Chapter 200

“I’m gonna give granny a ring. Got work to do this arvo, bet you do too, right.”

She hightailed it to the door, where her phone had been left on a low cabinet by the entrance, courtesy of Remington.

She didn’t dare look back at Remington, as she felt all kinds of emotions mixed up; part of her hoped that he’d grab her and spill some sweet nothings to make her stay.

But fear had the upper hand–she was scared that if he did try to hold her back, she wouldn’t have the heart to walk away

Turns out she’d overestimated her place in his heart, though. She made the call, and Remington didn’t peep another word.

Guess his earlier chit–chat was just him blowing smoke.

After Lizetta hung up, Tina was summoned by Fiona to get the door.

“The old lady’s waiting downstairs,” Tina said.

So Lizetta and Remington went down together, and Fiona gave them the once–over as soon as she laid eyes on them.

The old lady’s heart skipped a beat.

This doesn’t look like a pair who’ve kissed and made up, does it?

told you to sweet–talk your wife. Did you?

brows knitted in anger as she waved Lizetta over.

Fiona’s

I’ve forgiven him. Now I know Remi didn’t mean to not save me that day,

two good now?”

look at

up but were too

at Remington, who had a frosty look as he settled into an

need to worry about us. Even if we split,

daughter,” Lizetta felt like her heart was being yanked hard.

and she almost

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a divorce, longing to return to being the younger

got her wish, she should be over the moon, but

she managed a smile

you split up? I won’t have it! Over

to calm the storm, coaxing, “Granny, it’s something Remi and I have agreed on. We both think it’s for the best, and we hope you’ll respect our

eager and hopeful smile, a flicker of scorn crossed his eyes. His knuckles whitened on the armrest from his grip.

Liz is young, she’s impulsive, and what about you? Are you just playing around, trying to give me a heart attack?”

furious, glaring at Remington, who glanced at Lizetta again..

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