Shattered Illusions: Love, Lies, and Redemption

Chapter 361

However, Remington’s striking features suddenly tumed icy cold.

A dark aura enveloped him in an instant. His lips parted slightly, his voice cold and reprimanding, “Lizetta, who taught you to touch other people’s stuff without permission?”

Lizetta had braced herself for panic and excuses from his side. But anger and blame? That, she hadn’t expected. Of course, he didn’t care about her.

He had brought her back solely because the baby she carried was his own flesh and blood, and more importantly, because there was a high chance the baby could save Joseph

The one he truly cared about was Stella, Exposed by her, he wasn’t quilt–ridden, but embarrassed and furious. Even in his eyes, she was unworthy of touching those items,

A cold breeze swept past, rustling few fallen leaves, brushing past their feet.

Lizetta’s face turned ashen, a bone–chilling cold engulfing her. In that moment, her already dying heart seemned to scatter with the wind, leaving not a trace of warmth behind.

“I’m sorry, I overstepped. Who am I to touch Mr. Dashiell’s cherished possessions? Sorry, can I leave now?”

moment, Lizetta’s voice came out hoarse. In just a few words, it seemed she had used up all

leave, but Remington grasped her wrist

not what I meant. Lizetta, can’t we have a proper

his grip. She swung her arm violently, her eyes blazing as she looked

go of me!” Her voice echoed across the

her wrist as if she didn’t care if he twisted it. Remington’s heart sank, and he

heaving, barely holding back the tears welling up in her eyes. Remington stiffened, his gaze dark and focused on her, his Adam’s apple bobbing slightly, lips

hurried out from the theater.

started the day before, though she was only a supporting role with not many scenes. Today she didn’t have to go to the set, yet she hadn’t expected to be called by Cassius so suddenly, who insisted she return to be stand–in of

to the set, suggesting Cassius play the scene with the lead actress. However that damn jerk threatened to kick her out of the set if

finally calming Cassius down over the phone, she went back to the concert hall, learning that Lizetta had been taken by Remington. Yolanda rushed

for heaven’s sake. A mother’s distress can

affect the

Remington in accusation. The latter’s brows knitted together, a chill emanating from him. Seeing Lizetta’s pale face, he suppressed his anger, saying gruffly,