Shattered Illusions: Love, Lies, and Redemption

Chapter 172

His exposed neck and collarbones were tinged with a faint blush, possibly from the alcohol or desire, as his Adam’s apple bobbed.

It was somewhat mesmerizing.

But such allure no longer stirred Lizetta’s heart; her face was icy cold.

“Remington, if you’re in heat, go find your darling! She’s the one who got slapped and needs your care and comfort right now!”

She shoved him towards the door!

She was getting pretty darn good at handling situations like this.

Remington felt a chill in his heart, but the heat and restlessness in his body didn’t dissipate one bit.

He leaned into her, deliberately making a move, while his handsome face took on a dangerous and wicked look that wasn’t usually there, thanks to his damp hair.

“Feeling it? Right now, you’re the only one I’m interested in. Let’s call it a breakup shag, shall we? We haven’t tried other positions and roles yet, and with the night being so long, let’s take our time to explore, so we don’t end up regretting it after the divorce.”

Lizetta couldn’t believe such words were coming from the usually abstinent and cool Remington.

Who would regret it? Who wants a breakup shag with him!

She was on the verge of a breakdown when the elevator dinged to

a stop.

clung

another look, Remington bent down to scoop

let go, but the man simply stepped

resist his

carried out of the

a man was walking towards them.

cried for help, “Save me! Help me, I’m being kidnapped!”

this lady doesn’t seem

you see my wife

was flushed red, but she hadn’t drunk anything; she was just bullied

elevator.

lying, I’m not his wife,

man, seeing her urgency, bravely stood in front of him,

chuckled and set Lizetta

but Remington grabbed the back of her neck, trapping her in his

wriggled like a chick unable

out his phone, tapped a couple of times, and shoved it in front

1/2

For yourself?

stared at the wedding photo on the screen, then

ald with displeasure,

the point of not recognizing your

head and, before leaving, even offered Remington some sympathetic advice, “Buddy, you need to keep