Shattered Illusions: Love, Lies, and Redemption

Chapter 362

Lizetta was steadied by Yolanda’s hand, her expression serene at last.

She had made up her mind to join the dance troupe, and she had to clear the air with Remington, she couldn’t let him hassle the entire troupe over this.

Trying to keep her voice calm, she said, “I know my own body. Before I got pregnant, I was dancing for over ten hours a day. I’m in great shape.

Even after getting pregnant, I kept working and dancing in the water. Look, I got through the early stages just fine, and now I’m in the second trimester, everything’s even more stable. There’s no way there’ll be a problem.

I’m Joy’s mom. No one loves Joy more than I do. I know my limits.”

Remington looked at her determined face, yet his eyes betrayed his restlessness; he was unable to find peace.

Hesterly, “No way! After the baby is bom, do what you want. But now you’re coming back with me!”

He reached out for her, but Lizetta was not to be swayed, her patience wearing thin. She retorted coldly, “Remington, you have no right to control mel Joining the dance troupe is my choice, my freedom. You can’t interfere!”

every right to interfere!” Remington said, his voice

at him with a

back in town, and it was clear he’d rather spend every moment with her. Why cling

with me, don’t make

her head, “Don’t forget; we’ve already signed the divorce papers. You have no say over me

his face turning sour in an instant.

“You’re backing out?”

getting hurt as part of your scheme, I wouldn’t have given you a second chancel

quit playing battered–body trick

to know that his injury was a deliberate act on

ploy. You were set on leaving the country, and I just wanted to tug at your heartstrings to make you

spread a dull ache across her heart. Standing in front of the ICU, thinking he might die, crying her eyes out she

pleasure in playing her for a fool? Her sincerity meant so little to

raised her voice, cutting him off, and then turned to Yolanda.