Shattered Illusions: Love, Lies, and Redemption

Chapter 246

“Pfft, my cooking? Is that really all there is to 117 Remington said icily.

He never expected that the answer that formented him and kept him from a peaceful sleep would turn out to be just this.

In the end, it was all just his own wishful thinking.

Lizetta felt awful inside. She had no clue what he was trying to achieve by pressing her for answers.

Was she supposed to tell him that her emotional breakdown and tears were because she loved him, because she was too attached to

bim?

She didn’t want to be the butt of his jokes once again.

They were on the brink of divorce, what was the point of talking about love now?

It would only make her look more embarrassed, more pitiful and laughable.

“Yeah!” Lizetta frowned, clearly showing her impatience.

Remington’s handsome face turned frosty. He wanted to say something more, but the sound of hurried and disordered footsteps echoed down the hallway

It was Hanna and Nathan, rushing over with two servants in tow.

that the servants realized Joseph wasn’t at home, causing the household to

phone rang with a

frantic with worry, stormed over and glared at Lizetta as if she were an enemy

don’t you know Joseph can’t handle it? You made him go out in

showing much reaction, her head bowed

said, Hanna would blame

all, Joseph had indeed sneaked out because of her, and she felt troubled about the little guy’s state. But Remington slightly furrowed his brows, shifting his stance

have any idea why

should I know! It must be

cut off mid–sentence by Remington, “He ran out after overhearing you and Hilary talking about Liz and my divorce. It has nothing to do

saying it’s all

was livid, and Nathan spoke up with a stern

the use in pointing fingers now? Everyone just quiet

turned to Remington with a harsh tone, “And you, watch how you speak to your mother!”

Lizetta didn’t want to stay any

air,”

the elevator. Remington turned to follow but was stopped by Nathan asking

time Remington looked back, Lizetta’s figure was nowhere to be seen.

on a bench, her hand resting on

sure if the baby inside could help in treating Joseph

time to give birth abroad, she’d have