Chapter 317: Flowers and Threat
Abby sat upright in the hospital bed, her legs tucked beneath the thin white sheet, a book resting on her lap. She had been recovering faster than expected, her strength slowly returning with each passing day. Her body, though still sore, was healing, but her mind remained in turmoil. The whispers in her head never stopped, questions about Remo’s loyalty, the truth behind Nicole’s intentions, and the looming sense that her carefully constructed life was beginning to unravel.
The hospital room was quiet, and for a moment, Abby found solace in the silence. She flipped a page in her book, trying to distract herself from the spiraling thoughts that often consumed her, but they lurked in the corners of her mind, ever-present.
A knock on the door interrupted her thoughts. She looked up to see one of the nurses standing there, a warm smile on her face and a bouquet of vibrant red roses cradled in her arms.
"Mrs. Quinn, someone brought these for you," the nurse said, stepping into the room with the flowers. "Thought they might brighten your day."
Abby’s heart fluttered, a smile pulling at her lips as she immediately thought of Remo. Perhaps he had arranged this as a sweet gesture, a surprise to make her feel loved and secure. Her doubts from earlier began to soften, and for a brief moment, everything felt like it was falling back into place. Maybe things weren’t as dire as she feared.
The nurse placed the flowers on the bedside table and handed Abby a small card tucked within the arrangement. "Here’s the card that came with it. I’ll give you some privacy while you read it."
Abby nodded, distracted by the thought of what sweet words Remo might have written. She waited until the nurse quietly left the room, then eagerly reached for the card. Her fingers trembled slightly as she opened the envelope, her mind already crafting the romantic message she imagined it would contain.
But as her eyes scanned the neat handwriting on the card, her smile faded. The color drained from her face, her breath catching in her throat as she read the words again, trying to make sense of them.
"I told you I’d never forget what you did. Neither will Remo when he finds out the truth. Tick tock, Abby. Your time is running out."