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.

day dancing at the troupe, she planned to shower in the evening. However, after being rushed to the hospital

leaned in, deeply inhaling

her head away

slightly flushed ears, Remington felt his

smirk and 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 about keeping up appearances in

was speechless. Her dance videos on Twitter, though faceless, had indeed

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

turned her head away, muttering, "Not

Remington didn't get mad; instead, he let out a cold chuckle, "Dream on

In twenty-three days, we can officially part

But let me tell you straight, even when that day comes, I won't be there. Give up on the idea of divorce," Remington said, then ruffled Lizetta's hair, adding, "You don't stink;

from not wanting

had everything

never found him so infuriating. After staying barely at