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

return wasn’t due to overtime at the office

Lizetta didn’t hesitate to end the

hospital corridor.

hand, furrowed his brows.

he sensed something was off about her demeanor

turned, signaling the woman behind him to keep quiet,

do you mean by

line had already gone

concem deepened, confirming his suspicion that Lizetta was indeed upset with him.

calling back, only to be sent straight

family home in a huff, he reached out to Cedric with a task.

my wife went.”

hanging up, he finally

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

voice softened, “It was my wife.”

woman nodded, understanding, Suddenly, Remington asked, “Do pregnant women often get

woman looked

hadn’t expected such a

morning, my wife was fine. But during our call, she got really angry, and now

paused, then laughed unexpectedly