Shattered Illusions: Love, Lies, and Redemption

Remington clearly had enough of her sarcastic comments. Without another word, he scooped her up, intending to tuck her into bed.

Instinctively, Lizetta wrapped her arms around his neck, whispering, "I really need a shower."

"No, you can't do that. The doc said you can't shower today," Remington firmly denied. "You're not a doctor."

"I asked the doctor!" he asserted with conviction, clearly having done his homework.

Lizetta felt a twinge in her heart.

She had thought Remington was like Hanna, only caring about whether Joy could save Joseph's life; and she thought that's why he chased her down. Maybe she had him all wrong.

After all, he didn't push Hanna to get tested and even took the time to ask the doctor about these precautions. It all told that he did care about the baby.

"I just want to wipe down a bit. I feel like I'm starting to stink," Lizetta muttered softly.

troupe, she planned to shower in the evening. However, after being rushed to the hospital and sweating out

Remington leaned in,

head away in

flushed ears, Remington

a raised eyebrow, he teased, "What's the rush? It's not like you're in front of your fans. Or do you still care

Her dance videos on Twitter, though faceless, had indeed attracted a male following. She didn't realize Remington

on the bed, patting her head, and added, "Can't you relax around your

head away, muttering, "Not for much

instead, he let out a cold chuckle, "Dream on

we've already filed for it. In twenty-three

it all figured out, huh? But let me tell you straight, even when that day comes, I won't be there. Give up on the idea of

from not

had everything under

found him so infuriating. After staying barely at peace for a moment,