The Twisted Obsession-Chapter 241: Media

Abby nodded to herself, taking a deep breath. "Okay, let’s do that. I need to control this narrative before it spirals further. And I need to talk to Remo before he finds out from someone else."

"That’s the right move. Be upfront with him. Honesty’s your best play here," Cage advised.

Stepping out of the bedroom, she found Remo in the kitchen, his back turned to her as he made coffee. The normalcy of the scene—Remo standing there, unaware of the brewing storm—tightened the knot in her stomach. She paused at the doorway, watching him for a moment, gathering her courage.

"Remo," she began, her voice slightly shaky.

He turned at the sound of her voice, his face lighting up with a smile that faltered when he saw her expression. "Hey, what’s wrong?" he asked, immediately alert.

Abby took a deep breath, closing the distance between them. "We need to talk. Something happened yesterday... something that might upset you, and I want you to hear it from me first," she said earnestly.

Remo’s brow furrowed in concern, and he set down his coffee cup, turning to give her his full attention. "What is it, Abby?"

"It’s about Alex," she began, the words heavy on her tongue. "I ran into him yesterday while I was out. It was completely unexpected, and I didn’t think much of it at the time, but... someone took photos of us together."

Remo’s expression hardened slightly. "Photos? What kind of photos?"

"They make it look more intimate than it was. It was just a conversation, but it... it doesn’t look good," Abby explained quickly, her eyes searching his for understanding. "I want you to know there’s nothing between us. He approached me, and I was just trying to be polite. I walked away as soon as I could."

Remo took a moment, processing her words. The muscles in his jaw worked as he absorbed the news, his mind likely racing through the implications. Finally, he sighed and ran a hand through his hair. "Okay. I believe you. But why didn’t you tell me this happened when you got home?"

Abby felt a pang of guilt. "I should have. I’m sorry, I didn’t think it would blow up like this. I thought it was just a minor, annoying incident that I could handle. I didn’t want to worry you over nothing."

Remo nodded slowly, his demeanor softening. "I appreciate you telling me now, and I’m glad you’re being honest. It’s just... with your history with Alex, it stings a bit, you know?"

"I know, and I’m so sorry," Abby said, her voice thick with emotion. "I hate that this happened, and I hate even more that it’s caused you any pain. I love you, Remo, and nothing is more important to me than us." freeweɓnøvel~com

Remo reached out, pulling her into a hug. "We’ll get through this. Let’s just make sure we handle it together, okay? No more surprises."

Abby nodded, relief washing over her as she wrapped her arms around him.

5

Lily sat hunched over her computer, her eyes flickering with a mix of anger and panic as she scrolled through the endless feed of comments and pictures plastered across social media and gossip sites. The photographs of Abby and Alex in what looked like an intimate conversation had gone viral, igniting a firestorm of speculation and commentary from the public.

People were saying Abby and Alex looked good together, rekindling discussions of their past relationship and what might have been. One user pointedly commented, "If Lily hadn’t stolen Alex, Abby and he would’ve been the power couple." This jab stung, deepening Lily’s growing sense of unease and jealousy.

Others were commending Abby for her poise and grace, suggesting that she had always been the better match for Alex. Amidst these praises were harsher voices, too—some calling Abby names, accusing her of trying to rekindle an old flame, or disrupting her cousin’s relationship. Each comment felt like a personal attack to Lily, fueling a turmoil of emotions.

Lily’s fingers trembled as she typed out defensive replies, trying to sway the narrative, to remind people of her relationship with Alex, that she was the one he chose. But the internet was relentless. With each attempt to defend herself, she only seemed to draw more criticism and further confirm the public’s fascination with Abby and Alex’s past.

Feeling cornered and desperate, Lily grabbed her phone and dialed Alex, her voice tight with anxiety as he answered. "Have you seen the news? The pictures of you and Abby? Everyone’s talking about it. They think you should be with her, not me!"

Alex, sounding weary and frustrated, tried to calm her. "Lily, you know it’s just sensationalism. Abby and I just talked. There’s nothing between us. You need to ignore these comments."

"But how can I?" Lily’s voice cracked, her composure fraying. "They’re everywhere, Alex. People are saying she’s better for you. That I stole you. How do you think that makes me feel?"

Alex sighed, a sound of someone bearing the weight of past choices and present repercussions. "Look, I’ll issue a statement clarifying things. We’ll make it clear that we are together and happy. This will blow over, Lily."

Lily wasn’t convinced, but she agreed, feeling helpless. After hanging up, she sat back, feeling the isolation that came with public scrutiny and social media backlash.

Fuelled by a sense of desperation and the biting sting of public opinion, Lily resolved to take more proactive steps. She started planning a series of public appearances and interviews where she and Alex could be seen happily together, hoping to quell the rumors and solidify their relationship in the public eye.

The next step involved reaching out to a well-known public relations firm. During her call with the firm, Lily was concise, her voice firm despite her inner turmoil. "I need to change the narrative," she explained. "It’s essential that the public sees Alex and me as a united, happy couple. I want to arrange some interviews, maybe a photo shoot. Something to reinforce our relationship."

This chapter is updated by freew(e)bnovel.(c)om