Shattered Illusions: Love, Lies, and Redemption

Chapter 368

His kiss softened in a soothing way.

As footsteps faded, Lizetta felt her strength leave her; she slid down the wall she was leaning against, but the man wrapped his arms around her waist, pulling her close as if trying to merge into her very being. His chin rested on her head as he spoke in a deep voice.

“You don’t have to worry about it. Whatever you saw with Stella, it won’t affect us; just wait…”

Lizetta couldn’t bear to hear he finish any more. With all her might, she pushed the man away, her force so strong that he stumbled back into the nearby wall.

She clenched her teeth and spat out, “I don’t want to hear anymore! I need to get away from you! And please, stop interfering with my decisions. Respect my choice.”

After speaking her mind, Lizetta turned and quickly walked away, though tears betrayed her, falling despite

her best efforts.

“Liz, ouch!”

Remington wanted to follow, but her push had hit his recent wound in the abdomen. Pain shot through. him, causing sweat to break out on his forehead and his handsome face to pale. Clutching his stomach, he found it hard to stand for a moment.

enough for him to follow, he saw Lizetta and Jerome

handsome face turning icy, a mocking

just ahead, thanks Mr. Madden, and I’m

to run into Jerome here. She had been running so

into him.

at her most vulnerable, tears and all, making it hard for her to even lift

head.

rudeness just now. Jerome’s voice was calm and soothing, “It’s okay, but seriously, with

first encounter had been her darting into

couldn’t help but chuckle at the thought of

amusement as Lizetta lifted her head.

to keep me in this pregnant role on stage to line your pockets? You truly

a thumbs–up, her smile

eyebrow but didn’t object, simply nodding, “Looking forward to seeing you perform.”

as she composed herself, grateful for the distraction that eased

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