Shattered Illusions: Love, Lies, and Redemption

Chapter 326

Remington hadn’t expected to be pushed away by Lizetta, who, it seemed, had taken Hogan’s side in this quiet drama unfolding in the heart of their small town.

As Remington stood there, a chill seemed to envelop him, his gaze fixed on Lizetta, lips pressed into a thin line.

Lizetta, under the intensity of his stare, felt a mix of irritation and sadness, as if someone had sprinkled salt on an open wound, the pain gnawing at her from the inside.

For a moment, she nearly gave in, almost ready to apologize without pride.

But she clenched her fists, holding back.

Seeing her stubbornness, Remington’s eyes gradually cooled, his emotions settling into a quiet resignation as he let out a scoff, “Impressive, really,” he said, before turning and walking away, leaving Lizetta standing alone.

Watching him go, Lizetta felt a sting in her eyes, a wave of emotions welling up inside her.

“Liz, I’m sorry. I should’ve woken you,” Hogan said, his brow furrowed in regret as he watched Remington’s retreating figure.

bent down to pick up Hogan’s jacket from the ground, dusting it off and handing it back to him. “Hogan, I’m sorry. Let me apologize on behalf of my

but notice the subtlety in her words. A smile touched his

Mr. Dashiell didn’t go all out. He was probably just jealous.”

doubted it.

seemed more like a possessive

truly jealous, would he have left her and Hogan

managed a bitter smile, changing the subject. “Hogan, what brings you

doctor isn’t quite familiar with the case history, so I thought I’d help out,” Hogan explained, his

all, he had been her brother’s

your plans to study abroad?” Hogan looked at her, suddenly serious.

love him, and now with Joy, I want to give it another try,” Lizetta confessed, her

how hard it was to give up on someone, especially when it came

nodded. “I wish you both the best, but you

not easy to be the wife of a man like Remington.