Shattered Illusions: Love, Lies, and Redemption

Chapter 290

Remington was frowning with displeasure. He couldn’t believe that after all the sweet–talking he did, the girl was still upset, yet a few words from Cedric seemed to do the trick.

He felt like his assistant was getting worse nt reading the room, throwing him under the bus at a time like

this

But then, in the next second.

Lizetta’s eyes suddenly flew open, and she looked up at him, even grabbing his hand in return.

Remington was taken aback. “Liz?”

Tears started rolling down her cheeks, and her vision became clearer.

She realized the man standing before her was indeed Remington. He was still in his hospital gown, looking pale and worn out, with ashen lips.

But there he was, alive and kicking, the very same Remington who would hold her and kiss her.

–

In a flash, Lizetta felt a surge of life within her, as a torrent of emotions – fear, worry, joy ripped through her heart.

reaching out and hugging Remington tightly, bursting into

death! Was this some kind of sick joke? Because it wasn’t funny

back, a hint of a smile softening his usually cool features as he

bad, stop crying now. You had me scared

tears were flowing like a river

and okay, Lizetta realized there were

the bodyguards, along with nurses and passersby, they

the foolishness she had just displayed and Remington tenderly comforting her, Lizetta was suddenly overcome with embarrassment. She let go

her wrist, “Feeling a bit

without thinking, and Remington winced,

turned back to see him, his hand clutching his abdomen, his expression one of

acute agony.

shocked and blurted out without a second thought,

ran out of your room? Where’s your ward? Let’s get back

video, Lizetta had seen quite clearly that Remington

Lizetta couldn’t tell the extent of his injuries.

up and walking, she guessed it couldn’t be too

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