Shattered Illusions: Love, Lies, and Redemption

Chapter 34

Lizetta just felt herself yanked away by a strong force, and the next second, she was enveloped in a comforting and warm embrace.

She breathed in the cool fragrance of the man, like frosty pines on snowy peaks, with a power to soothe the soul.

Lizetta looked up incredulously into Remington’s deep eyes. For a moment, it was as if she could only see her own reflection in his gaze.

“Scared stiff, huh? It’s all good now.”

His large hand caressed the top of her head, and his voice was soft and low.

Lizetta stared at him dumbfounded, feeling her heart racing as if it might burst out of her chest, yet she was unsure whether it was due to his gentleness now or the shock from

before.

She lifted her hand and clung tightly to Remington’s waist.

Evelina, collapsed in Cedric’s arms, turned her head and caught this scene.

In the nick of time just before, she had thrown herself at Remington, yet he didn’t hesitate to toss her aside. If Cedric hadn’t caught her, who knows how embarrassed she’d be right

now.

Evelina even suspected that if she hadn’t been between Remington and Lizetta, he wouldn’t have bothered to toss her aside; his eyes were only for Lizetta!

Now, as Evelina saw Remington and Lizetta in each other’s arms, jealousy burned in the depths of her eyes.

She hurried forward. “How can there be such a lunatic in the hospital? It’s a good thing Remi pushed me away! Oh my God, Remi is hurt!”

the noise, Lizetta finally noticed a gash

arm.

white shirt were torn, with

clutched Remington’s arm, with tears falling like

it weren’t for pushing me out of the way, you wouldn’t have

had made sure Evelina was safe before saving

are you

delivered an extra kick and pinned him

the situation, Hogan finally got a chance to check In

head at him. “I’m fine, and my

strong grip clenched her waist, and his fingers

ask Hogan to handle the aftermath, he apologized

me on his knees yesterday to operate, but I had to

call a nurse over, then hurried off

does

still crying, blocked the nurse.

were cold as she

so spare him the extra moisture if you want him

with a flicker of amusement in

a little cat guarding her food,

back a couple of steps, and accused Lizetta with tearful eyes.

hurt because of me, so why can’t I cry?”

getting a headache from the noise, glanced coldly

her back to her