Chapter 88

Lizetta was staring at Remington in disbelief, her face ghostly pale, and her lips trembling.

Seeing her like that, Remington felt like his normally cold heart got a little squeeze.

His handsome face softened a bit, but when he thought about what she had been up to lately, he felt a lump in his chest and just couldn’t bring himself to sweet–talk her.

In the midst of this standoff, the ringtone of a cell phone broke the silence.

Remington rolled out of bed, grabbed a dagger, and casually cut through the tie binding Lizetta’s hands.

Immediately, Lizetta burrowed into the covers.

Picking up the phone, Remington’s expression turned gentle.

“Yeah, when have I ever not played by the rules? Alright, alright, I got it.”

It must be Evelina.

Lizetta realized that hearing him coddle someone else didn’t sting as much anymore; it felt numb and dull.

Was that a good thing?

While she was pondering, Remington sat down next to her, straightening his shirt.

“Granny wants to video call us.”

call came through, with Remington

blanket, while Remington pulled her close for

into a grin upon seeing the young

trash. Remington also said it’s not true. I took care of it, so don’t

had seen the rumors online and

hugging in the bar was me;

in relief. “That’s my boy, I knew Remington wouldn’t go

Remington was speechless.

nodded with a smile, but her

elsewhere, but it seemed his

scratch.

at home, but maybe Remington just didn’t bother to hide it, or perhaps he didn’t care

we’re not fighting,” Lizetta beamed, eyes twinkling.

surgery, and I always suspected the doctor left a piece of gauze inside her, and that’s why Remington turned out so twisted. Be

what

I’m right here, you know,” Remington said with resignation.

noticed their surroundings, her eyes lighting up.

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Chapter 88

two at a hotel? Oh dear, I didn’t mean to interrupt.

Fiona seemed to remember something else and chimed

put a pillow under your hips later,

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