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.

wonder Remington had rushed out so early,

wasn’t due to overtime at the office after

Lizetta didn’t hesitate to end

hospital

phone still in hand, furrowed

meaning behind Lizetta’s words, but he sensed

signaling the woman behind him to keep quiet, and pressed

you mean by

the line had already gone

his suspicion that Lizetta

only to be sent straight to voicemail.

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

where my wife went.”

he finally turned around,

you were on a call. I hope I didn’t interrupt the woman apologized.

voice softened, “It was my wife.”

understanding, Suddenly, Remington asked, “Do pregnant

The woman

expected such a question

call, she got really angry, and now she’s

paused, then laughed unexpectedly