Love On Duty : A story of love and responsibility

Part 20

Dalny: S-Shu... please listen to me–

Shu: WHAT SHOULD I LISTEN TO, HUH?!!

Free: What's happening here?!

They both turned towards the voice and saw Free standing at the doorstep. He walked inside, narrowing his eyes at Shu.

Free: Shu... why are you yelling at Dalny like that?

Shu: Why did you leave Y/n alone to come here?

Free: Your dad is with her, Shu. But that's not the point. I'm asking, why were you shouting at Dalny?

Shu, still fuming, looked at Dalny with anger, then handed his phone to Free, showing him the video. Free watched it and turned towards Dalny, visibly confused.

Shu: She's evil!! Because of her, my wife's life is at risk!! I can't believe she'd stoop so low—

Free: SHU! Watch your words! Don't forget, she's my wife you're accusing. She would never do something like this! I trust her!

Shu: See that, Dalny? He still trusts you, even after what you've done. You don't deserve my brother.

A tear escaped Shu's eye as his voice cracked with emotion.

Shu: W-Why did you destroy my happy family? What will I do if SOMETHING HAPPENS TO HER?!! WHY YOU—

Dalny: I DIDN'T! IT WAS MOM! SHE'S THE ONE WHO DID THIS!!

Shu and Free both froze, their eyes wide with shock.

Shu & Free: W-What?!

Dalny: Yes! And I didn't give her poison!

~Flashback~

~Dalny's POV~

I mixed the poison Mom gave me into the juice. After she left, I started towards Y/n's room but stopped at the doorway. I saw her talking to her belly.

Y/n: Oh, my little babies, come out soon, na. Mama and Dada can't wait anymore.

She kissed her belly, continuing her sweet conversation. Watching her, I suddenly froze, conflicted. What was I about to do? I was going to kill someone's baby, a baby that hadn't even come into this world yet. My pain may be valid, but whatever happened, Y/n never hurt me intentionally. I couldn't justify taking an innocent life. Free's words rang in my mind. No, I couldn't do this. Mom was wrong this time. Even if I refused, she might still hurt the baby herself. I had to do something.

I rushed to my room, dumping the poisoned juice down the sink. I made a fresh glass of juice and mixed in a mild sedative that would make Y/n faint but wouldn't harm her or the babies.

~After Y/n fainted~

Once I had left with Mrs. Hoya, I hurried back to Y/n's room and quickly sent an SOS message to Shu.

Dalny: I hope he gets here in time...

~At the hospital~

~Y/n's POV~

When I woke up, Dalny was standing in the room.

Y/n: What are you trying to do?! What did you give me that made me faint?!

Dalny: Nothing harmful. Your babies are fine. I only gave you a mild medicine.

Y/n: But why?!

Dalny: B-Because Mom planned to give you poison... she wants to kill your babies...

Y/n: What?!

Dalny explained everything—how Mrs. Hoya manipulated her, giving her the poison meant to harm my babies. My blood boiled with rage as I listened, my hands clenching into fists.

Y/n: How dare she?!

I could hardly believe that she could sink so low.

Dalny: S-She also bribed the doctor to fake your reports, making it look like an allergic reaction. W-What are we going to do now?

Y/n: Don't worry. I know exactly what to do. She won't get away with this.

~Later~

I confronted the doctor, demanding that she change the false reports, but she refused.

Doctor: I won't do that! This is wrong! I don't take bribes—

Y/n: Don't lecture me about what's right or wrong. I'm not bribing you—I'm threatening you.

Doctor: B-But—

Y/n: Do you want to spend the rest of your life in jail for accepting Mrs. Hoya's money? It won't take me long to have you locked up.

Doctor: No... please don't. I'll do as you say.

Y/n: Good for you.

~End of Flashback~

Dalny: I swear I didn't give her poison. Y/n made the doctor confess because it was all under Mrs. Hoya's control. If something had happened to Y/n, it would have been Mom's doing, not mine. I could never do something so cheap. If I had, I wouldn't be able to face anyone.

Free: I know, Dalny...

Shu: I'm sorry... I can't believe Aunt would do something so terrible. I will never forgive her for that. But first, I need to see Y/n.

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A/n : Heya! How's the new chapter? Did you like it the twist?