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 a knack for getting under her skin in seconds. "What gives you the right to hang up my

phone, but Remington

flirting over the phone with

you say?!

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

sibling affection make it okay to

swung at

were living under the same roof. Are you

"Remington, you're not in a position to ask

never let another man be

Lizetta frowned, a sense of

word, "If you want custody, then promise you won't

written

"You're despicable!"

you, mom. How about I make

she had to agree not to

anger, knowing this

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

snapped, "Fine,

phone, saying, "Good. Daisyy," your dad just made sure your mom