Shattered Illusions: Love, Lies, and Redemption

Chapter 509

Liz gazed up at the man before her, torn between the sincerity gleaming in his eyes and the impeccably timed essence of his presence tonight. At her most vulnerable and terrified moment, his embrace had somehow managed to stir something uncontrollable within her heart.

Yet, she knew all too well that this was nothing but a sweet snare laid out for her.

Biting the tip of her tongue, she forced herself to stay alert, gently pulling away from his grasp as she shook her head.

"Expecting me to entrust Daisy and myself to your care? I'm afraid that might just be signing our death warrants."

Her eyes, cold and questioning, bore into him with a hint of sarcasm.

Remington's heart sank, his handsome features paling. "Liz, you cut right to the heart."

Liz stood defiantly, locking eyes with him.

"Because I'm speaking nothing but the truth. The people who showed up tonight, you're telling me you have no idea who sent them? I've fled miles to escape, nearly losing my life in the process. Do you really think I'd willingly walk into a trap?"

And the only reason

icy as his jaw

nerve, leaving Liz feeling even

"I'm so tired,

eyes reddening as

I won't hesitate or show mercy, let alone cover

silence wasn't out of doubt but disbelief that she

of emotion at his words but remained silent, unsure if she could still

into a dead silence until the sound of

the others have been dealt with.

casualties, Liz's face, which had just regained some color, turned pale again. She sat up abruptly, her voice

"What about Dora?"

life-threatening. She's been taken to the

eyes moistening as she

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