Shattered Illusions: Love, Lies, and Redemption

"Liz..." Remington couldn't help but speak up, feeling the need to offer a sincere apology.

But just then, Lizetta's phone rang, cutting him off.

Without acknowledging Remington's call, she swiftly pulled out her phone, her lips curving into a smile as she answered.

"Yeah, I'm in Zion City now, just left the airport. I'm fine, don't worry about me."

Remington thought it was Yolanda on the line, but Lizetta's next words caught him off guard.

"Dora's in the hospital. I got in touch with her as soon as I landed. Thankfully, her injuries aren't serious, or I'd never forgive myself..."

Remington's expression turned icy, his hand tightening by his side.

It had to be Jerome Madden on the line!

"Really? So, I'll get to see Dora again? Can't wait. I'll play host, make sure she's treated right."

"Alright, I got it. If I need help, I'll definitely reach out to you..."

As Lizetta chatted away, smiling, her phone was suddenly snatched from her hand.

Frowning, she turned to see Remington disconnecting her call.

had considered herself quite the emotionally stable pregnant woman these past months, but Remington had a knack for getting under her skin in seconds. "What gives you the

phone, but Remington shifted it to

you keep flirting over the

you

A normal phone call, in his eyes, was flirting?

sibling affection make it okay to

swung at

you planning to be with him after the divorce? Do you

you're not in a position to ask me this. Let

coldly retorted, "I'll never let

do you mean?" Lizetta frowned, a sense

stressing each word, "If you want custody,

was livid, disbelief written

"You're despicable!"

like I promised, I won't let Daisyy call any woman other than you, mom. How about I make it

had to agree not to date or

turned pale with anger, knowing this man wouldn't let her off

but you hesitate. Seems I love Daisyy

"Fine,

saying, "Good. Daisyy," your dad just made sure your mom loves you very, very