Shattered Illusions: Love, Lies, and Redemption

She abruptly averted her gaze, refusing to look at the man again.

Afterwards, he tried to strike up a conversation, but Lizetta was listless and unresponsive.

On the flight back, Remington seemed to realize he was unwelcome, as he didn't even stay in the same cabin as Lizetta.

Lizetta was secretly pleased, but halfway through the flight, Ray came to wake her up.

"Ma'am, could you please check on Mr. Remington Dashiell? He's been running a high fever, and now he's delirious."

Lizetta, groggy from sleep, took a moment to fully wake up.

"He's got a fever?"

"Yes, he's been feverish since before boarding. It seems an untreated wound, compounded by your absence, has prevented him from resting properly. He's been suffering from insomnia, which has severely depleted his strength and weakened his immune system..."

When Ray saw Lizetta remaining seated, he urged her again.

"Ma'am, won't you please see him? Even if you and Mr. Remington Dashiell are divorced, he's still your child's father. If not for the sake of old times, then think of his mother. If something serious happens because of the fever, she won't be able to bear it."

Lizetta clenched the armrest tightly.

him medication. Don't you have a doctor on board? The crew should be more experienced at handling this than

already taken fever reducers, but they're not working. He's been calling out for you. Fever can be affected

was persuaded. She stood up and followed Ray to the rear cabin, where

there, his brow furrowed,

touch his forehead. The heat shocked her, and she frowned, about to pull away when he suddenly grasped

eyes previously shut, now opened them and

him and getting wrapped tightly in

"Remington..."

do care

cut short by his

buried his face in the crook of her neck,

from his breath made Lizetta shiver, her heart seemingly

feverish. Get a

pushed against him,

instead seeming

find

comfort in her presence,

face against her

held her hand, guiding it to his cheek, and let out a