Love and Devotion No Longer His to Claim by Dream Fish

Judy's voice wasn't loud, but it was clear enough for Zack to catch every word outside the door.

This was clearly her first time doing something like this, as she had forgotten to check if the door was locked in her panic, which was a foolish mistake.

Zack was utterly horrified by what he overheard. He couldn't believe that his mother, who wouldn't even dare slaughter a chicken, was capable of doing something so terrifying.

Even though she was doing it for his benefit, Zack knew better than anyone that even if he got the shares, Bill would surely come after him.

He was just a clueless young man. Even if he held onto those shares, what could he do with them?

He'd still end up being manipulated by his father. Besides, if he took the shares, Angela would undoubtedly target him. He wanted to stay on her good side so that she would support him, not become her enemy. And most importantly, what Judy was doing was a crime!

How could he stand by and watch his own mother commit such a mistake?

Determined, Zack clenched his teeth, burst into the room, and locked the door behind him.

are you doing here? Get out!" Judy was startled but forced herself

his last hope, desperately reaching out to him.

up. "Dad, I'll take you to the hospital, but

couldn't be bothered about anything else. He nodded hastily. "Don't worry. I

what you're doing? I'm fighting for your future! You fool! How

to be the death of me!" Zack snapped

end, Judy couldn't overpower her son and could only watch as he helped

enough to fully remove the poison. To

refused to hand over the antidote, outright claiming she hadn't bought it. This

thought, he called Angela in the end, briefly explaining the situation

morning, and Angela wasn't even awake yet. Nonetheless, the moment she heard Zack's explanation, she

a morning run when he noticed her troubled expression and insisted on accompanying her to the

help. On the way, she explained

if he doesn't give them to you, they'll just end

he saw