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.

follow, he saw

stopped dead in his tracks, his handsome face turning icy, a mocking smile touching

thanks Mr. Madden,

had

into him.

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

head.

and for her rudeness just now. Jerome’s voice was calm and soothing, “It’s okay, but seriously, with you being pregnant and all, if you’re not aiming

first encounter had been her darting into traffic. And now

couldn’t help but chuckle at

twinkled with amusement as

Mr. Madden. Are you planning to keep me in this pregnant role on stage to line your pockets? You truly are a

gave Jerome a thumbs–up, her smile brightening

raised an eyebrow but didn’t object, simply nodding,

faded as she composed

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