Shattered Illusions: Love, Lies, and Redemption

Chapter 197

Lizetta let go of the doorknob and swung around, fishing her phone out of her pocket.

“Gotta give granny a ring.”

Just as she’s about to dial, a man’s slender fingers swooped in and snatched the phone right out of her grasp.

Lizetta looked up, locking eyes with Remington’s deep gaze; his lips were pressed together ever so slightly.

“Is hanging with me really that unbearable?”

Lizetta shook her head hastily, chuckling, “Nah, not at all.”

But Remington can tell she’s fibbing. His brows knitted together briefly as he swallowed the frustration building inside him, and he spoke softly.

“Let’s hold off on that call for a bit. Even if you do call her now, granny’s not gonna open the door for us.”

Lizetta figured that he’s probably right and nodded in agreement.

Silence fell over them again.

Remington was still lounging in a loose–fitting bathrobe, leaving Lizetta clueless about where to rest her eyes. She pursed her lips.

“Drink your tea first.

But Remington stood his ground in front of her without budging an inch. Lizetta looked up, feeling puzzled, as a shadow fell over her.

hand brushing over her eyelids.

eyes

reddened corners of her

been crying her heart out just moments ago, so her eyelids were

to quiver. She twisted her head away from his touch and opened her eyes, beaming at him with

not hurting. I’m

that’s a

to his side, his thumb and forefinger rubbing together as

first came to the Dashiell

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on edge, bracing herself against the world, never crying out even when

she relied on him; she would curl up in his

his patience was

head, and sometimes he would scold her with a stern

Can’t you stand up for yourself when you’re wronged? You’re embarrassing me. Next time, cut the brother

him with

heart, making him want to shield her under his wings for life, and keep her hidden away from the

her thoughts growing more complex,

couldn’t pinpoint when, but she began to hide herself from him, and the real talk dwindled; now she wouldn’t even

loss on how to cheer her

pushed down the sour feeling in his heart, gently touching the top of her head,

she’s damp from being in his arms earlier in the

bathroom.

the mood to face Remington, she nodded and agreed, “Alright, just make sure to drink your