Shattered Illusions: Love, Lies, and Redemption

Chapter 353

Lizetta’s voice through the phone was laced with a chill that was palpable even across the digital divide.

Remington paused, slightly taken aback. “You’ve got it all wrong. I just wanted to clarify things”

Lizetta wasn’t surprised that Hanna had gone running to Remington, probably exaggerating the story for effect.

She didn’t bother explaining hersell.

Her voice was cool, detached. “No need to ask me. Whatever your mom says goes.”

Remington’s brows knitted together. Lizetta, don’t be like this.”

A stifled laugh escaped Lizetta. “You’re mistaken. A woman throws a fit because she wants to be coddled. Is throwing a fit with you ever productive? Besides, only those who fear losing each other fuss and fight.”

If she was ready to walk away, there’d be no tantrums.

Just a heart gone cold.

Lizetta was about to end the call when another woman’s voice came through.

“Remington, did you skip breakfast to come to the hospital? I asked the housekeeper to pack something up for you from the hospital cafeteria. It’s not much, but it should tide you over”

Lizetta recognized the voice, even over the phone.

Truth be told, it was a pleasant, unpretentious voice.

It was Stella.

early, eager to see his childhood

due to overtime at the office after all.

didn’t hesitate to end the call,

hospital

phone still in hand, furrowed

behind Lizetta’s words, but he sensed something was off about her demeanor towards him.

turned, signaling the woman behind him to keep quiet,

you mean by Tosing each

line had

his suspicion that Lizetta was indeed upset with him.

calling back, only to be sent straight to

back on Hanna’s words about Lizetta storming out of the family home in a huff, he reached out

out where my wife

hanging up, he

realize you were on a call. I hope I didn’t

softened, “It was my

understanding, Suddenly, Remington asked, “Do pregnant women often

woman looked

such a question from him

got really

then laughed