Shattered Illusions: Love, Lies, and Redemption

Chapter 255

Lizetta stiffly bowed her head and glanced at Evelina, letting out a snicker.

She was laughing at her own stupidity, for actually being scared that Fiona would really go through with terminating Evelina’s pregnancy. She found it hilarious that Evelina wasn’t spilling the beans even now, and she was getting a kick out of watching her squirm.

Little did she know, the biggest joke was probably on her.

Evelina must’ve tip

rescue.

off Remington ages ago and was just stalling for time, waiting for her knight in shining armor to come to the

Every time Evelina gets a scratch and sheds a couple of tears, Remington is always there to shield her.

“Remi, save me, save our baby. I’m not fighting with Liz over anything, why do you have to harm my baby, what has he done wrong, it hurts so much.”

Evelina, not caring about the wound on her face, clutched her belly, attempting to stand up but collapsed back, curling into a ball.

Remington’s expression changed ever so slightly as he stepped forward and scooped Evelina into his arms, not giving a hoot about the awkward spot he was putting Lizetta in.

as she slammed her

You no–good scoundrel, believe me, I’ll give you a

her

Remington, watch out!”

her hand to shield Remington’s head, but he turned just in time, taking the hit on his

world like a pair of star–crossed lovers, each feeling the other’s pain.

through the roof, gritting her teeth, ready to give them a piece

took a step forward, “Grandma, if you want to take me to task, let

turn and close in suddenly, her cane nearly whacking Remington on

all and didn’t want to kill him,

to take her to the infirmary? I think

was about to step in

here? She’s getting on in years, shouldn’t be overexerting herself,

his tone not

eyes with him, her breath catching in her

Fiona, and that’s why

a cold–hearted, narrow–minded executioner, hell–bent

explain, nor did she find it

she couldn’t