Chapter 128: Worth fighting for
Beatrix and her father stayed behind to look after Abby. As Beatrix gazed at the young woman who had captured her brother’s heart, her lips curled into a soft smile. Despite Abby’s pale complexion and the fragility of her form, there was an undeniable beauty and grace to her presence.
"She’s cute, isn’t she?" Beatrix murmured to her father, her voice filled with warmth and admiration.
Her father nodded, his expression thoughtful as he watched Abby sleeping peacefully in the hospital bed. "Yes, she is," he agreed quietly. "And she seems to bring out a different side of Remo."
Beatrix nodded in agreement, her gaze lingering on Abby’s serene features. She could see how Abby’s calm and gentle demeanor was the perfect match for her brother, who often struggled to express his emotions openly.
When Beatrix had mentioned love earlier, she had seen a myriad of emotions flicker across Remo’s face—fear, recognition, confusion, and something else, something deeper that she couldn’t quite name. It was a revelation that both fascinated and moved her, offering a glimpse into her brother’s innermost thoughts and feelings.
As Beatrix reflected on Remo’s past, she couldn’t help but feel a twinge of sadness for the loss he had endured. Matteo had told her about Izabella, Remo’s first love, and the tragic end to their relationship when she had found her picture in his wallet some time ago. It was a story that had haunted Remo for years, keeping him from opening his heart to anyone else.
But now, as Beatrix looked at Abby lying before her, she felt a surge of hope for her brother’s future. Whoever this woman was, she had managed to break through the walls that Remo had erected around his heart, offering him a chance at happiness that he had long thought impossible.
"I wonder how she and Remo had met?" Beatrix murmured, speaking to her father. She approached him, her curiosity piqued by the enigma of Abby and Remo’s relationship.
Her father met her gaze, his expression thoughtful. "According to my investigations, she had been coming to the casino club waiting for him for weeks," he replied, his tone serious.