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.

of water and headed for the bathroom. As she

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grabbed her wrist hard enough to almost

pain, defiantly met his gaze, and said with a sarcastic smile, “What’s the plan? Squeeze till my hand breaks to get back at me

phase. She used to be so well–behaved, and now she was prickly as a

mouthful from

Your hands. ain’t worth as much as Evelina’s;

and left, the hospital room door slamming shut with

felt like she’d been pricked with needles. Yeah, Evelina’s hands were precious, playing a single tune and Remington would throw down

was she in comparison? She gulped down her frustration before finally stepping into the bathroom.

seen Evelina again; he had to hurt the feelings of his beloved and now probably had to figure out how to sweet–talk

her.

she rinsed and wrung out the towel, hanging it on the rack near the corner, when the sound of the

turning, Lizetta said softly.

that might cool his temper once he gets back and sees it. Add some crocodile tears even when you have to pinch your leg for them, and your could

was about to look

fox? Charm my way out?”

2/3

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neck stand on end. She straightened up, standing stiff as a board like she was

his arms caged her in from both sides, his broad chest warm and

she said, “How