The Twisted Obsession-Chapter 318: It’s Done

The nurse, a woman with cold, calculating eyes that belied the warm professionalism she had perfected, slipped into the breakroom. Her shift was nearly over, but there was one last thing she had to take care of. She glanced around, ensuring no one was nearby, before pulling out her phone.

Her fingers moved swiftly across the screen as she typed out a message:

It’s done.

She waited, the tension in the air thick as she sat in the small, sterile room, listening for the faint hum of her phone. Within moments, it buzzed, a new message lighting up the screen.

Good. You’ll receive the payment soon. Are you sure she won’t suspect anything?

The nurse’s lips curled into a small, satisfied smile as she quickly replied.

She’ll start losing her mind soon. The dosage will take time, but by the time she realizes something’s wrong, it’ll be too late.

She put her phone back into her pocket just as one of the other nurses entered the room, oblivious to the exchange that had just taken place. With a casual nod, the nurse returned to her duties, her face neutral as though nothing was out of the ordinary. But beneath her calm exterior, she knew she was part of something much bigger than herself—a scheme that would unfold in the coming days, one that would slowly unravel Abby’s sanity.

As she walked down the sterile, fluorescent-lit hallway, she barely heard the faint sounds of patients stirring in their rooms. Her mind was elsewhere—on the payment she was about to receive, the anonymous benefactor who had set all of this into motion, and the chaos that was about to ensue.

****

Remo entered the hospital room quietly, careful not to wake Abby if she was resting. The tension that had been gnawing at him for days still sat heavy in his chest, but seeing her recover physically had given him some small measure of relief.

She lay in bed, her face peaceful in sleep, the covers pulled up to her chest. The room was dim, illuminated only by the soft glow of the bedside lamp. For a moment, he stood by the door, just watching her breathe, feeling an odd mix of love and worry. The events of the past week still weighed heavily on him, and although he was determined to protect Abby, doubts continued to flicker at the edges of his mind.

Nicole’s accusations echoed in his thoughts. She’s dangerous, Remo. You have no idea what she’s capable of.

He shook his head, trying to push the intrusive thoughts away. Abby was the woman he loved—the woman he had vowed to protect. But there were too many secrets swirling around them, too many half-truths, and every time he thought he was close to clarity, something shifted.

As he stepped closer to her bed, he noticed the flowers on the bedside table—a beautiful bouquet of red roses. His brow furrowed slightly. He hadn’t sent them. Who had?

He glanced at the card, which lay face down on the table, but chose not to disturb it. It wasn’t uncommon for Abby to receive well wishes from business contacts, even during times like this. Still, something about it unsettled him.

Remo sat in the chair beside her bed, resting his elbows on his knees as he looked down at her, his hand gently brushing a stray lock of hair from her face. She stirred slightly but didn’t wake, her breathing slow and steady. For now, everything seemed normal. But the storm he felt brewing within his soul told him that this peace was fragile, that something was lurking beneath the surface.

"Abby," he whispered softly, though he knew she wouldn’t wake. "I wish I could see inside your mind. I wish I could know the truth."

He didn’t want to believe Nicole’s accusations. He didn’t want to think that Abby—his Abby—could be capable of such deception, of orchestrating the madness that had unfolded in the past few days. But the signs were there. And yet, every time he looked at her, the love he felt was undeniable, unshakable.

Still, doubt gnawed at him.

As he leaned back in his chair, exhaustion began to weigh on him. His eyes flickered closed, and he let himself drift off, though his mind remained restless. Beside him, Abby lay still, her breathing deep and even, but the poison the nurse had injected into her veins was beginning to work its way through her system.

*****

In the quiet corridors of the hospital, the nurse stepped outside, pulling her jacket tighter around herself as she left the building. She glanced at her phone again, watching as the payment notification pinged into her account. A smile tugged at her lips. It was done, and she’d be long gone before anyone suspected a thing.

The plan was flawless. The drugs would work slowly, subtly. Abby’s thoughts would begin to blur, her mind playing tricks on her. Paranoia, hallucinations, confusion—it was all set in motion now. The poison would erode her mental state until even she wouldn’t know what was real and what wasn’t. By the time anyone realized what was happening, it would be too late. ƒreewebɳovel.com

Another message buzzed on her phone.

Make sure she’s monitored closely. We can’t afford any mistakes.

The nurse quickly typed back.

Everything is under control. The next phase will begin soon.

With that, she slipped her phone back into her pocket and disappeared into the night, her part in this twisted game complete. The wheels had been set in motion, and Abby’s fall from grace had officially begun.

***

Back in the hospital room, Remo stirred, blinking awake as a strange feeling washed over him. He glanced at Abby, who hadn’t moved, still peacefully asleep. But something in the air had shifted—something he couldn’t quite place.

He stood, stretching slightly, before moving to the window, staring out at the city lights beyond. His thoughts were jumbled, his instincts screaming at him that something was wrong, but he couldn’t quite put his finger on what it was.

Behind him, Abby’s fingers twitched in her sleep, her brow furrowing slightly as if caught in a strange dream. But this was no ordinary dream—this was the beginning of the slow unraveling that would soon consume her.

And Remo, standing just feet away, had no idea that the woman he loved was about to slip into a nightmare that neither of them could escape.

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