Shattered Illusions: Love, Lies, and Redemption

Lizetta shyly pushed against his chest, dodging him, "Someone might see."

Remington slightly lifted his head away, caressing her flushed lips, his voice a low murmur, "The coast's already clear."

Lizetta turned her head, indeed surprised to find that the two clerks had discreetly vanished. But this only made her feel more embarrassed. She shot Remington an annoyed glance. "Can't you mind the setting? You used to be so different!"

Back in the day, he was aloof, barely even willing to kiss her on their wedding day. Now, it seemed like he had turned into a kissing fiend, ready to lean in for a kiss at any moment. Lizetta then remembered the teasing remarks the clerks had made about her.

"Don't like me this way?" His voice, rough and close, whispered as he pecked her lips again, his eyes narrowing slightly as he gazed at her, as if to catch her reaction.

Lizetta, cheeks aflame, shyly wrapped her arms around his neck and returned the kiss, saying, "I do like it, just not used to, you know, in front of others. They were teasing me just now." "How were they teasing you?"

really love me a lot,

looked into Remington's eyes, her heart racing

She never dared to ask, and he had never said it outright, not even a simple "I like

changed a lot, showing care, sharing his thoughts, refusing

wasn't love, there was definitely affection. She hoped to

him how much she loved him, how her love had never wavered over the

in front of them. Their embracing figures were clearly visible. Remington leaned in, his chin grazing the top of Lizetta's head as he

in a pristine white wedding gown, truly stunning. She also saw the undisguised admiration in Remington's eyes. And their posture, so intimately entwined. Yet,

probably just didn't