: . Brother, please, stay with Y/n until I get back. I trust you, and only you, to watch over her.

Free: Of course, Shu! But where are you going?

Shu's voice turned hard, resolute.

Shu: To punish the person responsible. I know who did this... but I need proof.

Shu returned home, storming into their bedroom. His eyes scanned the room, landing on the empty juice glass on the bedside table. With gloved hands, he picked it up, his mind racing. He made his way to the CCTV room, only to find the cameras had been turned off during the time of the incident.

Undeterred, Shu rushed to the kitchen, retrieving the hidden camera he had placed in secret around the house. He scrolled through the footage on his phone, his anger building with each passing second. 

When the truth finally appeared on the screen, his blood boiled with fury.

Shu: I'll kill you, Dalny...

~With Dalny~

Shu: DALNY!!

Dalny flinched as the door swung open suddenly. Shu stormed into Dalny's room, trembling with fury, shouting her name. His eyes blazed with anger, his face contorted in a rage she had never seen before.

Dalny: W-What happened?

Shu: What happened?! After trying to kill my wife and my babies! And you have the nerve to ask that?!

Dalny: W-What do you mean?

Shu: Don't pretend to be innocent! I know everything! Look at this!

Shu shoved his phone in her face, a video playing—one that showed her mixing something into a glass of juice. Dalny's heart dropped. Her gaze flickered nervously, but she found herself frozen under Shu's murderous glare. Her soul recoiled in fear.

Shu: Why are you silent?! Answer me, dammit! Did you give her poison?!

Dalny: S-Shu... listen... it's not l-like that--

Before she could finish, Shu hurled a vase across the room, shattering it against the floor. Dalny flinched violently, her breath quickening.

Shu: Shut up! I'm done with your dramas!

Tears welled up in Dalny's eyes. She had never seen Shu this enraged before, and fear gnawed at her insides. She could feel everything spiraling out of control, knowing this could end very badly.

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