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.

out and hugging Remington tightly, bursting

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

a hint of a smile softening his usually cool features as he spoke

bad, stop crying now. You had me scared

tears were flowing like a river

was real and okay, Lizetta realized there were

with nurses and passersby, they were all watching this scene.

her, Lizetta was suddenly overcome with embarrassment. She let go

grabbed her wrist, “Feeling a bit

hand free without thinking, and Remington winced, sucking in a breath

him, his hand clutching his abdomen, his expression one of

acute agony.

shocked and blurted out without a

of your room? Where’s your ward?

Remington had indeed been stabbed by Iris, bleeding a lot.

baggy hospital gown, Lizetta couldn’t tell the extent of his injuries.

guessed it couldn’t be too serious,

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