Shattered Illusions: Love, Lies, and Redemption

Chapter 291

“Jov?”

Remington was momentarily stunned, but a slight smile began to play at the corners of his lips.

Previously, she was so resistant to telling him about the pregnancy even under pressure.

He knew it was because she had never let go of the Idea of divorcing him and walking away.

Now that she had finally spilled the beans, could it mean that her thoughts had shifted?

Lizetta nodded, taking Remington’s hand and placing it on her belly, looking up at him with a mix of trepidation and nervousness.

“Remi, Joy is the nickname I’ve given our baby; I’ve been pregnant for over three months now.”

Lizetta held her breath as she had just blurted out the news in an emotional whirlwind.

She realized that no matter what, Remington was Joy’s father, and he had the right to know.

If something happened to him and he didn’t even know about the baby, it would be an irreparable regret, both for him and for her and Joy.

But the memory of Remington’s cold response to her previous pregnancy and his indifferent “Get rid of it” weighed heavily on Lizetta’s heart.

was terrified that Remington’s reaction to the news would not be

waited in vain for the burst of happiness she hoped

so calm,

not the reaction of a dad–to–be excited about the arrival

he wasn’t looking forward to Joy’s

the baby’s existence was just a take–it–or–leave–it detail, nothing more.

were just her getting carried away,

go of his hand and stood up, ready

step, Remington reached out and wrapped his arms around her waist.

secrets from me? Lizetta, even if I were dead, don’t you ever dream of letting another man be

Lizetta’s

froze, then slowly grasped the meaning

surprise, “You knew?

the bed, his lips curving

Lizetta, you sure went to great lengths to keep

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gaze, Lizetta’s palms began to swent with quilt.

how Remington had chased her back from the airport, persistently asking if

to tell him.