Shattered Illusions: Love, Lies, and Redemption

Chapter 168

Remington’s face turned even more grim.

Not scared of him, Lizetta stood her ground, “Beat it! Evelina has to drink this bottle of water today, no ifs, ands, or buts!”

There was no way Remington would let anything happen to the baby inside Evelina.

Standing still, his figure was solid as a rock, but his gaze was fixed on the bottle of water in Lizetta’s hand.

“What’s in it?”

Lizetta chuckled, and tiptoed closer to whisper in the man’s car, “Relax, it won’t kill her, and definitely won’t harm the little treasure she’s carrying!”

Her voice was soft yet chillingly cold. As she leaned in, a wave of the familiar, crisp scent of gardenias brushed past Remington’s ear.

Remington’s thoughts swayed uncontrollably, and as the woman stepped back, he reached out again and grabbed her wrist.

Underneath his palm, her wrist was delicate, and her skin was warm and smooth, which stirred emotions within him and brought up inappropriate intimate images in his mind.

Even though he had resolved to let her go, his body now craved her presence even more.

he have such a weak defense against her slightest provocation; Remington’s Adam’s apple bobbed, and he lowered his head to

her a few more times, but she can’t drink that sleeping potion, as

giving in.

somewhat surprised that he would allow her to

wasn’t grateful; instead, she felt

aware that Evelina was the one who

what about her baby? Didn’t he

of a baby’s nervous system, Lizetta felt her heart

and stepped

an eye! Not a bit more,

face was stern; he was surprised by

slapped Evelina twice. He had said it was okay for her to slap Evelina a few more times to vent, but Lizetta

man said, “Lizetta, why take it out on an

protect Evelina and blame her,

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eyes suddenly burned red, as if bleeding, and she said

force me

Lizetta’s clear eyes filled with

poised to sever