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.

so early,

night’s late return wasn’t due to overtime at the office

a self–deprecating smile, Lizetta didn’t hesitate to end the call,

the hospital corridor.

in hand, furrowed his brows.

couldn’t quite grasp the meaning behind Lizetta’s words, but he sensed something was off about her demeanor towards him.

signaling the woman behind him to keep quiet,

do you mean by

line had already gone dead.

that

tried calling back, only to be

out of the family home in a huff, he reached out to Cedric with a

out where my wife

hanging up, he finally turned around,

didn’t realize you were on a call.

voice softened, “It was my

Suddenly, Remington asked,

woman looked surprised.

expected such

call, she got really angry,

then laughed unexpectedly