Shattered Illusions: Love, Lies, and Redemption

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The guy had ice in his eyes and a chill that crept into one’s bones.

Lizetta chickened out, which was kinda lame but, hey, he just did her a solid. At least she kept up appearances as Mrs. Dashiell in front of the others.

Joseph pouted, “Remi, when are you gonna hand over the bracelet to Liz?”

Lizetta’s eyelashes fluttered; deep down, it bugged her.

Remington didn’t send the family bracelet to Evelina, which gave her a secret thrill and a glimmer of hope.

But Remington’s voice was as frosty as ever, “After pulling a stunt like that, you still expect the bracelet? Even if Evelina didn’t get it, doesn’t mean it’s only belong to her!”

Lizetta felt a chill in her heart, and Remington couldn’t read her expression as she hung her head low.

He was about to suggest that if someone would just swallow their pride, admit their mistake, and cut out the constant divorce drama, he might still. give up the bracelet. But before he could say it, Lizetta looked up and, with a smile, told Joseph.

“I couldn’t care less about that bracelet, so drop it, will you?”

Remington’s handsome face darkened. Of course she didn’t care; she didn’t even give a damn about him.

He stood up, his voice cold as ice, “When you mess up, you better show some attitude. Go and face the wall and reflect on what you’ve done wrong!”

Joseph could tell he was really ticked off this time and didn’t dare talk back, just mumbled, “Okay.”

The kid hopped off the bed and shuffled over to stand in the corner. Lizetta didn’t budge, though. She wasn’t his little sister, and she wasn’t about to stand in punishment.

and headed for the bathroom. As she brushed

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wrist hard enough to almost make her drop the

from crying out in pain, defiantly met his gaze, and said with a sarcastic smile, “What’s the

must be going through a delayed rebellious phase. She used to be so well–behaved, and now she was prickly as

get a mouthful from her without

“You’re overthinking it. Your hands. ain’t worth as much as Evelina’s; she’s

left, the hospital room door

been pricked with needles. Yeah, Evelina’s hands were precious, playing a single tune and Remington would

She gulped down her frustration before

seen Evelina again; he had to hurt the feelings of his

her.

hanging it on the rack near the

turning, Lizetta

Get back to your spot and look all obedient; that might cool his temper once he gets back and sees it. Add some crocodile tears even when you have

didn’t hear an answer from Joseph and was about to

Cunning as a fox? Charm my

2/3

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voice was frosty, making the hairs on the back of Lizetta’s neck stand on end. She straightened up, standing stiff as a board like she was being punished with a military stance, even more cowed than

realized this, her temper flared, and she was about to walk away when his arms caged her in from both sides, his broad chest warm and imposing

said, “How dare you