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.

Remington had a knack for getting under her skin in seconds. "What gives you the right to

Remington shifted it

keep flirting over

you

phone call, in his eyes, was flirting?

in sibling affection make it okay to blur

swung at

Back in Luminesia, you were living under the same roof. Are you

not in a position to ask me this. Let

coldly retorted, "I'll never let

mean?" Lizetta frowned, a

into a mocking smile, stressing each word, "If you want custody, then promise you won't date or

written all

"You're despicable!"

promised, I won't let Daisyy call any woman other than you, mom. How about I make it official in the divorce agreement? I, Remington, will not remarry, and Daisyy

to get Daisyy's custody, she had to agree not to date

face turned pale with anger, knowing this

vow never to remarry for Daisyy's sake, but you hesitate. Seems I love Daisyy more. Maybe it's better if

snapped, "Fine, I

saying, "Good. Daisyy," your dad