The Twisted Obsession-Chapter 81: The Quinns

Remo’s heart sank at the realization of Abby’s misunderstanding. He had never wanted to cause her pain, and yet here he was, unwittingly adding to her burden.

"Abby, please, let me explain," Remo implored, reaching out to touch her arm, but she recoiled, pulling away as if his touch burned.

"There’s nothing to explain," Abby replied, her voice strained with emotion. "I get it, Remo. You have a life outside of me. I shouldn’t have expected anything different."

Remo’s heart ached as he watched the hurt etched into every line of Abby’s face. He longed to take back the misunderstanding, to erase the pain he had caused with his carelessness.

Remo, on the verge of explaining the misunderstanding to Abby, was interrupted by the sudden appearance of the doctor. The professional demeanor of the doctor momentarily shifted the focus, allowing the tension to ease.

Before Remo could speak, Abby turned to the doctor, determination gleaming in her eyes. "Doctor, my father doesn’t want to spend his last days in the hospital. He wants to be at home. Is that possible?"

The doctor, a compassionate understanding in his eyes, nodded. "Yes, it’s possible. We can arrange for home care services, ensuring that your father receives the necessary medical attention in the comfort of his home."

Abby’s shoulders relaxed with relief, the weight of the decision lifting as the possibility of fulfilling her father’s wish became more tangible.

"Thank you, Doctor. That means everything to us," Abby said, her voice a mix of gratitude and determination.

The doctor assured her that they would make the necessary arrangements, leaving them with a promise to coordinate the transition to home care.

As the doctor left, Abby turned back to Remo, her eyes softening with a mix of emotions. Remo took a deep breath, ready to explain that it was his sister he had been talking to, but Abby spoke first.

"I’m sorry, Remo. I jumped to conclusions. I just... I’ve been feeling so lost and scared," Abby admitted, vulnerability coloring her words.

Remo nodded, understanding in his eyes. "It’s okay, Abby. I should have explained. I was talking to my sister, not anyone else. I would never want to hurt you."

Abby sighed, a mix of emotions crossing her face. "I know you care, Remo. I just... I’m just frustrated."

Remo nodded again, his gaze unwavering. "It’s okay."

Abby, her eyes reflecting a mixture of gratitude and vulnerability, looked at Remo. "Remo, my dad wants to see you. He’s mentioned you a few times, and I think it would mean a lot to him."

Remo felt a mixture of surprise and compassion. "Of course, Abby. I’d be happy to see my father-in-law."

A small smile played on Abby’s lips, a flicker of appreciation in her eyes. "Thank you, Remo. I think having you around means more to him—and to me—than you might realize."

As they entered, Abby’s father greeted them with a smile that lit up the room, his eyes bright with affection as he welcomed Remo.

"Remo, my boy, it’s good to see you," Abby’s father exclaimed, his voice filled with genuine warmth. "I’ve been looking forward to our visit."

Remo returned the smile, his own heart lighter in the presence of Abby’s father. "It’s good to see you too, sir," he replied, his voice tinged with respect.

Abby’s father with a mischievous twinkle in his eye spoke, "You know, Remo, I hope my daughter isn’t worrying you too much. She has a tendency to fuss over things that aren’t worth fussing over."

Remo chuckled, a genuine warmth flooding his heart at the easy camaraderie they shared. "Not at all, sir. Abby keeps me on my toes, but I wouldn’t have it any other way."

Abby’s father nodded, his gaze filled with a mixture of pride and affection. "You’re a good man, Remo. I’m grateful to have you looking out for my daughter.

As the conversation flowed, Abby’s father, still wearing a warm smile, turned his attention toward Remo with a curious gleam in his eyes. "Remo, my boy, tell me about your family. What do they do?"

Remo replied, "I’m the second son of Quinn Group of Companies. We’re in real estate and are considered one of the leading real estate companies in the country. We are into other businesses too."

Abby’s father’s expression, initially warm, subtly shifted. A fleeting stiffness crossed his features as the weight of Remo’s background settled in.

Noticing the change, Abby, ever perceptive, caught the shift in her father’s demeanor. Concern etched across her face, she turned to her father and asked, "Dad, is everything okay? You seem a bit off."

Abby’s father took a moment, his gaze thoughtful, before finally responding, "It’s just... Quinn Group of Companies, they’re a force to be reckoned with. A significant player in the business world."

Abby, sensing there might be more beneath the surface, probed gently, "Is there something you’re not telling us, Dad?"

Her father hesitated, a mix of emotions playing out on his face. "It’s nothing, really. Just surprised to learn about Remo’s family background, that’s all."

Remo, observing the exchange, felt a hint of tension in the air. "If this makes you uncomfortable, sir, I understand. I want you to know that my background doesn’t define me. I care deeply for Abby, and that’s what matters most to me."

Abby, torn between her father’s reaction and Remo’s sincerity, sought to bridge the gap. "Dad, Remo is an amazing person. His family background doesn’t change that."

"How did you say you met again?"

As Abby’s father inquired about the circumstances of their meeting, Abby’s heart skipped a beat. She swallowed hard, a knot of panic tightening in her chest as she struggled to maintain her composure.

"We met through a mutual friend," Abby replied, her voice betraying a hint of uncertainty.

Her father’s brow furrowed, a flicker of doubt crossing his features. "A mutual friend? But Abby, you rarely mention having friends."

Abby’s pulse quickened, her mind racing as she grappled with the weight of her own deception. She felt the weight of her father’s scrutiny bearing down on her, his keen intuition piercing through the facade she had crafted.

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