Shattered Illusions: Love, Lies, and Redemption

Chapter 118

Little did he know, Remi wasn’t there to appease her, he brought that detestable woman along again.

Joseph grabbed Lizetta, clearly annoyed, “Liz, let’s hurry inside.”

Lizetta was pulled into the haunted house by two kids, and as Remington tried to follow, Evelina grabbed his

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“Remi, I’m a bit scared. Can you take me with you?”

Remington frowned, “Did Cassius send you?”

Evelina shook her head, her hand on her belly, and exclaimed in surprise, “No, it’s just that there are more kids around on the weekends. I’m expecting about to be a mom, you know, so I wanted to come see the little ones, get a feel for motherhood.”

Then she eyed the milk in Remington’s hand, “Remi, I can’t have cold drinks. Can I have the one you’re holding?”

Remington wasn’t going to drink the stuff Hamilton bought anyway, so he handed it over to her. Thinking that Lizetta might be scared of haunted houses because of her past, and without further questioning Evelina, he stepped forward to catch up inside.

The haunted house was hospital–themed, starting with a morgue.

The smell of disinfectant and the eerie blue lighting, with bloodstains everywhere and NPCs popping out anytime, made for a full–on immersive experience.

Lizetta was indeed scared and regretted her decision to enter just because she was annoyed with Evelina.

No worries, just hold on

sleeve and placing her hand on his

and forced a smile, “Keep an eye on Nancy and Joseph. Don’t get lost. I’m fine.” She figured she wasn’t that weak, after all.

this, a terrifying strobe of light flashed, and people

freaked out, ducked her head, and ran with the crowd without looking back.

reaching out to grab Joseph ahead of her.

off. Ahh!

had been Joseph running ahead, but when the light flashed, Lizetta

and the left eye was staring at her with a sickly green gaze.

if it was a person or a ghost, she screamed again, flailing

“Shh! Lizetta!”

its usual lazy mocking tone, calming Lizetta’s pounding

looked up, “Remi?”

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me. If you’re scared, why would you plunge right in? You’re

face into his chest, his large hand soothingly stroking her hair as he

instantly felt at ease

“Joseph’s gone.”

and not afraid of haunted houses. He wasn’t worried, nonchalantly protecting Lizetta, he said

little puppy, huh? How come he

back sarcastically, “And your sweetheart? If she sees this, she’ll be so upset and in pain again. Let go of me, I’m fine now.”

see Evelina, and when Remington heard Lizetta’s ungrateful