Shattered Illusions: Love, Lies, and Redemption

Chapter 237

“Mr. Remington is finally back on the market, isn’t it, Mrs. Dashiell? My folks have a daughter who’s about to graduate from an hy League school and retum home. Maybe she could join you for a cup of coffee.”

“Let’s not rush into anything”

Hanna’s voice chimed in casually, while Remington’s face was as unreadable as still water. He strode towards the drawing room.

“How can we not be in a hurry? Mr. Remington is pushing thirty, and your former daughter–in–law hasn’t given you any grandkids in two years. Ouchr

In the parlor, three ladies were arranging flowers with Hanna. Mrs Frost was the one speaking.

She hadn’t finished her sentence when she inadvertently looked up and saw Remington at the door.

The man wore a black mask, his expression hidden, which only made him look more stem and intimidating.

Mrs. Frost got such a scare, she pricked her finger on a rose thom, drawing blood.

She tumed pale and gave an awkward smile.

“Mr. Remington.”

Hanna turned her head, equally surprised to see Remington. She quickly put down the hydrangea she was holding, stood up, and greeted him with a smile.

“Remington, what brings you back? Mom was just chatting with friends about your marriage. They’re all very concerned about you.”

was cut off mid–sentence

sharp as ice, not moving

no wonder you and your husband have a brood of eighteen. I just wonder how many of those eggs you actually laid yourself.”

illegitimate children left and right,

like a dagger to the lung. Her face alternated between shades of red and white.

en? What el

her mouth but couldn’t utter a word against

have thirteen bastards, and now eighteen?

that thought, Mrs. Frost grabbed her purse and stormed out, humiliated and

then swept over the other

snuff, but she

at all. This scandal was supposed

did Remington

say anything, Remington’s gaze had already moved on

chuckle, and said apologetically, “Mr. Remington, I misspoke,

grabbed her bag and scurried

this, Hilary quickly followed suit.

parlor was left with only Hanna, her face a mask of rigid

her chest, her vision

my guests! Remington, did you come back

made her embarrassed, making her wonder how she would face the social

he looked at the deeply