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.

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 husband,” she said, the distance in her voice marking the

notice the subtlety in her words. A smile touched his lips, despite the sadness in

that fragile. A punch is nothing, especially since Mr. Dashiell didn’t go all out.

Lizetta doubted

it seemed more like a

would he have left her and

bitter smile, changing the subject. “Hogan, what brings you here?”

former patient. The new doctor isn’t quite familiar with the case history, so I thought

knew Hogan was a responsible doctor; after all, he

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

to give it another try,” Lizetta confessed, her love

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

the bitterness in his heart, Hogan nodded. “I wish you both the best, but you

easy to be the wife