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.”

cut off

ice, not moving from Mrs. Frost, as he spoke

the Frost family breeds their offspring by laying eggs? Mrs. Frost, no wonder you and your husband have a brood of eighteen.

for his philandering ways, fathering illegitimate children left and right, yet Mrs. Frost herself only had

hit Mrs. Frost like a dagger to the lung. Her face alternated between shades of red

en? What el

opened her mouth but couldn’t utter a word against

bastards, and

and stormed out, humiliated and annoyed. She

gaze then swept over the

but she sure beats raising

child at all. This scandal was supposed to be tightly under wraps, and

did Remington

she could say anything, Remington’s gaze had already moved on

nervous chuckle, and said apologetically, “Mr. Remington, I misspoke, I’m so leave now.”

scurried out

Hilary quickly

parlor was left with

her vision

come back

made her embarrassed, making her wonder how she

Remington’s eyes were cold as he looked at the deeply embarrassed Hanna.